Question 1

if i am feeling pain in lower back & pain radiates around hip to hernia repair site, does that mean i have pinched nerve or could hernia be back ?

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Likely back problem: Could be two problems. Hernias don't cause back pain.  Although back pain could radiate around to the lateral hip and possibly into the front of you hip. You should also think about the hip as a source of pain given your age. Try laying down on your back, flex up you hip and then rotate it. If there is pain or limited motion compared to the other side then it might be hip. See an orthopaedist.

Question 2

sharp pain from elbow to fingertips  had some numb tingling in  back and hip and lower back pain radiates into pelvic  all on right side.

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Pinched Nerve(s): Likely a cervical (or neck) pinched nerve.  You can&#x27;t tell exactly where from the brief description.  If these are from something mild you can  move call and you have full strength &amp; feeling the affected parts of the body you can try remedies for any inflammation.  Ice, NSAIDS (i.e. ibuprofen) &amp; rest.  If it does not rapidly get better, worsens, there is weakness or it is severe seek med attention

Question 3

lower back pain subsided after 2 weeks rest. continued gym after that, now pain radiates from between hips and a little above it. solution?

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Seek help: If the pain keeps coming back despite your appropriate rest and time then you should probably see a doctor and have simple x-rays and perhaps an mr.I.

Question 4

headache. lower back pain on inhalation. the pain radiates to my hip flexors. hurts with activity and inactivity. extremely painful please help?

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Sounds urgent: These symptoms, if acute in onset and as severe as described warrant immediate medical attention.  Please go to the Emergency room tonight.

Question 5

low back pain. pain radiates mid-buttocks, to hips and down the back of thighs, as well as into the back of my calves. pain also when seated.

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Back pain: Yes, back pain can radiate into the legs and thighs. Radiating pain can be from nerve or from joint or muscle pain. See a doctor in person for treatment plans

Question 6

lower back pain radiates upto my leg thru butt?

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You have sciatica.: Sorry you are suffering from this...There are several common causes of sciatica including irritation of the spinal nerves from a herniated disk. If your pain does not get better, if numbness affects the crotch, or if you have bowel or bladder difficulty then you need a surgical evaluation, otherwise your primary care provider can take care of getting the sciatica to cool down.

Question 7

29 yr husband, sudden onset of lower back pain. radiates to lower right abdomen, can't move at all without extreme pain. smokes, drinks, high bp, help?

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Pancreatitis: Combination of symptoms worrisome for acute pancreatitis - have him checked immediately.

Question 8

i am experiencing lower back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower). the pain radiates in waves from mild to severe. i believe it is a. kidney stone. i don't know what to do though...

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Save the stone: Urinate through a strainer  or cheesecloth to save teh stone. Call your physician about your symptoms. You will need  an evaluation

Question 9

i've been having severe lower back pain for two days. the pain radiates down my left leg. i've tried taking motrin 600. what can i do? new job no ins.

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So sorry: You can take Motrin up to 2400 mg per 24 hours, as long as your stomach tolerates it. Also try this (but i wouldn't emphasize the bouncing activities at this time, maybe later)...

http://www.livestrong.com/article/383092-the-best-exercises-for-a-herniated-disc/.

Question 10

left testicle llq pain radiates to left lower back pain. had ct ruled out kidney stones. h/o crohn's and colitis. what could this be.

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Don't know: A ct should be able to r/o recurrent crohns colitis as well as renal stones.  If these are r/o'd, a very good history and physical examination may reveal another possible cause such as radicular back pain or testicular causes.  See your doctor for help in sorting out the differential diagnosis!

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If i am feeling pain in lower back & pain radiates around hip to hernia repair site, does that mean i have pinched nerve or could hernia be back ?

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Sharp pain from elbow to fingertips had some numb tingling in back and hip and lower back pain radiates into pelvic all on right side.

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Lower back pain subsided after 2 weeks rest. continued gym after that, now pain radiates from between hips and a little above it. solution?

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Headache. lower back pain on inhalation. the pain radiates to my hip flexors. hurts with activity and inactivity. extremely painful please help?

A member asked:

Low back pain. pain radiates mid-buttocks, to hips and down the back of thighs, as well as into the back of my calves. pain also when seated.

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Lower back pain radiates upto my leg thru butt?

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29 yr husband, sudden onset of lower back pain. radiates to lower right abdomen, can't move at all without extreme pain. smokes, drinks, high bp, help?

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I am experiencing lower back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower). the pain radiates in waves from mild to severe. i believe it is a. kidney stone. i don't know what to do though...

A member asked:

I've been having severe lower back pain for two days. the pain radiates down my left leg. i've tried taking motrin 600. what can i do? new job no ins.

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Left testicle llq pain radiates to left lower back pain. had ct ruled out kidney stones. h/o crohn's and colitis. what could this be.

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