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What Causes Sudden Muscle Strain And Excruciating Pain In Back And Legs?
Question: My husband got up a little while ago to use the bathroom and then couldn't get up. He says his legs and back are tied up together and he's in excruciating pain. we finally got him to crawl back in bed, but every time he moves his back spasms. I want to call 911 but he is acting like a man about it. I have never seen him in this much pain. Today he received a cortisone shot in his shoulder for arthritis. His first ever. Is this some kind of reaction? Help!
Brief Answer:
Urgent medical evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Probable conditions that may justify this situations are muscles strained, worsening of degenative spine disease and arthritis, sudden onset of herniated disc disease.
One important thing is the legs movement; your husband doesn't move his legs because he can't ( weakness), or he can move normally the legs, but the movement causes or exacerbated pain?
Cortisone could cause muscles malaise, but not that clinical situation that you describe.
Herniated disc disease if massive could cause paralysis, so there is need for a urgent evaluation of this possibility by clinical evaluation and imaging of vertebral column.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Best regards.
Urgent medical evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Probable conditions that may justify this situations are muscles strained, worsening of degenative spine disease and arthritis, sudden onset of herniated disc disease.
One important thing is the legs movement; your husband doesn't move his legs because he can't ( weakness), or he can move normally the legs, but the movement causes or exacerbated pain?
Cortisone could cause muscles malaise, but not that clinical situation that you describe.
Herniated disc disease if massive could cause paralysis, so there is need for a urgent evaluation of this possibility by clinical evaluation and imaging of vertebral column.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
We are at our local ER. Probably should have done that in the first place. They will do exrays etc.and try to get him some relief. Thanks for your help.
Brief Answer:
Okay then
Detailed Answer:
Wishing your husband will recover soon.
Take care.
Okay then
Detailed Answer:
Wishing your husband will recover soon.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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