Low Back Pain Going into Hip and Leg

Posted by donaldjames1 @donaldjames1, Dec 8, 2020

I have had 5 surgeries/fusions on my back and neck. I have not been able to get out of pain. I have lower right back pain, goes into my hip and into right leg. They think it might be my hip now, but doctor took and xray of hip a d they looked fine, he said. So I am in a position where I'm on pain meds and dont know who to see that can help me. I need help be a use of the pain when I get up. I also have pain in between shoulder blades which is secondary to my right lower back. I have had MRI done and they do not see what it may be... I'm just tired of being in pain with no life. I know God sent me to this site to find out options. Can someone help?

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lorirenee1 | @lorirenee1 | Dec 9, 2020

In reply to @donaldjames1 "Yes, pain is very debilitating and makes it hard to cope with anything" + (show)

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wheelerma | @wheelerma | Dec 9, 2020

In reply to @lorirenee1 "@donaldjames1 Hi Don, I left you a private message regarding Kratom. In case you did not..." + (show)

I would be interested in anything you could tell me about Kratom. Thank you!

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 9, 2020

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@wheelerma, You will notice that we have deleted your email address from your post to protect your privacy from spammers who harvest email addresses from public forums. We value member privacy and urge members who wish to share contact information to use the private message feature on Connect. For information on using private messages, please see the Getting Started on Connect guide - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/get-started-on-connect/#send-private-message

wheelerma | @wheelerma | Dec 9, 2020

Thank You!!!!!

ellens | @ellens | Dec 9, 2020

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I suggest you first look it up on the Mayo Clinic site.

mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Dec 10, 2020

The Sciatica nerve runs from lower back (buttocks) down leg & can cause severe pain. I have had it for years & have had numerous and varied treatments for it. None worked, sorry to say. I have pain every day, and the only remedy/relief I have found is to sit down till it subsides.. Perhaps the nerve is being impinged upon somehow. The internet, (on reputable sites) is always a good source to learn about this problem.
I have not found a doctor that is able to help alleviate my pain even though they have tried everything from physical therapy to surgical procedures.

Erika | @erikas | Dec 13, 2020

In reply to @mermaid7272 "The Sciatica nerve runs from lower back (buttocks) down leg & can cause severe pain. I..." + (show)

@mermaid7272 You've tried a lot of treatments for sciatic pain but nothing has worked.

Below I have linked a previous discussion on this topic. I encourage you to scroll through the comments.
- Sciatica https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sciatica-3/

May I ask how many physical therapists and physical therapy sessions you went to?

mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Dec 13, 2020

At least three therapists, one tried warm water, another was a specialist in backs, can't recall the other.person, I'd say at least 60 sessions in total. All tried various exersizes, massages and streches , (I can't spell today--- very painful day!)

harvey2007 | @harvey2007 | May 1, 2021

I have been having low back and leg pain.
Physical therapy, accupuncture, chiropractic and steroid shots haven’t helped.
Been to 5 surgeons and had 5 different surgeries recommended - everything from a double fusion to a simple discectomy.
Any advice?

Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | May 1, 2021

In reply to @harvey2007 "I have been having low back and leg pain. Physical therapy, accupuncture, chiropractic and steroid shots..." + (show)

Hi @harvey2007, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will see that I moved your comment to a discussion where @donaldjames1 is discussing back and leg pain after 5 surgeries. I thought you two had some things in common and encourage you to connect with the other member in this conversation.

Are you considering one of the surgeries they recommend?