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What Causes Severe Pain In Pelvis And Legs Along With Stiffness In Lower Back?
Just wondering if someone can give me some advice. I have already been to a doctor and didnt really get much help. Im 29, almost 5ft 10 and my bmi is just over 40. I have a four month old, a ninthteen month old and an eight year old. I have suffer with chronic back pain and IBS. During my last two pregnancies I had severe pelvic pain and on the last one my IBS also played up terrible. The pelvic pain is still there since having my third baby. I am also finding that Im having awful leg pain. My back is quite stiff and its becoming difficult to walk. My own doctor prescribed difene but it doesnt seem to be helping. Im also extremely tired lately and im sleeping for up to four hours during the day with the baby who im still nursing. I just do not feel right at all. Any suggestions?
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Lower back ache is a common problem seen in multi-parous women.
Common causes of lower back ache are muscle spasm/ muscle strain, arthritis, disc protrusion etc.
A clinical assessment and relevant investigations like X-ray and MRI of lower back are required to know the status of the lower vertebral column and surrounding soft tissue.
Associated leg pain can be due to compression of nerve supplying the leg.
MRI can help in determining any compression of the nerve.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Lower back ache is a common problem seen in multi-parous women.
Common causes of lower back ache are muscle spasm/ muscle strain, arthritis, disc protrusion etc.
A clinical assessment and relevant investigations like X-ray and MRI of lower back are required to know the status of the lower vertebral column and surrounding soft tissue.
Associated leg pain can be due to compression of nerve supplying the leg.
MRI can help in determining any compression of the nerve.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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