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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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1kay2 | @1kay2 | 3 days ago
In reply to @kstewart01 "@1kay2 So did you ever think of surgery." + (show)
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@1kay2 So did you ever think of surgery.

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@kstewart01 I will not consider surgery now because I have heard too many people who had bad experiences.

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robertwp | @robertwp | 2 days ago
In reply to @loriesco "yes. We can offer ideas. I have had several spine surgeries from top to bottom. Find..." + (show)
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yes. We can offer ideas. I have had several spine surgeries from top to bottom. Find an MFR therapist - try a few. It is WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!! I will be seeing one for the rest of my life. A lot of your pain can be coming from the nerves along the route of your spine. You need attention to stay in alignment. You also need to help yourself. You CAN exercise through the pain! There are other things which can be helpful like figuring out if you have complications from what appears unrelated. I had gout and insulin resistance. Getting on medication for both reduced my pain and inflammation by 75% AFTER 30 years of being on this degeneration ride. Learn to LOVE your pain. Accepting that you can't do anything about it at a particular moment is critical. I have been on low-dose Percocet for 25 years. It is a lifesaver! Figuring out what triggers my pain - INDISPENSABLE! Having doctors who are supportive - CRITICAL! Realizing that EVERYONE struggles in this life is important too. Its maybe your cross to bear and helps you in some way which you have to figure out.

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Very wise words,thank you for contributing.

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avamerica | @avamerica | 2 days ago
In reply to @roxiesmom13 "For some people (I’m one) pain is a part of life and mitigation to a tolerable..." + (show)
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For some people (I’m one) pain is a part of life and mitigation to a tolerable level is my goal. I have accepted I will never be pain free and refuse to live my life in a zombie state due to over medication ( which is where I would be if I took everything the doc put me on). There is a familial component to pain: oa is responsible for most of mine as well as fibromyalgia. I get some relief through gentle stretching exercises, massage,water exercise, relaxation protocols but most important prayer.

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@roxiesmom13

Amen.
Good for you for choosing to be proactive in yout pain management & not rely on prescriptions. I can empathize completely. As soon as my surgery heals to the point I can do the gentle "mobility through water" classes, I'll be going regularly 🫶

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laura9587 | @laura9587 | 1 day ago

Hi! I’m in the same boat as you are, sorry to hear that! I just had a SI Injection, have you tried that?

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