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My lower back has been hurting so bad these last couple days i was moving furniture it s shooting pain down to my but bone should i go to er ?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Urgent care: Better to start w/your dr or urgent care. If they see something suspicious, they will refer you to the er. Cheaper & quicker way to go.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My lower back has been hurting so bad these last couple days i was moving furniture it s shooting pain down to my but bone should i go to er ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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