undiagnosed low back / right Sacroilliac Pain

SI joint issues can be seen on an x-ray most of the time, for example, my SI joints are calcifying, and that was found on an x-ray. So, I hope you received an answer from your Dr after you had the x-rays done.

The SI joints aren't actually a "joints" like knees, they're thick tendons that hold the sacral bone to the ilium (near the hip), I believe.

If you do have calcifying SI or inflamed SI (Sacroiliitis), it should show up on an x-ray. If not, a flouroscopy under x-ray could help you get a diagnosis, possibly?

You mentioned Sciatica, I think? These can sometimes be helped by nerve blocks. But, I understand that you received no relief from an injection for Sciatica, is that correct? If you didn't get relief from the injection -- sometimes it can take days to make it better -- it sounds like the Dr may have given you an injection in the wrong location? The pain from Sciatica begins in the upper part of your gluteous maximus, and often the pain travels down the back of the leg. Is this what is happening to you?

Just to let you know my experience, I've been dealing with progressing spine & pain problems for over 15 years; my problems began when I was considered "too young for any kind of serious spine trouble." Well, I finally learned at the age of 36 that my neck was severely damaged. It took me years to get anyone to listen to me. By the time I was seen for C-spine probs, I needed surgery, STAT.

In my case, things have spiraled downward since I had the Cervical Fusion + Diskectomy @ 4 levels. In the last 5 years, I've developed 15 bulging disks, 5 herniated (C-5 to L-5), and many, many other spine & pain issues (CRPS).

You're not alone in your pain. No one will understand how you feel except for us in the same boat as you are, and many Drs are ready to write people off that are under 40. I can only function when I'm on a variety of pain meds, such as methadone, gabapentin, Celebrex, Tylenol, Flexeril, and l still want to die on certain days. Well, I wouldn't be able to make food for my kids or do anything if it wasn't for appropriate medication.

Sorry you're not sleeping, I've been there, too. And like I said, you're not alone. Please reply if you can, and let us know what was found on your x-ray.

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I have been experimenting on pain relief from various conditions for last 8-9 years. I was told that I have severe osteoporosis about 8-9 years back. Today I have perfect bones. I am actively playing competitive level badminton for last 5 years now. I understand that your pain is the result of some accident. If a person is extremely dehydrated then drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water for 2 days after accident may help a lot. But if a person has been drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water or other liquids for last few months or years then the best thing to relieve pain would be to give up all liquids and water for 24 hours and rest in bed. After 24 hours one should get relief from pain. But since it is cronic case the pain will return as soon as u start water and other liquids intake.

So the best thing would be to give up water and liquids for 24 hours then resume 2 to 3 glasses of water intake (1 glass 1 hour before each meal) for next 3 days and then keep repeating this for next 2 to 3 months till one gets full relief.

Giving up water and liquids for longer durations at one go may cause organ failure. Do risk that even if u get complete relief in first 24 hours.

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SI joint issues can be seen on an x-ray most of the time, for example, my SI joints are calcifying, and that was found on an x-ray. So, I hope you received an answer from your Dr after you had the x-rays done.

The SI joints aren't actually a "joints" like knees, they're thick tendons that hold the sacral bone to the ilium (near the hip), I believe.

If you do have calcifying SI or inflamed SI (Sacroiliitis), it should show up on an x-ray. If not, a flouroscopy under x-ray could help you get a diagnosis, possibly?

You mentioned Sciatica, I think? These can sometimes be helped by nerve blocks. But, I understand that you received no relief from an injection for Sciatica, is that correct? If you didn't get relief from the injection -- sometimes it can take days to make it better -- it sounds like the Dr may have given you an injection in the wrong location? The pain from Sciatica begins in the upper part of your gluteous maximus, and often the pain travels down the back of the leg. Is this what is happening to you?

Just to let you know my experience, I've been dealing with progressing spine & pain problems for over 15 years; my problems began when I was considered "too young for any kind of serious spine trouble." Well, I finally learned at the age of 36 that my neck was severely damaged. It took me years to get anyone to listen to me. By the time I was seen for C-spine probs, I needed surgery, STAT.

In my case, things have spiraled downward since I had the Cervical Fusion + Diskectomy @ 4 levels. In the last 5 years, I've developed 15 bulging disks, 5 herniated (C-5 to L-5), and many, many other spine & pain issues (CRPS).

You're not alone in your pain. No one will understand how you feel except for us in the same boat as you are, and many Drs are ready to write people off that are under 40. I can only function when I'm on a variety of pain meds, such as methadone, gabapentin, Celebrex, Tylenol, Flexeril, and l still want to die on certain days. Well, I wouldn't be able to make food for my kids or do anything if it wasn't for appropriate medication.

Sorry you're not sleeping, I've been there, too. And like I said, you're not alone. Please reply if you can, and let us know what was found on your x-ray.

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SI joint issues can be seen on an x-ray most of the time, for example, my SI joints are calcifying, and that was found on an x-ray. So, I hope you received an answer from your Dr after you had the x-rays done.

The SI joints aren't actually a "joints" like knees, they're thick tendons that hold the sacral bone to the ilium (near the hip), I believe.

If you do have calcifying SI or inflamed SI (Sacroiliitis), it should show up on an x-ray. If not, a flouroscopy under x-ray could help you get a diagnosis, possibly?

You mentioned Sciatica, I think? These can sometimes be helped by nerve blocks. But, I understand that you received no relief from an injection for Sciatica, is that correct? If you didn't get relief from the injection -- sometimes it can take days to make it better -- it sounds like the Dr may have given you an injection in the wrong location? The pain from Sciatica begins in the upper part of your gluteous maximus, and often the pain travels down the back of the leg. Is this what is happening to you?

Just to let you know my experience, I've been dealing with progressing spine & pain problems for over 15 years; my problems began when I was considered "too young for any kind of serious spine trouble." Well, I finally learned at the age of 36 that my neck was severely damaged. It took me years to get anyone to listen to me. By the time I was seen for C-spine probs, I needed surgery, STAT.

In my case, things have spiraled downward since I had the Cervical Fusion + Diskectomy @ 4 levels. In the last 5 years, I've developed 15 bulging disks, 5 herniated (C-5 to L-5), and many, many other spine & pain issues (CRPS).

You're not alone in your pain. No one will understand how you feel except for us in the same boat as you are, and many Drs are ready to write people off that are under 40. I can only function when I'm on a variety of pain meds, such as methadone, gabapentin, Celebrex, Tylenol, Flexeril, and l still want to die on certain days. Well, I wouldn't be able to make food for my kids or do anything if it wasn't for appropriate medication.

Sorry you're not sleeping, I've been there, too. And like I said, you're not alone. Please reply if you can, and let us know what was found on your x-ray.

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The body is such a complicated structure. I was in pain for 12 years. 12 years of hearing it was this or that trying every treatment you can think of. I too had sever low back pain. It throbed and raidiated down both legs. I couldn't stand too long, sit too long, forget exercise...I went from a very active person to someone crippled with pain most of the time. I missed worked, missed out on family time etc. Nothing worked, until I visisted the Mayo Clinic. After many tests I was diagnosed with Chronic Myofacial Pain Syndrome and some aspects of Fibromyalgia. I'm on Cymbalta to help with the pain, Trazadone to help me sleep and to handle the occasional melt down I have to take an antianxiety med. Occasionally, the pain gets to so bad I have to go to the ER and get a muscle relaxer. So, low back pain can be caused by a whole host of things...never thought I would have gotten the diagnosis I did. Hope you get an answer soon.

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