You are likely agitating the nerve mechanically (herniated disk)......

Jul 30, 2014
4:46:58pm

Bluedomination

through backpacking, sleeping on the ground, lifting objects, sudden jolts such as sneezing and after the mechanical agitation inflammation follows, but the inflammation takes some time to crescendo.

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How do you know when it's time to see a doctor about a bad back?

kccougar

7/30/14 4:11pm

When you start going paralyzed from the waist down

2FarGone

7/30/14 4:14pm

My leg is numb and I have been having symptoms like this for a couple of months

Greg4BYU

7/30/14 4:15pm

Now.

Finngirl

7/30/14 4:18pm

Yes! Go to a doctor and figure out exactly what is wrong........

Bluedomination

7/30/14 4:20pm

Also, back packing and sleeping on the ground is a terrible idea if you have

Bluedomination

7/30/14 4:23pm

So what does it mean

kccougar

7/30/14 4:26pm

It means youare getting old. Welcome to the club. Dues are collected at the EoM

BYUtka

7/30/14 4:29pm

You are likely agitating the nerve mechanically (herniated disk)......

Bluedomination

7/30/14 4:46pm

Thanks. I guess I should set up an appointment.

kccougar

7/30/14 4:52pm

Backpacking does wonders for mine. My Thermarest Trail Lite pad is the ticket.

CariocaCoug

7/30/14 4:42pm

I just had a microdiscetomy

Soils Coug

7/30/14 4:41pm

I've dealt with back problems all of my life and here's what my doctor has said

61_Shasta

7/30/14 5:01pm

Back surgery curing back pain is a flip of the coin.

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