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What Causes Lower Back Pain While Taking Crestor?

Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2014

Question: I have been having lower back pains in the middle of the nite. After a bowel movement, the pains subside and when I get up in the morning, they are gone and do not return during the day. I am taking Crestor which tends to constipate me. That has been a good thing, I thought, because I have always had a bit of IBS. Before I invest in a new mattress (12 yrs. old) or just decide I need something more drastic, thought I would see what you have to say. I will be 80 shortly and at age 55 had a bout of sciatic caused by a bulging disc. I lead a pretty sedentary life.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Get x-ray of lumbosacral spine done. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have read your query. You should consult your doctor who prescribe you crestor as this medicine cause muscle pain in many patients. You should get your x-ray lumbo-sacral spine done in AP and Lateral view. Send me report or discuss it with your doctor. Till then you should avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. Thanks. Dr.Singh.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (1 hour later)

I had the xray you suggested done 2 years ago and it showed no problems. The pain seems to be more when my bowel is full and not on any other regular basis. I do no heavy lifting and do take a Tylenol if I suffer pain from some arthritis I have. I also have a prolapsed bladder but it falls back in place at nite. As I mentioned, this problem isn't constant.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: Get x-ray of lumbosacral spine done. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query again. My friend, you have x-ray which is 2 years old. Still I advise you x-ray lumbo-sacral spine done in AP and Lateral view. Send me report or discuss it with your doctor. Even if problem is not constant and occur only when bowel is full, you should not ignore it, because if you have disc prolapse previously even slight bowel fullness will press upon nerve at that level and cause low back ache. You have also mentioned now history of bladder prolapse, it can also be cause of low back pain, your constipation is also one of the reason behind it. So you still need to consult a doctor who will do your physical examination and advise bladder and pelvic ultrasounds to exclude any masses or cysts putting pressure on the bladder and to assess muscle function and Urodynamics study. Send me report of x-ray and physical examination.Then I will advise your further management. I hope you have get your answer, You are welcome to any health related query. Thanks. Dr.Singh.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E