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Hello, i have been having back pain for about 2 months now. at first i thought it could be my bed but i got a new one and no change. i also slept in a chair and a couch and just flat on the floor. but nothing changed. the pain is more at night. the pain

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

What : What is concerning is that your pain apparently radiates down your back, into your legs and feet and you notice numbness. Are you experiencing weakness of your legs? Do you have difficulty passing your urine or is it hard to get your urinary stream going? Have you had any episodes of urinary incontinence (wetting on yourself)? Are you having difficulty with passing feces? If your pain is severe or you find that your bowel or bladder are not functioning correctly, recommend that you either contact your doctor right away or that you go to the emergency room. Nerves coming off your spinal cord may be getting compressed. It can be a medical emergency if the nerves at the bottom of your spinal canal get compressed. Take care of your self.

Answered 12/21/2019

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Back pain: The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... The treatment depends on the cause of the pain. If your pain persists, you should seek help from a health care provider. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

Answered 1/10/2014

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