Lower Back Pain During A Flare

July 6, 2005

Hi ,

Wow, I have been experiencing a ton of lower back pain too. I get

pain into my right hip also and my rheumy thought my pelvis was tilted

to the right. He sent me for x-rays and I am waiting for the results

but he does think I have a back problem on top of the RA, but could

have RA in my lower spine as well. I thought I was alone going

through the back pain as well with the RA, but I see a lot of people

complaining about it so I thought maybe you should mention it to your

doctor. I will let you know how my studies come out. I am hoping to

hear today about them. Do you have a good mattress? That could be

part of the culprit. Well, you are always good about posting to me

when I have questions so I just wanted you to know you were not

alone. Email me anytime . You know you can.

Hugs,

Tracie

> Hi All.

>

> For the third time, I've been experiencing a lot of pain and reduced

> mobility in my lower back area during an RA flare. Is this just

> coincidental or is it another problem that may be aggitated by

extended

> bed rest???

>

> Just curious....

>

> Thanks!

>

July 6, 2005

Hi

My lower back hurts all the time (my hips too). I'm not in bed but sitting at

my computer. I try and take breaks every few minutes just to move around. It

make sense that being in the same position is not good no matter what or where

it is. If you are temporarily bedridden you might try some easy yoga moves

like pelvic tilt, little leg lifts (just a few). Also drink plenty of water to

flush out the toxins.

Hope this helps

Babs

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