Question 1

i gave up smoking 4 months ago after 33 years.
i am getting a lot of lower back pain & sharp pain on lh in back of rib cage. is this detox & kidney?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations on: freeing yourself of smoking!  Please don't slip back or smoke even one because it leads to the next.  See your doc about the back pain which is likely unrelated to smoking cessation.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

i'm having g severe lower back pain,& i urinate at least 20 or more times a day. i am losing weight & i'm constantly tired & the pain is dull &sharp p?

Accepted Answer

DR visit needed.: You need to be seen today, the frequent urination is many times a sign of urinary tract infection.

But the loss of weight makes your symptoms much more concerning.

You need to be seen now.

Question 3

lower back pain on left side?

Accepted Answer

Probably your muscle: Usually lower back pain is due to muscle strain that should improve with gently stretching the back, giving the muscle some rest (but remain active if you can!), and using an over the counter pain reliever / anti-inflammatory. If the pain becomes severe or does not start to improve, or if it's accompanied by other symptoms, you should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 4

also experiencing lower back pain.

Accepted Answer

Need med eval: Please do get in touch with  your physician.  Urinary tract infections can ascend to kidneys. This needs evaluation.

Question 5

best way to treat lower back pain ?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info!: Lower back pain is too broad a complaint to answer with reasonable success.  Need a full history and examination as to exactly where the pain is, and what provokes and relieves it.  Are there lower extremity or other neurological features?  One must reasonably know the specific SOURCE of pain generation  in the lower back to provide proper treatment recommendations!

Question 6

what can i take for lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many people can use Acetaminophen (tylenol (acetaminophen) and others) unless they have liver problems. Anti-inflammatory meds like Naproxen (aleve), Ibuprofen (many brands) and prescription brands, but can upset the stomach and may not be appropriate for folks with some medical conditions. All meds (over the counter and prescription) can have side effects. Read the package, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Question 7

can i get ssdi on my lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Talk to your doc. He/she may do an evaluation and/or refer you to a special physical therapist for a functional capacity assessment to determine your true limitations and to facilitate the legal paperwork issues.

Question 8

lower back pain after a 4 metre fall?

Accepted Answer

Fall: A fall can cause pain from a variety of sources, and mostly depends on how/where the landing occurred.  It could simply be muscle strain, but could also be due to disc problems or even a spinal fracture.  Further evaluation is warranted due to the traumatic nature of the injury.

Question 9

what to do if  severe lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Get it looked at: Severe, truly severe, back pain needs to be evaluated by a physician.  Likely a musculoskeletal condition, but other more dangerous conditions need to be ruled out.

Question 10

how to get relief from lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Acute pain?: If you have acute pain, then taking over the counter pain meds and relative rest (avoiding activities that worsens the pain) is enough the majority of times. If your pain has been there for more than a couple of weeks, then visit your doctor for an evaluation.

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Lower back pain on left side?

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