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Is Lower Back Pain Normal 8 Weeks After Accident?
Ibwasvin a car accident. 8 weeks ago. I have neck an lower pain. I have been to a doctor an have had Ct scans which showed degeneration. Of the lower spine. I am also suffering from a concussion. Afterbthe accident my abdomen an chest hurt. I had diarreah an still get it off an on. Also had burning when I urinated. Well I am still getting this cramp feelings. Is this normal 8 weeks after an accident. I am 48 an have not had a period in 2 years an had blood testbehich showed 2 years ago that I went through. Menopause. Pregnancy would be out of the Austin? Also never had lower back pain before. Why now
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Hi,
The injury you had sustained during the accident might have precipitated the event. Initially when there is little pain, out body itself tries to rectify it but once it gets out of hand the pain recurs and increases in severity. That is when generally scans will show a bulging disc or a herniated disc impinging upon the nerve. So I would advise you to fix up an appointment with your spine surgeon or physician and get a MRI done to evaluate the spine. Once the report is out you can decide on how to go about it. Initially pain medication along with physical therapy will do the trick. But for some surgery is an option for relentless pain.
The injury you had sustained during the accident might have precipitated the event. Initially when there is little pain, out body itself tries to rectify it but once it gets out of hand the pain recurs and increases in severity. That is when generally scans will show a bulging disc or a herniated disc impinging upon the nerve. So I would advise you to fix up an appointment with your spine surgeon or physician and get a MRI done to evaluate the spine. Once the report is out you can decide on how to go about it. Initially pain medication along with physical therapy will do the trick. But for some surgery is an option for relentless pain.
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