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I have a very sharp pain in my lower back on the left hand side of my spine. It feels like a nerve but I m not sure because it doesn t go down my leg at all. It s painful to get up from a chair or bed. Ice seems to help little but of course I can t keep ice on it all the time. It is better the more active I am, which is also fine, but I also can t be active constantly....I have a really difficult time sleeping. I had a knee replacement on my right knee two years ago. Could that be attributing to it?
Hi Knee replacement has nothing to do...sudden pain on movement means some pars articular small joint implication which can be assessed by an MRI. Utasof now,you may take pain meds like tramadol or Advil 2 to 3 times after meals,apply muscle relaxants locally till you seek consultation with spine doctor,if medicines do not alleviate your symptoms
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What Does Sharp Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?
Hi Knee replacement has nothing to do...sudden pain on movement means some pars articular small joint implication which can be assessed by an MRI. Utasof now,you may take pain meds like tramadol or Advil 2 to 3 times after meals,apply muscle relaxants locally till you seek consultation with spine doctor,if medicines do not alleviate your symptoms