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I get excruciating pain in my lower back after my bowel movements(lasts 1-3 hours)i'm not constipated or anything like that. what's going on?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Are you sitting: and leaning FORWARD on the toilet seat. Just a thought but your pain may be from a pinched nerve in your lumbar spine!! Just a thought...hope it helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

I get excruciating pain in my lower back after my bowel movements(lasts 1-3 hours)i'm not constipated or anything like that. what's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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