calypso Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Has anyone here ever experienced a herniated disc or anything like that? I woke up this morning with excruciating one-sided back pain that only comes and goes with certain movements -- and it feels very radiating/nerve-like. I am a massage therapist, so I deal with a fair amount of people in pain, but I don't think I've had a client describe anything this severe. It's definitely not my kidneys. It's definitely neuromuscular. But I'm a little worried since a) I can barely move without wanting to scream; my legs, especially my left, feel weak; c) I have been horribly constipated and now this is making things much worse. How long can herniated discs be in the "acute" phase? Is there anything dangerous that could be going on? I'm probably going to break down and call my doctor tomorrow, but any advice is appreciated.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't know about herniated disks, but if the pain is as severe as you're describing you should probably get to the ER or to your doctor quickly. Sudden, severe pain counts as an emergency.Hope everything's okay!-Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Go to the doctor.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 amy,i think, like the others have said, that you better see the doctor. i hope s/he can help you getting rid of the pain soon. i know how painful this can be.corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labas_2u@shaw.ca Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I'm with the others Amy, call your doctor especially if this is something new.Take care of yourself and let us know how you make out...Maggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Amy,Yikes...I don't know...Did you heed the advice of others and get thee to a doctor???How are you doing? I'm worried about you!!!Let us know if you can!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Since Friday, I got worse, then a tiny bit better. I have an appt. for tomorrow afternoon. But, if you look at my other recent post, I found out I'm pregnant, so I won't be able to take much for this pain. I'm having a very difficult time taking care of my 2-year-old right now. Lifting her is out of the question. I can't really lean forward, bend over, walk for a long time, etc. I'm hoping the back pain isn't my body already starting to tell me it doesn't like being pregnant. I think it's probably a coincidence, though strange timing.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I developed a very painful kidney stone in the early weeks of my pregnancy. Assume that has been ruled out by now, but just thought I'd mention.Hope you are doing better.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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