Back Pain

bujging disks and rectal pressure

Can bulging disks (L4 & L5) cause rectal pressure? Driving my wife nuts. Has been in spinal decomprssion treatment for 4 or 5 months and at first it seemed to help but now not sure. The rectal pressure seems to be more prevalent as of late. She has had a colinoscopy and has seen several other specialists. Can any one answer and help?... click here to continue

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what can I do next? l4 5 central protrusion not getting better.

First of all thank you for a fantastic informative forum.I am new to all this so please forgive me if I am a bit vague or naive in my comments.It all started back in december 2012 when I suffered a disk protrusion in the l4 5 area whilst carrying out some training at work. I am a firefighter and was told to wear our PPE in an incorrect manor. I am ex forces so I do as I am asked and ask questions ... click here to continue

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L5S1 disc herniated. Starting to become very depressed.

Hello my name is Sonny. I am a 27 year old male. About 3 years ago I injured my l5S1, which flared up 6 weeks ago. I have seen some improvement and the pain in my back isn't too bad. I have not been taking pain medication, but there is a persistent tingling in my right foot. I find when I wake up in the morning it is minor, but sometimes when I walk for 20-25 minutes it intensifies and then subsi... click here to continue

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Back Pains for 2 weeks already!

I've lately been having pain in my lower back. I don't know whether it is from how I sleep (I sleep in a small corner in my bed all curled up. The reason is personal but in short, I do it because I feel more safe like that.) or because I am on my period. Anyways, I would really like to know how I can get rid of these pains because I can't sit properly anymore :(I've tried stretching and sleeping d... click here to continue

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On exercise

I have sciatica with referent pain in my calf. I've had MRIs which indicate bulging discs. I see a chiropractor twice a week. I like him and I feel better after visits. My diagnosis is very new as is my path towards improving things. My plan is to lose weight (18lbs gone), strengthen my core, strengthen everything else, and do cardio. I have a couple of questions which my chiro cannot answer cle... click here to continue

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Preventing back (and general musculoskeletal) pain

I have recovered from a lengthy period of poor back health and am quite keen to prevent its reoccurrence. Would I be right to think that it should be possible to achieve this by attention to posture and to the way that I move my body? For example I now try to pick up objects with 2 hands rather than 1 ( -a bit like a tennis player holds a racket and also note that it tends to spread... click here to continue

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am I crazy or maybe a giant weak low pain tolerance cry baby?

I have a bulging disc basically and the pain is massive I mean literally constant 8. I feel like the doctors and friends think I'm a wimp and exaggeration the pain. I really am in so much pain is it because im a poosay with low pain tolerance or are bulging disc serious? http://postimg.org/image/4jzl2y46v/ cliffs year ago got rear ended went to ER, told to chill for 2 weeks its fine (... click here to continue

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Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Dr for Discectomy Surgery?

Please help with testimonials. My husband is being told as he is in constant back pain down his back and down his leg that he needs Discectomy because of pinched nerves. Neurosurgeon states out patient L3-5 Discectomy with 1/2" scar Orthopedic surgeon states Discectomy L3-5 and S1 with 4" scar- no out patient w 2 day stay at hospital. My husband has pre-existing condition so insurance ref... click here to continue

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Data for all the diagnostic diseases in the world

Dear all, I need some help. I am collecting data for all the diseases in the world with their medical names. Can anyone suggest where can I get it ? Thanks.... click here to continue

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chronic back pain

Im 25 female with serious back issues. spinal stenosis ,scoliosis and low chronic back sciatic pain its getting worse ive tried physical therapy,naproxen, lidoderm patch and other creams to ease pain but now it dosent help . I\\\\\\\'ve had many and more on xrays and it seems fine doctors what they all say the same I feel like there\\\\\\\'s something else seriously wrong with me I\\\\\\\'ve gone ... click here to continue

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chronic back pain

Ache/Dull pain in tailbone/coccyx

Hi I've had a mild 'pain' in my tailbone/coccyx for a few weeks now, although i'd describe it more like an ache you get from a bad bruise if you bang your knee or something. My main concern is whether its a symptom or warning of a back injury or not as i do a lot of manual work in my job, but i've been unsure as to whether this is likely the cause as its never really a sharp or intense pain ... click here to continue

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Alternate medicine for pains with safe

Hi, When there is a new finding in the world of medicine, Serrapeptase has often been described as a cure for inflammation, pain, removing scar tissues. Itis said a naturally occurring enzyme that has shown proven results in treating a number of health concerns and ailments. Can any one suggest me their views on the above.... click here to continue

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Weird back pain, dont thinkk its related to working out

I'm a 20 year old male with no major health issues. I was working out (weight lifting) everyday for about 6 months and about 4 months ago my back started hurting. Dull, pain. Localized to about lower to mid thoracic. Doesn't usually radiate out past the thoracic but sometimes moves along the thoracic region. Doctors all told me it was due to working out and that I should take a break. I took a bre... click here to continue

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Mild deiccastion is seen superiorly in the thoracic region

hi there, i have had symptoms of all over muscle twitching and jolting, lower back pain, pain between shoulder blade and limb weakness and shakiness in certain postures it is more evident almost like a tremor, a few sensory issues as well. my full spine mri results are as follows in the thoracic region, mild disc deiccastion is seen superiorly. At t6/6, a shallow right paracent... click here to continue

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