Question 1

what could cause lower back pain thats worse on the right side and also causes pain towards the hip area? icy hot and heating pad no help.

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Back pain: Many possible causes as simple as a back strain or as much complicated ones such as spine patology of the lumbar spine produced by degenerative disc disease, arthitis of the facet joints, bulging disc, spondylolysthesis with or without spondylolysis, olso extra articular spine pathology such as kidney pathology:kidney stones, enlarged kidneys and olso diseases of the vessels such as dilatation of the a.

Question 2

lower back still continues after car accident 2 months ago. in the morning wake up in pain been streyching, using heating pad but still in pain?

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See below: There are many causes of low back pain.  The most common cause is usually related to degenerative changes to the discs or joints of the lower spine.  It is common for this type of arthritis to be worse in the morning and improve throughout the day.  If your pain lasts greater than 2 weeks be sure to see your physician.

Question 3

is it okay to use a heating pad on abdomen after csection?

Accepted Answer

Heating pad: Have something like a towel under it, between your skin and the heating pad but yes you can use one.

Question 4

i've had severe lower back pain for three days now and i'm using a heating pad, it seems to help, what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

Get a diagnosis: Severe back pain can have more than one cause, some of which are not so benign. A 50 year-old female with sudden onset of severe back pain lasting for 3 days should visit her doctor to find out what the cause may be. Having said that, if heat packs are helping, it may suggest a musculoskeletal etiology. Regardless, this form of back pain in this age group requires a doctor evaluation.

Question 5

i had a heating pad on my abdomen unfortunately i fell asleep and i had it over my abdomen for one hour. abdomen was red but it went away. concerned internal damage?

Accepted Answer

: The abdomen has generous blood flow which regulates/controls local organ temperature. I cannot see how the external heat source you mention would have any effect on the deep abdominal structures.

Question 6

i get lower back pain with my cramps. i don't have a heating pad , but i  have icy hot. will it help?

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Probably: Yes Ashley, please try it. It may help because it is essentially an attempt to divert the resources of your nervous system so that it sends temperature signals (either heat or cold) rather than pain during cramps. So try it, it may help.

Question 7

i have bad lower back pain. it keeps moving from the left side to the right side to the middle. i tried a heating pad it doesnt help. what should i do?

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Back pain: You need to find out the cause of your back pain by consulting w/your doctor.  He/she may suggest physical therapy or a change in your lifestyle.  Turmeric is a good natural anti-inflammatory after you know what is going on. A mind-body approach to pain can be found by searching John Sarno, MD, on the web.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

lower right abdomen has stabbing pains every so often - getting worse & more frequent. how do i help it feel better? heating pad? ice pack?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis?: Have someone to take you to an E/R . You need exam and tests to find out what is going on with you.

Question 9

i've used deep pain relief cream an heating pad an lower back still tight an very painful any suggestions? i also have taken anti inflammatory med's .

Accepted Answer

You're getting: Younger . Suggest to your dr to consider giving u muscle relaxers and/or opioids usual causes of back pain are muscle strain &ddd/degenerative disc disease/ arthritis of the spine.Though the name sounds dreadful, fear not! people don't die from it. Continue with what u r doing.Maintain good posture, massage and physical therapy may help if it worsens, x-ray and/or MRI of the spine may b warranted.

Question 10

can you use light heating pad on uterus and lower back after ivf transfer?

Accepted Answer

Ask your IVF doc!: I am pretty sure there is no scientific data to answer your question conclusively - so ask your ivf center about this. I would not expect any effect on implantation likelihood if i were you, though. Make sure you are taking Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily, avoid stress/smoking/alcohol, maintain a positive attitude and good luck.

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Is it okay to use a heating pad on abdomen after csection?

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I've had severe lower back pain for three days now and i'm using a heating pad, it seems to help, what else can i do?

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I had a heating pad on my abdomen unfortunately i fell asleep and i had it over my abdomen for one hour. abdomen was red but it went away. concerned internal damage?

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I get lower back pain with my cramps. i don't have a heating pad , but i have icy hot. will it help?

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I have bad lower back pain. it keeps moving from the left side to the right side to the middle. i tried a heating pad it doesnt help. what should i do?

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Lower right abdomen has stabbing pains every so often - getting worse & more frequent. how do i help it feel better? heating pad? ice pack?

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I've used deep pain relief cream an heating pad an lower back still tight an very painful any suggestions? i also have taken anti inflammatory med's .

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Can you use light heating pad on uterus and lower back after ivf transfer?

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