I Have Been Have Lower Back Pain From Above My

Posted on Thu, 2 May 2019

Question: I have been have lower back pain from above my tail bone all the way across to the tops of my butt cheeks on both sides now for about. 4 weeks to a month and it especially hurts my when I go from a sitting to standing position or vice verse . It is constantly there and sometimes will ease up . But never goes away . I’m 33 female no injuries that I can recall

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed

Detailed Answer:
Helo,

I understand your concern. Constant lower back pain, unrelated to trauma, made worse by change of position and going on for a long time is a symptom that requires thorough investigation.

In order for me to give you a more informed opinion I need more information on your present condition. Have you noticed any weight loss recently? Do you feel weakness, or numbness or tingling in the legs? Does the pain spread to one or both legs? Does the pain increase at rest or during the night? Does the pain disturb your sleep? Have you had any changes in your bowel or bladder habits? Have you been experiencing any fever?
What medication have you used for the pain and does it help?

Please take the time to answer the above questions so I may have the necessary information to give you my opinion. Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (16 hours later)

No no weakness or tingling in with leg. Or any pain slight weakness and the pain is worse if I sit or stand for to long at s time. No fever having bowel movements less frequently I noticed and taking ibuprofen for pain. Works sometimes

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Recommended tests

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Sorry for the delay in my answer...

As a first step, I would recommend a complete blood count test, a urine analysis, a kidney-ureter-bladder (KUB) Ultrasound to rule out a urinary tract infection or stone, as well as an ultrasound of the ovaries and uterus.

If these are normal, the next step would be a lumbar MRI looking for any lumbar spine anomaly.

Please discuss with your primary care physician for a referral.
I hope this answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee