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At night when sleeping on back if i have to urinate, i will get a bad lower back ache if i'm laying on back? is this normal?

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No: This is not normal. Please go for a physical exam and have your doctor check for a reason for this. It will require imaging.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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