lower back pain

[edwardboa]

symptoms
1.exclusiating pain in between her lower left buttocks and lower waist.

2.leg heavy

3.tingling

4.jerk or twitch at times

pleasse help

[Tuckamore]

Hi,

Welcome to our Pain Management Community. I am sorry I am late with my response and very sorry that you are experiencing painful symptoms. I am glad that you found us.

Molly and Jolly have offered you so good suggestions. Often the pain you describe is related to spinal disc problems but there are other reasons. I have very similar pain and I have what id called SI Joint Dysfunction. It is an often over looked condition. If your MRI is fairly normal you may want to pursue SIJ Dysfunction. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me.

Good luck to you and please let us know how you are doing. Peace, Tuck

[Mollyrae]

Hello Edwardboa and welcome to the Pain Forum:

These are classic signs of Sciatica nerve issues. Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. The term "sciatica" indicates that the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and into the leg, is thought to be the cause of the pain in this condition. True sciatica is a condition that occurs when a herniated lumbar disc compresses one of the contributing roots of the sciatic nerve. This type of low back pain is less common than other causes and conditions that produce back pain. For instance, sporting activities, recreational activities, and heavy labor can cause back and leg pain, which is commonly misdiagnosed as sciatica. The challenge for a physician is to distinguish between radicular pain, which is caused by an inflamed nerve root, and referred pain, which is a result of a musculoskeletal sprain or strain.

My best advise for you is to have (her) be seen by an Orthopedic Doctor. Like Jolly has mentioned, the Doctor might preform an MRI or some type of imaging.

I hope this was helpful. Please take care and good luck with your diagnosis,

Mollyrae

[jollyman069]

sounds as if she ahs disc problems needs to see a back specialist and probably MRI and other test...dont wait get it done asap!!  good luck and please keep up us updated many good and smart people are here