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Q: Thoracic Back Pain... Puzzling Dr.

asked by: candyienyas on November 5th, 2007

New User

I woke up about a month ago in severe back pain. I am 31 yo female. I had an MRI done and results completely negative (didn't even notice my mild Scoliosis, that's another topic)

Now, after 4-5 hours of sleep, I always have this horrible pain and cannot get comfortable, losing sleep. I have to get up and after I have been up for an hour or two it feels better. A month later, my doctor won't give me pain meds anymore. At first I would take two Darvocet and go back to bed within 30 mins and now, she won't refill it.

Before the back pain, about a month, I noticed some weakness in my right knee after I sit for a while. When I stand, it kind of wants to "give out". Still doing that.

Also, possibly unrelated, I have had some urge incontinence. Just past two weeks. Like, all of the sudden I HAVE TO PEEE NOW and I pee a little before I make it to the bathroom.

The pain is not worsening, but is the same as when it began. I am going to PT currently, and they just gave me back strengthening exercises, which aren't helping.

PLEASE someone help me out! What could it be?

Replies(1)

rollar64

replied on November 5th, 2007

Experienced User

It seems many people who have back pain also suffer from Scoliosis, or other problems with the curvature of there spine such as increased lordosis. (see Thoracic Back Pain: what worked for you), another thread in this forum. I know that this is an subject of controversy among doctors and researchers, with some believing that the pain causes the scoliosis which is a fairly harmless symptom, while others believe it may be the cause of pain. Some people have scoliosis, and yet suffer little or no back pain however it is unclear whether they will develop pain as they age or if there scoliosis progresses.

I think your knee problems may be related, and indicate that you have structural problems. There are many different approaches to treating this kind of problem PT and strengthening exercises being one of them. You may need to persevere and try some different treatments from different types of practitioners, if you do be careful you need someone who is high quality.

Good luck with your back pain candyienyas

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