I have syringomyelia. my back used to hurt randomly or after long day of work. however, now it has started to hurt everyday and using the bathroom also hurts. what should ido?

Need to assess: Possibility of arthritic or discogenic issue. A protruded or ruptured disc, especially in lower back could cause these issues. Syringomyelia symptoms would more likely involve sensory loss affecting shoulders, arms, and unlikely to be cause of your described pain. Have your doctor assess necessity of MRI study.

Would contact neuro: Generally when syringomyelia starts to effect the bowels and/or bladder, and lumbar pain gets worse, it's time to check in with your neurologist. You might need updated imaging to decide what the next move might be. Don't delay, because if there is an increasing problem due to the syringomyelia, and not other causes, damage can occur.

Be seen: You need to be seen. Also consider acupuncture and chinese medicine to help alleviate the pain...You need to see your doc also to be sure the syringomyelia isn't contributing to the pain.

See neurosurgeon: If your symptoms are becoming more frequent and are associated with orher new symptoms, you may need to see a neurosurgeon to reevaluate the syringomyelia.