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How To Treat Back Pain Spreading To My Legs And Causing Weight Loss?

for last 4 months I have had bad back pain which has now spread into my legs I also have a lot of pain around the pubic bone area. I have lost around 3 stone as when I eat I become full, sore and bloated very quickly I am unable to sit straight or stand the pain eases when I lie down I am taking painkillers every 4 hours to help but does not seem to be working
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi i would recommend you to get an xray done and also urine analysis done,the back pain can be due to cord compression or irritation of nerve roots.
Hope this helps
Goodluck
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How To Treat Back Pain Spreading To My Legs And Causing Weight Loss?

Hi i would recommend you to get an xray done and also urine analysis done,the back pain can be due to cord compression or irritation of nerve roots. Hope this helps Goodluck