Chronic Back Pain.

@rakski (134427)
Philippines
February 8, 2025 3:51am CST
I had a teleconsult with a doctor a few days ago and I asked her about my right low back which I frequently experience nowadays. I am not sure if it's because of my weight or too much sitting. I have also a little tingling sensation at times on sides of my right thigh. The doctor referred me to a rehab doctor. Hopefully I can find one near me. How are you all doing today?
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@rsa101 (38248)
• Philippines
8 Feb
Oh no, I believe that could be a precursor to sciatica, which I have had for some time. All of the above is the cause. Being overweight and sitting for extended periods of time can compress your back, impinge on your nerves, and cause a tingling sensation in your leg. I had multiple physical therapy sessions, which helped to some extent, but the pain kept coming back. Rather than using conventional medicine, I tried alternative medicine, such as a chiropractor, and it stopped and helped me a lot more.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
oh, chiropractor gives you better relief
@dgobucks226 (36238)
12 Feb
I have also used a chiropractor when my back was so locked up and in pain I could not even move. I don't wish that on anyone. I now religiously do stretching exercises the chiropractor recommended to keep my back muscles loose.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
12 Feb
@dgobucks226 good that you are doing something for your back
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@lilacskies (10641)
• United States
9 Feb
Oh my goodness. Speaking of chronic pain, I am dealing with that today. Technically, I have been dealing with that for the past ten years, but starting this year, it has been just pure agony. Wow.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
oh no, 10 years is so long. what do you usually do?
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
10 Feb
@lilacskies don't give up. what causes the chronic pain?
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@lilacskies (10641)
• United States
9 Feb
@rakski I see a physical therapist once a month due to cost, but even that is useless now so I'm thinking of just dropping my physical therapist altogether because money is just so tight I can't afford this extra expense. I have medication for all my pain, but at the end of the day, what are they really doing for me? I'm growing immune overtime and then what? I don't know. I'm in a tough situation, but I'm not giving up.
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@allknowing (142103)
• India
8 Feb
If the pain continues right down your limb then it could be sciatica.
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@allknowing (142103)
• India
8 Feb
@rakski Since you say it is on one side it could be sciatica. Tingling has to do with nerves.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
@allknowing yes, it can be caused by a nerve
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
The legs are not painful but there's tingling sensation on the side
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@RasmaSandra (83084)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Feb
The only problem I have now and then is with my sciatica when it stabs on my lower left side.,
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
What do you usually do?
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
@RasmaSandra Yes, I did. It give me a bit of relief
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@RasmaSandra (83084)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Feb
@rakski rub on some linament and take some ibuprofen,
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@Shivram59 (39734)
• India
8 Feb
I understand. Did the doctor prescribe any meds??
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I have not seen one yet.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
@Shivram59 thank you
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@Shivram59 (39734)
• India
9 Feb
@rakski I pray for your early recovery.
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@somewitch (2395)
8 Feb
Sorry to hear you've been experiencing back pain, that sucks! I thought you were quite physically active, doing your steps etc, so I doubt it has to do with a sedentary lifestyle but who knows. I know unhealthy food choices as too much sugar can cause all sorts of pain but again, are you really eating that bad? Either way, I hope you can find a solution and feel better soon.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
Yes, I do walking but I'm not that active but I try to be as active as can be. I am thinking maybe it's on my weight. I am always on the bigger side. Not that big but big for my height.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
@somewitch yes, I am going to do that right now It has been a long time plan but now I really have to do it
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@somewitch (2395)
9 Feb
@rakski True, extra weight could make things worse. Maybe you’ll be able to lose some, slowly if done the right way.
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@GardenGerty (162496)
• United States
8 Feb
Rehab should help. Many people get this kind of discomfort. Often it is from the sciatic nerve, and special exercises help a lot.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I hope that it will help me
@AmbiePam (96483)
• United States
8 Feb
I’m glad someone is going to help you. You shouldn’t have to deal with that.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I hope they will help
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@id_peace (15143)
• Singapore
9 Feb
I do hope that there will be a therapy or some sort to help with your back.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
I hope so too
@RebeccasFarm (92842)
• United States
8 Feb
Oh dear sorry to hear this..hope you get the good doctor.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I hope so too
@Juliaacv (52612)
• Canada
8 Feb
I have a disc that slips out of place occasionally and causes me extreme pain, I hope that your doctor can help you. There is nothing worse than back pain or a toothache.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
Oh yes, toothache is terrible
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@Tampa_girl7 (52116)
• United States
8 Feb
I hope that you can figure out what’s wrong.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I hope so too
@JudyEv (348065)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb
I hope someone can help with your pain. Chronic pain isn't much fun at all.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
9 Feb
thank you! I hope so too
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@andriaperry (118451)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Feb
I hope you get relief soon.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
Thank you
@snowy22315 (186476)
• United States
8 Feb
Better than you at least physically anyway.. Your pain could be kidney related as well. Are you drinking enough water?
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
Yes, I drink a lot of water. I only drink water and coffee. As per my last abdominal ultrasound last year, kidney is fine
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• Philippines
8 Feb
Maybe you are working too much, take care of your body. You can always leave the house chores and other activities you have in a week, they will not runaway from you, lol! Just rest if you need too. Health is wealth.
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@rakski (134427)
• Philippines
8 Feb
I am trying to