Question 1

developed lower back nerve pain (at waistline) about 6-8 weeks ago.  i walk/exercise daily.  could a new chair i bought and use possibly be the cause?

Accepted Answer

All pain is nerve-: -pain, but that related to lumbar nerves is associated with leg pain. This sounds like muscle pain, unless you have some degenerative disk disease. A new chair if causes the pain, just stop using it for about a month. If it no longer causes the back issue, you have the cause. Especially if it came on suddenly. Otherwise I recommend that you see your PCP or internist.

Question 2

neuro dxme with 2 herniated/collapsed disc, l4 & l5, says need 2 level fusion. back, nerve pain & numbness change b/w mod 2 severe. chance of perm dam?

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Give it some thought: The risks of spinal fusion start with the reason for the surgery-pain. Some 20% of procedures do not relieve the pain. In five percent of cases, the bones do not form solid bone(fuse) and this can be affected by smoking, poor diet, and certain medicines. The risk of a fluid leak is 6%, called a CSF leak. The risk of nerve injury is small, but dependent on the approach. Infection risk 1%.

Question 3

7s surgeries for my back/nerve pain.  i have a  scs unit and also a pain pump which was found faulty aft 21/2yrs should i get it fixed or meds?

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Fix pump?: It depends on how well you think your pain was managed when the pump was working. Unless it gave you very significant relief i probably would not advocate to have it fixed. I would have a conversation with you pain doctor about realistic expectations.

Question 4

for a year now i've been getting low grade fevers when i have back nerve pain, or sprained ankle in sports, etc.  why?  i've ruled out coincidence.

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Low grade fever: I presume your CBC (blood count) is normal. Same the chest xray. It is normal in kids. Very rare in adults and it is the diagnosis when other possibilities are excluded. Maybe tests for malignant hyperthermia, especially if you never have had general anesthesia.

Question 5

back related nerve pain or is this anxiety disorder?

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Back pain or anxiety: Obviously, you are going to need an evaluation of the cause of your back pain. It should never be assumed that a psychiatric condition causes a physical symptom unless the physical symptom has been adequately worked up. Anxiety can causes neck and shoulder pain and low back pain.

www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/back-pains
how anxiety causes back pain: and how to stop it.

Question 6

fell last week on stairs, hit shoulder/back. mostly nerve pain. don't think i hit my head, but freq nausea, spaciness & front right headache since?

Accepted Answer

Concussion: Sounds like possible concussion, even if you don't think you hit your head.  Get evaluated by your doctor to make sure everything else checks out on your exam.

Question 7

history of bulging/herniated disks, sciatica, back pain. nerve pain radiating down outside of left leg, now on right side to knee. what could it be?

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Sciatica: it could be related to you back problems.  follow up with your back specialist

Question 8

besides hot water bottles, what is the best way to apply heat to the lower back to soothe nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Towels; heating pads: Bath towels soaked in hot water, wrung out, & placed in plastic bag & then between thin layer of cloth (to prevent burns) will help sooth back muscles & nerves. There are also heating pads available which safely incorporate a moist component to sooth/relax pain & spasm.

Question 9

will acupuncture help back problems and nerve pain down leg?

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Yes: It is very successful and very wildly used for this type of conditions:.

Question 10

i have back pain and nerve pain in leg but now i have nerve pain in the front of my ankle could this be due to my back or something else. ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: a pinched nerve in your leg can cause pain to radiate anywhere down the leg, depending on were the nerve is being pinched in your back, depending on the level.  Pain down to the top of foot is usually L5 nerve.

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Developed lower back nerve pain (at waistline) about 6-8 weeks ago. i walk/exercise daily. could a new chair i bought and use possibly be the cause?

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Neuro dxme with 2 herniated/collapsed disc, l4 & l5, says need 2 level fusion. back, nerve pain & numbness change b/w mod 2 severe. chance of perm dam?

A member asked:

7s surgeries for my back/nerve pain. i have a scs unit and also a pain pump which was found faulty aft 21/2yrs should i get it fixed or meds?

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For a year now i've been getting low grade fevers when i have back nerve pain, or sprained ankle in sports, etc. why? i've ruled out coincidence.

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Back related nerve pain or is this anxiety disorder?

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Fell last week on stairs, hit shoulder/back. mostly nerve pain. don't think i hit my head, but freq nausea, spaciness & front right headache since?

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History of bulging/herniated disks, sciatica, back pain. nerve pain radiating down outside of left leg, now on right side to knee. what could it be?

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Besides hot water bottles, what is the best way to apply heat to the lower back to soothe nerve pain?

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Will acupuncture help back problems and nerve pain down leg?

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I have back pain and nerve pain in leg but now i have nerve pain in the front of my ankle could this be due to my back or something else. ?

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