Back pain

punky · 11-04-2008, 14:38

I have this weird pain in my lower back.

As you can see from the attachment, the position is a few (8"-ish) above the top of my bum, and on the far-left of my body, just under the skin of my back.

Normally it doesn't hurt, and I can bend/stretch/turn in 98% of directions fine. Although if I bend to the right (i.e. stretching my left) it is a bit uncomfortable, but entirely bareable. Its also not painful to touch. However if I sneeze or cough (sneezing is worse and seems to happen a lot with me), it is absolutely agonising. The pain lasts for a few seconds or a bit longer depending on how big the sneeze was

The pain started yesterday and I was just sitting down at my desk as per normal. It seemed to be a bit better this morning, but after just sneezing a couple of times its now back and agonising. A few mins after sneezing it was fine-ish again.

Anyone know what's going on or anything I can do to lessen the pain?

Many thanks in advance.

Nugget · 11-04-2008, 14:42

Wotcha punky,

Rammy's probably the best person to ask, but this is almost exactly what happened to me before my doctor diagnosed me with sciatica. I seem to think that Rammy thought it may be something else, but that's my experience anyway

punky · 11-04-2008, 14:44

Indeedy, hopefully Mr Rammy will be here sooner rather than later. :cries:

I don't like to speculate, but what happened with your diagnosis/treatment?

MovedGoalPosts · 11-04-2008, 14:52

Oh dear, now we know why you are wary of the next NTHW lan party - you'll be another one screaming in pain from Ramrod's activator

Nugget · 11-04-2008, 14:58

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Originally Posted by Gavin

Indeedy, hopefully Mr Rammy will be here sooner rather than later. :cries:

I don't like to speculate, but what happened with your diagnosis/treatment?

The doctor prescribed some anti-inflammatories (potassium declofenac) and painkillers. I can't remember how long the course of treatment was (about a week or so, I think) but, fingers crossed, it's almost entirely cleared up now. I still get the occasional 'twinge' of pain, but that's normally after I've twisted sharply or something like that.

11-04-2008, 15:44

Sounds like muscle trouble mate, round that area of the back you have muscles that keep you upright, over the last couple of years I've had pain all round that area, when I visited the doctors all he prescribed me was Tramadol.

dilli-theclaw · 11-04-2008, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Rob

Oh dear, now we know why you are wary of the next NTHW lan party - you'll be another one screaming in pain from Ramrod's activator

I'm already booked in the q before Punky

Raistlin · 11-04-2008, 15:48

Drink at least 4 pints of water a day for the next 7 days and all will be well.

MovedGoalPosts · 11-04-2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

I'm already booked in the q before Punky

I'll be keeping quiet and hoping he don't notice me in the corner

er um I suspect my cunning little plan might now be out of the bag :

punky · 11-04-2008, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

I'm already booked in the q before Punky

If you're in front of me and I sneeze to trigger my pain, I WILL knock you out the way and go in front, blind man or not

danielf · 11-04-2008, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

I'm already booked in the q before Punky

I'd be worried. Personally, I'd rather have ten nutters in front of me than one behind me.

Punky

Wicked_and_Crazy · 11-04-2008, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Sounds like muscle trouble mate, round that area of the back you have muscles that keep you upright, over the last couple of years I've had pain all round that area, when I visited the doctors all he prescribed me was Tramadol.

You dont want to be having trouble with muscles round the back

Nugget · 11-04-2008, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

You dont want to be having trouble with muscles round the back

Depends if you want to lose weight or not

11-04-2008, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Sounds like muscle trouble mate, round that area of the back you have muscles that keep you upright, over the last couple of years I've had pain all round that area, when I visited the doctors all he prescribed me was Tramadol.

Agreed, i also have pain in the exact same area, its usually torn/twisted muscle/out of place, maybe you need to strengthen your back with exercies.

dilli-theclaw · 11-04-2008, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Gavin

If you're in front of me and I sneeze to trigger my pain, I WILL knock you out the way and go in front, blind man or not

Not if I trip you up with my stick you won't

But, no, you can go first if you like - I want to see you in pain as Rammy works on you