El Paso, TX
A 34-year-old male asked:
i have very bad lower back pain?
6 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Chiu answered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
See ortho: You need to see an orthopedic person who specializes on the spine.
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Dr. Julie Abbott answered
Preventive Medicine 45 years experience
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
3525 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Edward Hellman answered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
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.
3525 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
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.
3525 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
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.
3525 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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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
965 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Every night I wake up due to lower back pain, what can I do?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia answered
Pain Management 20 years experience
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.
6486 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Ireland
A 29-year-old female asked:
Very bad lower back pain headaches and feel sick at times?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Peter Karsant answered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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.
5576 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Can lower back pain suggest something serious or do I just have a bad mattress?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
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.
5386 viewsReviewed Dec 5, 2018
Binghamton, NY
A 24-year-old female asked:
I have been having really bad lower back pain that is mainly on the left side i was wondering what it could be?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
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.
4767 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Lake City, SC
A 33-year-old female asked:
I been having lower back pain and it hurts so bad that i can barely straighten up and get up. What could been wrong?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Forshing Lui answered
Neurology 43 years experience
Back pain: At your age, it is most likely due to musculoskeletal pain such as sprained back or arthritis, less likely slipped disc.
4017 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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