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How Is Low Back And Sacral Pain Caused By A Fall Treated?

Hi, I am a 49 y.o. female 5 feet tall and 170 lbs. I have had muscle sprains in my lower back from an MVA a couple years ago and the pain went away after a couple weeks, but it never hurt this bad and with no relief. I fell in a store 3 days ago while sitting in a chair that gave out, I am now having alot of pain in my lower back and sacral region. My pelvic organs are sore as well. I am not getting full relief from the pain even with 800 mg of advil. The pain is also going down my leg and my leg feels a bit weak. Could it be worse then a muscle sprain? Who should I see for this?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi Welcome to HCM.

I understand your concern.
Your earlier pain a couple of years ago is strongly related to MVA.but since it disappeared,it extremely important for you evaluate thoroughly the cause of pain in your case.Trauma could be a possible cause as of now,injuring the disc or causing sciatic nerve compression resulting in sciatica.I strongly recommend you to have a MRI scan of the spine.This can accurately detect the pathology if any.This is unlikely to be a muscle pain as it radiating to great extent with associated trauma.A total serum calcium level is helpful.Meanwhile analgesics like ibuprofen and diclofenac will help.Consult your neurosurgeon with regards to above.Post your further queries,if any.
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How Is Low Back And Sacral Pain Caused By A Fall Treated?

Hi Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. Your earlier pain a couple of years ago is strongly related to MVA.but since it disappeared,it extremely important for you evaluate thoroughly the cause of pain in your case.Trauma could be a possible cause as of now,injuring the disc or causing sciatic nerve compression resulting in sciatica.I strongly recommend you to have a MRI scan of the spine.This can accurately detect the pathology if any.This is unlikely to be a muscle pain as it radiating to great extent with associated trauma.A total serum calcium level is helpful.Meanwhile analgesics like ibuprofen and diclofenac will help.Consult your neurosurgeon with regards to above.Post your further queries,if any. Thank you.