i have very bad lower back pain?

Question

My height is 4'10 and I weigh 275 maybe even more. Do I qualify for weight loss surgery. My weight has gotten so bad where my lower back hurts everytime I walk. I can't walk down the block for five minutes without pain?

Answer 1

See ortho: You need to see an orthopedic person who specializes on the spine.

Answer 2

Distressing ...: Chronic back pain is discouraging. One thinks if you knew exactly what the problem was it could be fixed...but often one can't precisely diagnose the cause. It requires a multifactorial approach: proper evaluation & testing; proper physical activity (rest/walking); physical therapy eval/treatment; medication; ? TENS units; acupuncture; stress management; injections; surgery: Back Specialty Center

Answer 3

Be seen: Thankfully, the natural history if most episodes of back pain is very favorable. Approximately 80 percent of Americans develop back pain bad enough they will see their doctor, only about 20 percent become chronic. If it does not respond to rest and over the counter meds, I would not hesitate to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon to discuss various treatment options.

Answer 4

Have PrimaryCareDoc?: Low back pain has many possible causes, including some you may not automatically think about including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, sexually transmitted diseases & food poisoning (sero-negative spondyloarthridities), bone &prostate dz. I believe it is best to set up with a primary care physician who can know your whole history & follow you over time, & guide your care where it needs to go.

Answer 5

See doctor: Low back pain is very common. Often it is just from musculoskeletal strain, bad posture, not enough stretching or exercise. However it can be caused by more serious problems so it is best to check with your doctor for an exam to make sure it is not serious. If it is not a serious problem, then physical therapy or a chiropractor may be helpful.

Answer 6

When to see a doc?: Severe back pain that is associated with: weakness in the leg, problems controlling your bowels or bladder, numbness when wiping yourself with toilet paper should be seen immediately by a doctor: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/living-with-low-back-pain-11/when-to-call-doctor

Answer 7

Discuss with MD: If you wake up because of your back pain, you should discuss this with your md as there are certain diseases that need to be investigated. If the workup is negative, then you should consider stretching and other modalities to help you. Non-narcotic medications may also be an option for you.

Answer 8

See physician: The most common cause of low back pain is usually due to arthitic changes in the spine although in some cases there is a more serious problem. See your physician sooner than later if you have fever, chills, night sweats, or back pain that wakes you from your sleep.

Answer 9

More info please: Does this occur daily or just before/during/after your cycle? A little more information is needed however if this is a frequent situation then please see your md when you are feeling this way so they can diagnose the issue and determine if any treatment is needed.

Answer 10

It depends: These symptoms need to be fully and thoroughly evaluated by your physician who can then explain them to you and discuss with you what's best.

Answer 11

Depends: Lower back pain can be a temporary condition of a chronic one. The causes vary from biomechanical issues to diseases such as degenerative disk disease. It may also reflect pain from another source, such as your kidney. At your age you should not have this issue. I suggest your contact a doctor to have this evaluated and treated.

Answer 12

Back pain: At your age, it is most likely due to musculoskeletal pain such as sprained back or arthritis, less likely slipped disc.

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