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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loribroda | @loribroda | Jan 7, 2022

In reply to @rwinney "@loribroda Gotcha. Keep your spirits up, my friend. 😊" + (show)

Thank you for your support

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 19, 2022

I went for a fluoroscopic shot procedure yesterday for my hip. I couldn't believe I had no pain all night, and only a little today. She said when the lidocaine wears off, I may have pain until the steroid kicks in, which could be a few days. Has anyone has anything like this?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 19, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I went for a fluoroscopic shot procedure yesterday for my hip. I couldn't believe I had..." + (show)

Hey Lori, that sounds fantastic. I move your post to this discussion so the other members you've been sharing with like @rwinney @betterway so they can celebrate your pain-free sleep and success.

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Lori, I'm so happy that you have pain relief. What is the plan after the injection for continued success?

alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Feb 21, 2022

In reply to @ellens "I'm in a somewhat similar situation although I have not had surgeries. I have three books..." + (show)

Have his books too. His points regarding unexpressed anger make good sense to me. I best return to his writings as I too need a good kick you know where!

betterway | @betterway | Feb 22, 2022

In reply to @sueinmn "Yes, pain and the underlying cause(s) really does make us adjust our lifestyle! I was an..." + (show)

I am young 60 or I was before the injury and the pain. I really pace my self now. Slow and in bits and pieces with alot of breaks and ice packs. I still try, often to my own detriment. Even though it hurts like. I try and suck it up.

Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Feb 22, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I went for a fluoroscopic shot procedure yesterday for my hip. I couldn't believe I had..." + (show)

@loribroda Hi Lori. How are you feeling since your shot a few days ago? Was this your first experience with flouroscopic injections? I have had a few in my day. What is your opinion of them?

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 22, 2022

In reply to @rwinney "@loribroda Hi Lori. How are you feeling since your shot a few days ago? Was this..." + (show)

I have been pain free, in my hip, since the shot. I have had shots in my hip years ago, not sure if they were fluoroscopic injections. The thing that hurt the most, was the lidocaine injections...LOL I go back in 4 to 6 weeks! My team was exceptional, caring and pretty cool!

Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Feb 22, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I have been pain free, in my hip, since the shot. I have had shots in..." + (show)

@loribroda I'm so happy for your success, Lori!

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 23, 2022

In reply to @rwinney "@loribroda I'm so happy for your success, Lori!" + (show)

You and me both! It's nice to sleep and wake up with no hip pain!

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 26, 2022

In reply to @rwinney "@loribroda Hi Lori. How are you feeling since your shot a few days ago? Was this..." + (show)

The lidocaine injection hurt more than the steriod! lol I am still pain free in my hip, but i still get pain shooting down my leg to my knee and ankle. I will definitely get it again. I can actually walk without it feeling like my leg is going to give out. Thanks for your concern, I really appreciate it!