they did not give me a mri and when the doctor went to lift my leg it didnot bother my back but the pain hurts so bad in my lower back and buttocks
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sciatica is serious business, it can change your life. Your sciatic nerve is the main trunk of your spine.. quite litteraly  the core of your central nervous system.. Sciatica can drop you to your knees and there isn't much they can to.. Thanks to prescription junkies its hard to get pain killers. A good chiropractor helps but the best thing you could do is find a QXCI operator in your area, they can help with pain.I make a living in bioresonance and at one time I was a skeptic. One treatment on a QXCI and I was pain free for a month. I was so impressed that I bought one and went into the business to help others. PM me with your local info (city/state) and I'll find some one near you.
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Do you know what the cause of your back pain is? Sometimes if you lift something heavy improperly, it will hurt a few days later (not at the time of the incident). Or sometimes it is related to women's periods. It could also be your chest that is sore, but you feel it in your back. Find out the cause and then you can work on ways to make it feel better. Heating pads are nice if the muscle is spasming or tight. Ice pads are good for new injuries, but only for the first 24 hrs. And of course massages are great. If you have the money invest in a few massage sessions (assuming that the damage done to your back is minor). Massages are cheap too, only about 50 dollars for an hour. And it's worth it when you walk away feeling great! Of course Motrin will help with the swelling. But if you can't get the pain under control, see a physician for an examination, some X-Rays and some better pain medication such as Vicodin. Good luck!
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Go to an orthopedist, not a chiropractor.  See a medical doctor who can take x-rays of the area of the pain.  A chiropractor may or may not take x-rays and may, instead, choose to 'correct' your back which could make the situation far worse.\n\nOnly an orthopedist will be able to determine exactly what the problem is.\n\nAlso, if the masseuse did damage to your back, you may have a legal case against them (depending on waivers you may have signed).  But, get your back looked at first.
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I think you should get medical advice as soon as possible,  sudden worsening of any pain should be checked out.  If this was an expected effect of the scan, I'm sure you would have been told at the time.
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its called chronic back pain, and no, im not being sarcastic, i have it too.\nthey give me pain pills too but they dont work. have you tried heating pads? i bought a heated blanket last year and that thing works wonders.\nhave you gone to a Physiatrist before? and no, im not making that word up. its an actual doctor whos specialty is chronic back pain. where do you live? if you live in boston i can recomend a good doctor!
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My back was hurting so bad it was hard for me to stand for long periods or sit,it was like a burning pain right in my lower back,I went to the chiropractor and he said the reason I was having so much pain is because my pelvic had shifted (I never heard of that before),but now since I've been going it has eased up some. I have had back problems for years also,but more so since I've had my kids. Go to the chiropractor and find out for sure though!!!
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When i first hurt my lower back, the idiot military doctors thought it was just a strain, but when i actually had a MRI done, it was reveal that i had one herniate disc and another disc that was protuded.  So i would seek medical attention, even if nothing ever comes up it.
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The causes of low back pain can be very complex, and there are many structures in the low back that can cause pain. The following parts of spinal anatomy can cause pain:\n\nThe large nerve roots in the low back that go to the legs and arms may be irritated \n\nThe smaller nerves that innervate the spine in the low back may be irritated \n\nThe large paired lower back muscles (erector spinae) may be strained \n\nThe bones, ligaments or joints may be injured \n\nThe intervertebral disc may be injured \n\nIt is important to note that many types of low back pain have no known anatomical cause, but the pain is still real and needs to be treated. However, usually low back pain can be linked to a general cause (such as muscle strain) or a specific and diagnosable condition (such as degenerative disc disease or a lumbar herniated disc).\n\nThis article provides a review of the most common types of low back pain and related symptoms. The vast majority of lower back pain conditions will get better with time and can be addressed with conservative treatments, such as osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, pain medications, etc. However, it is important to note that there are a few symptoms that indicate the need for emergency surgery.\n\nTypes of lower back pain that indicate a surgical emergency\n\nThere are a few symptoms that are possible indications of a serious medical condition requiring surgery, and patients with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. These symptoms include:\n\nSudden bowel and/or bladder incontinence (cauda equina syndrome) \n\nProgressive weakness in the legs (cauda equina syndrome) \n\nSevere, continuous abdominal and low back pain (see abdominal aortic aneurysm) \n\nPeople with fever and chills, history of cancer with recent weight loss, or who have just suffered a severe trauma should also seek immediate medical attention. \nLower back pain is one of the most common conditions in the US
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If you have not injured yourself with a fall or a lift, then you need to go to an emergency room.  There are many internal things that can cause intense back pain like you describe.  Gall bladder for one, but because there are tests that need to be done to determine which you have, you MUST get to an emergency room.  Many of the problems can be quite dangerous if you are alone.\nGo now, if you live close. If you feel your pain will prevent you from safely driving, call 911,or have a friend or relative drive you.
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You really need to be evaluated by your healthcare professional. If you don't have one, you may want to try an orthopedist. Temporary back pain is one thing but when it's affecting your way of life or increasing, there's some issues there!
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Did you get one of those back pain anesthetics? Those could be the cause.\n\nBut a pinched nerve in the back would be a different explanation. I would go see a doc, get referred to a specialist. Then they can give you an xray and MRI to determine if there is anything wrong. They will give you pain medication and probably refer you to a physical therapist. They will show you how to probably sit up, do exercises to strengthen that area of the back, etc.
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Depends on...\n\n1)   What is aching? \nIs it the bone in the front of your leg hurting?\nAre your calves (the muscles at the back) hurting?\netc.\n\n2)   and What kind of "pain" is it?\nIs it sharp constant pain or a sharp pain when you do something?\nIs it a dull constant pain?\nDo you get it when you stand or walk or run or is it on all the time?\n\n\nWithout specifics, as requested above, understanding or speculating the possible cause of the pain would be a wild guess.\nIt could be pretty much anything - from a damaged ligament, bone and muscle tear from something you did to just a muscle catch or potassium deficiency solvable buy resting and eating foods with more potassium (e.g. bananas).\n\nI would recommend you try and post more specifics or do some research on www.webmd.com or see a General Physician who can provide you more input based on specifics that you give him
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Sounds like you may have injured the sciatic nerve that runs from your buttocks to your heal.  Only rest and cortisone shots will help
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have it checked out and have some x-rays sometimes it will not show but if the bones are worn as you are getting old they will hurt but you might have pinched nerve and bad disks. try going to see a physical thearaphist as well and get back exersises to streghten your back sometimes it is weak muscles that weaken  the natural control of the joints allowing them to press on nerves. back pain is no joke have it checked out and don't stop til you get answers. also look at the matteress you are using. you might need to improve on your sleeping situation. that is also a big factor
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Go to your doctor and get some xrays. It could be lots of things...arthritis, loss of cartalidge, any number of other problems.  \n\nI have had chronic pain in my hips for years the last few years it has gotten really bad and now I have to use a wheelchair or if I am having a good day a walker.  Am scheduled for hip replacement in Jan. it is supposed to relieve the pain.  I wish I had done it several years ago when the Doc first suggested it as now I have limited mobility and poor quality of life.\n\nWhen you day lay down to rest put a pillow between your knees and don't sleep flat on your back as this can throw the hips out of allignment. Also until you can get to the doc, try to avoid stairs, ladders etc. as these things put extra stress on the joints. Also squatting and bending can increase pain just as sitting or standing for too long can.  Also try to not let your legs get too cold as this can also cause more pain.\n\nIf you find out you do have arthritis the best thing I have found for some relief is Etodolac your doctor will need to prescribe it.\n\nI hope some of this helps.  Good Luck.
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YES!!!!\nWhoever told you that you "probably" have a bulging disc is "probably" correct.  You dont state if you went to your GP or someone else or how you injured youself, but you are going to need an MRI and you are going to need to see a neurologist/ neurosurgeon. \nThe reason you feel like this is because the nerves in your lower back  not only give you sensation in your back, but the control your internal organs in that area- your bowels & bladder-- so if you injured a disc, the nerves in the area are being irritated or pinched so to speak & the bladder may not be getting the messages from the brain that it needs to function properly.\n\nPLEASE go call your doctor- and tell them you have lost bladder function due to your disc problem- they will get you in ASAP.\n\nIt is still possible that you have a kidney or bladder problem or a prostate problem, depending on your age, but it's best to have them do a MRI & that can tell a lot anyway.\n\nPlease dont let it get worse so you dont have any permanent damage.
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I think u r having some problem with ur spine. Consult a good orthopedic physiotherapist who is trained from abroad such as australia, if the change in the position changes the pain then it must be related to the spine(back bone) problem, kidney stones can also give the same kind of pains.\nGo do sonography to rule that out.To get the temporary relief u can try hot packs + deep heating modalities such as short wave or infra red near ur physiotherapist.