Question 1

I have lower back pain radiating through to my left side, it seems to ease if i drink lots of water.

Accepted Answer

the first thing I think of is a kidney stone. Of course there can be other causes and your physician will help clarify what's happening.

Question 2

Lower back pain radiating down the front of both thighs but mostly my left front thigh    started after having to set in uncomfortable chair for hours?

Accepted Answer

If these symptoms occur with prolonged standing or walking they are certainly consistent with spinal stenosis. If they are occurring street other possibilities exist there could be a form of neuropathy after your prolonged sitting.i would suggest seeing a neurologist to assess where the pain is coming from

Question 3

Upper right quadrant back pain radiating to front. had uti tests, blood tests and back x-ray.  diagnosed arthritis.  two weeks.  is this possible?

Accepted Answer

It is possible, but if you are having recurrent pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen as well as back pain you may have something else going on. I see that you are also on prednisone - this may make you more likely for other problems as well.  You need to get in for reevaluation of your pain. You may need an ultrasound or other studies. Please get in. Take care.

Question 4

I have really bad lower back pain radiating to the front. it worsen at night but i have the pain all day. it started saturday night.

Accepted Answer

We need to know more information about what is going on with you. Did suffer any injuries?Did this start all of a sudden or has this happened before? Any urinary symptoms? Any vaginal bleeding or discharge? If pain is persistent then you should go to the nearest urgent care for evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

Slept across 2 seats on bus. 24 hours later severe back pain radiating to side and abdomen. worse when lying down.  is this related to bus trip? help!

Accepted Answer

Hi, most probably, due to the position in the bus you have developed muscle spasm which is causing your pain, a muscle relaxant, heat pad, stretch exercise, Anti inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen can help. 
Feel better soon.

Question 6

Cause of left lower back pain radiating to hip?

Accepted Answer

Although, there are tons of different reasons for your presentation, sciatica is one of those that seem to be more commonly seen in every day practice. Kidney stones, albeit, less likely given your presentation, is another possibility not to be missed.

Question 7

What can cause sharp intense upper back pain radiating down left arm?

Accepted Answer

You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 8

I have been experiencing bad lower back pain, radiating down my left leg. i can't afford to go to my doctor...any advice would be so appreciated!

Accepted Answer

Stretching and walking are the best for low back pain radiating to the leg. Lie on your back with one leg flat and bring the other knee up to your chest and hold for 10 seconds, then alternate legs.  Repeat that 3 times. Do this every day. Try to walk at least 5 minutes 3 times a day. Ice and heat can help. Drink adequate fluids. If you tolerate them, you can take acetaminophen and/or naproxen.

Question 9

I had l5-s1 spine fusion and a l4 foraminotomy in several months ago, is there a way to relieve back pain radiating down my left leg?

Accepted Answer

Some of this depends on what part of the leg is affected and the underlying cause. Treatments include medicine, injection therapy, pt, spinal cord stimulation and further surgery.

Question 10

Low back pain radiating thru left buttock and down the outside of my left leg. walking is excruciating. sitting is tolerable. herniation or sciatica?

Accepted Answer

It certainly sounds like sciatica.my wife is suffering from it at the moment.She is hoping it goes away soon with rest and massage

Left side back pain radiating to front

I have lower back pain radiating through to my left side, it seems to ease if i drink lots of water.

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Lower back pain radiating down the front of both thighs but mostly my left front thigh started after having to set in uncomfortable chair for hours?

Upper right quadrant back pain radiating to front. had uti tests, blood tests and back x-ray. diagnosed arthritis. two weeks. is this possible?

I have really bad lower back pain radiating to the front. it worsen at night but i have the pain all day. it started saturday night.

Slept across 2 seats on bus. 24 hours later severe back pain radiating to side and abdomen. worse when lying down. is this related to bus trip? help!

Cause of left lower back pain radiating to hip?

What can cause sharp intense upper back pain radiating down left arm?

I have been experiencing bad lower back pain, radiating down my left leg. i can't afford to go to my doctor...any advice would be so appreciated!

I had l5-s1 spine fusion and a l4 foraminotomy in several months ago, is there a way to relieve back pain radiating down my left leg?

Low back pain radiating thru left buttock and down the outside of my left leg. walking is excruciating. sitting is tolerable. herniation or sciatica?

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