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Q: Extreme Lower Back Pain

asked by: dieselmachine on August 5th, 2006

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Three days ago, I started getting stuffed up, coughing up phlegm, and I had a moderately sore throat. I tried to stave off the sickness with oj and some 'airborn' drink my housemate had, but within 24 hours, I was wicked sick, and I completely lost my voice.

I just got my voice back this morning, but starting last night, i've been having excruciating back pain, right behind my 'sacral dimple' (i just learned this term today, thanks to the internet). Pressing my finger there introduces a world of hurt that I can't even describe. Doing pretty much anything hurts, walking, sitting, standing up, coughing, going to the bathroom, even if I find a way to sit comfortably, some involuntary muscle twitching/tightening in my lower back still causes pain, and I have to readjust my seating.

Is this back pain possibly connected to the laryngitis I just got over? What is causing this pain, and what can I do about it? I've had some minor back problems in the past, but nothing on this level. It it almost impossible for me to find a position to put my body in that feels natural and comfortable. It hurts non-stop, and I don't know what to do. Please, if anyone has any answers, say something, thank you.

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krisrench1

replied on August 9th, 2006

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Boy, it sounds like you have been coughing violently to have this happen to you. First let me introduce myself. I am a director of rehabiliation in new hampshire, usa and unfortunately see all sorts of back conditions in my practice. It sounds like you have some lumbosacral disc problems with potential sacral dislocation and pubic coccygeal muscle sprain. Does it hurt to have sex? Does it hurt to urinate? Are you limping now? Does it only hurt when sitting or is it anguishing when lying down and walking too? Do you have any position that relieves the pain?

I suggest that you go see your doctor about this at it can cause problems for many months if bones are out of alignment. The problem is correctable without surgery, but some testing will be done, xray, mri, and some therapy will certainly be prescribed. Once your doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis I can send some handouts for home exercise to supplement your therapy regimen. Although it could be related to your coughing and sickness, it likely started years ago and that was just the "straw that broke the camels back."

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