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What Could Cause Constant Lower Back Pain, Sudden Sharp Pain In Buttock And Hip While Being On Co Codamol?

I have been suffering with lower back pain for a number of months. I have seen my GP who has sent my case to my local hospital. Over the last week the pain is more constant and I am finding it hard to stand after sitting and getting up in the mornings. I get sudden very sharp pains into my buttock and into my right hip. I am taking co codamol which are not doing anything for the pain. The pain is now always there and I am not sure if I should go to the hospital via A&E as my appointment is not for 2 more weeks and living with the constant pain is now getting harder to bare. Can you please advise
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi,

I have read your problem.

Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following:

- Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised.

- Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain.

- You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor.

- Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening .

I hope it helps.

You are welcome to ask further health related queries.

If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

Let me know if you have any concerns.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.
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What Could Cause Constant Lower Back Pain, Sudden Sharp Pain In Buttock And Hip While Being On Co Codamol?

Hi, I have read your problem. Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. Let me know if you have any concerns. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 Thanks. Dr.Singh.