Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Stormy, It could be so many things I couldn't even list them here - but fibro, spondylitis, arthritis, pinched nerve are just a start. Sounds like you need to see either an orthopedic doc. or rheumatologist. Try either soaking in a warm tub, or sitting on a shower seat, or stand if you can, in a nice warm shower. You can also use those things you heat in the microwave -moist hot heat is frequently the best. Good luck on finding what's going on. Dix stormysworld@... wrote: About 2 weeks ago I started having lower back pain and then in the last week that pain got to a point to where I could no longer sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Do you think that they can find anything out be me going to the emergency room and having some xrays done? I'm going to go tonight. Thanks, Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Dear : I started out in an emergency room this year in february when the pain finally got to me. They did do exrays and did find that the orginal surgery site in my spine looked really odd. After that it was a roller coaster of phone calls trying to find someone who could connect me to the right people. Its really hard when you are new to an area and do not know whom to call or trust. Good luck dear. Respectfully Lin`Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 , Healing thoughts and prayers flying your way. Dix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hi Stormy, My name is Kathleen and I have had many, many years of chronic back pain due to deformities in my spine. Since we aren't doctors here we can't diagnose your pain or condition, but I can tell you that spinal/back pain can be debilitating for sure. Your best solution would be to go to your doctor. Did you do anything unusual before this pain started? It can be a matter of ilimination to find out what's happened. In the meantime I would try ice pacs and heat pacs. Ice to reduce any swelling that might be adding to the pain and heat for the muscles. Generally speaking it's 20 minutes on 20 minutes off. I don't always hold to that myself tho. Good luck and please go to your doctor. Kathleen in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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