Age: 38, Female, Presenting Problem Since: 2-3 Months, Symptom Behaviour: Constant, Symptoms Worse (24hr Behaviour): Symptoms are worse at night., Aggravating Factors:: Standing and walking, Easing Factors:: Leaning on my right side when sitting and laying on my side., No Investigations, No Diabetes, No history of High Blood Pressure, Medications: Paracetamol, No Osteoporosis, No Hx of Cancer, No Unexplained Weight Loss, No Bowel/Bladder issues, Other Info: Three children. Last pregnancy 6 years ago (c-section).
Major problem / Symptomatic Areas
Lumbar, Spine - Posterior
Hip, Gluteals - Posterior - Left
Thigh, Hamstrings - Posterior - Left
Knee - Posterior - Left
Calf, Achilles - Posterior - Left
Shin - Anterior - Left
Ankle - Left
Foot - Posterior - Left
Foot - Anterior - Left
Hello,
I thought I could maybe get some advice here. I'll give as much information as I can and answer your questions.
I can recall in the past 3-4 months of a sore back but haven't thought much about it. A few days ago I had an episode of severe low back pain in exercise class. I somehow managed to make it back home. It hasn't resided since and I haven't been able to really get out of bed. I've also had trouble sleeping as a result.
My pain in the lower back is achey, and I feel it along the back of my left leg a very sharp pain. Past my knee's and towards my foot I can feel pins and needles. The pain and sensations haven't gone away. I went to the doctor and said its inflammation in my lower back but isn't sure what is causing it, might suspect it is a disc hernia. He's prescribed me pain killers for the moment. Should I be concerned? I'd like to get down to the bottom of this. Is there anything I can do at the moment?
Thanks
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