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hey..I'm new to this site, and so far what I've seen is alot of support and advice..so umm I have a question if anyone can relate or has any input I would greatly appreciate it...I've experienced most of the typical things you hear about when someone describes the symptoms of MS..this on the other hand I haven't really heard anything similar..Umm, I've been experiencing extreme pain in my back for about a month and half-that part I've heard of, but my neuro set me up for an MRI .. I haven't received the results yet, I actually go on the 21st..anyway, pain is something I'm used to because I have been dealing with another undiagnosed medical problem for 7+ yrs., then with the MS dx on top - I know a little something about uncertainty..I apologize for rambling - the cognitive end of things haven't been quite up to par lately..ok, maybe to get back on track now, within the last couple of weeks, the pain has gotten so much worse..and I noticed this bump about golfball size in my lower back to the left of my spine..well needless to say it flipped me out..it moves when I touch it and hurts something fierce..it started with just the one, but now I have 3 or 4-the others aren't quite as large..my friend felt the bump and it scared her too..she says it's not really noticeable looking at it ..it feels kinda deep..umm, so I'm just trying to do my own research until I get the results..the bumps actually didn't form until after the MRI, so I'm not sure if it will show anything..but yeah, my apologies again for the unorganized ways my thoughts seem to be coming out..if you can understand this, lol..and can relate I'd appreciate your input..ok, thanks so much for taking the time to read this..wish you all the best, take care!
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I have severe back pain at times. I don't think I've ever heard anyone having knots from MS? But I am not sure, I guess this must be very scary with another problem so old undx?

I know their are a lot of nice people on here with good advice. I hope that they can help you soon, I am in pain right now. It sure makes it hard to sleep/
good luck to you
bonster
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I also have severe back pain.
Some of it is due to my bladder problems causing backup in my kidneys. Other times it is just agonizing MS pain. Either way it isn't fun. I wish you luck, I will keep you in my thoughts.
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i have really bad back pain as well, but no bump.
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that sounds like somethings wrong with your spine, like maybe you have a slipped disk or something. My hubbie has a slipped disk, and he has a bump on his back right where it is. It's kind freaky. You can feel it but sometimes you can't see it.
And it hurts him very often!

Check with your doc to see if that is what it is.
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i've had back pain for over 7 years but no bumps i think you should go to your primary care about this
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I would have to agree Sniddle, try to get in and let the doc feel the bumps for himself.....
dont let them go away before you give the doc a chance to see exactly what your talking about.
good luck to you.
april
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My husband has a little round lump on his back! He hasn't said anything about it hurting him. Or maybe I don't remember if he said something. I can't think straight anymore!
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Yes my husband has a lump on his back but it causes him no pain and the dr. checked it and said it is a fatty tissue lump and nothing serious. (He does not have MS I do) I have terrible back pain, from my neck down and I get lumps in my arms, legs, tush, but of course I can't reach my back to feel if I have lumps there. Although I do have a very small lump just above my kidney area that is very painful (ok I just noticed this...yikes! and it hurts pretty bad too, however it is very small) With all the other things I have going on with MS, these lumps have not seemed important as they cause no pain. You could possibly have a "knot" caused by a muscle spasm. These I have had and a massage will (tho' painful) help to relieve the pain and relax the muscle. (My son is a massage therapist...ahhhh!) With that said, see your dr. and if it is nothing more than a muscle spasm, sit in a chair with a solid back, place a tennis ball behind your back and let it gradually slip down your back, but not on your spine...ow that would really hurt, Moving very slowly in a side to side motion. You will be surprised what "spots" you find that will hurt but the tennis ball breaks up or releases these spots (trigger points). It works like someone massaging your back in just certain areas. This has helped me tremendously on back pain. It takes some practice learning how to move the ball without your hand but man it does feel good! I keep a tennis ball in my purse wherever I go. I wish you the best.
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thank you all for responding..I have an appt. with my nuero on the 21st, but I am thinking about going to my primary healthcare doc (like mentioned) if I can get an appt. soon..but I want to thank you all for taking the time to help and for the kind words..I will definetly keep this all in mind when I go to the dr...thanks again..best of wishes to you and yours, take care
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