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dean37815
dean37815

Hi, I'm 22 and work in an environment where heavy lifting seems to be a nessecity. Some times awkward lifting is the only option also. Just before Christmas while getting into the shower I found a little rubbery lump that was movable in my lower left back. My back was hurting before this might I add. The lump has went down with some rest and gel etc. Recently I've been having a dull ache in my left hip. Any advice would be great as it's causing anxiety and I'm becoming my own doctor by means of Google!

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  • spinworm
    spinworm dean37815

    Posted

    Hello Dean

    First off, I am not medically qualified so if you have any concerns go and see your GP. Having said that, it could be a cyst caused by an ingrowing hair or possibly by friction with a belt or similar. Googling is dangerous, particularly on American sites, you can quite easily convince yourself that you have a variety of terminal diseases and you'll be lucky to make it through the night smile

    The two events may not be connected but as you have a physical job I would seek professional advice now rather than taking time off work later should the ache get worse.

     

    All the best.

    • dean37815
      dean37815 spinworm

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. The ache in my hip is just when I sit down an amount of time. It doesn't hurt to walk or any other forms of activity. It's not interfering with my movement etc, it's just irritating more than anything. I have no trouble urinating or there is no tingling sensations.
  • spinworm
    spinworm dean37815

    Posted

    Leaving the lump to one side sciatica seems a possible cause, that varies from annoying to extremely painful and is quite a common complaint, always go for the easy ones first.

    Regards.

    • dean37815
      dean37815 spinworm

      Posted

      The lump i can't find. It seems to have gone, I've read about sciatica and how lower back pain can travel down into the leg and is relieved with exercise or movement. I just asked on her to find out if anyone else has similar complaints as I rarely get sick or catch a cold so when I feel a pain I am certain that's my card being called.

      Dean

  • marshall71
    marshall71 dean37815

    Posted

    I thought I had sciatia pain in hip had a mri scan took me. Year to get one came back with my L5 DDD now my legs are both numb had physio and hydro had a job like yours heavy lifting

    On a cocktail of drugs I would get to the gps get it checked out mine started at your age I'm 43 now and it's been on and off

    • dean37815
      dean37815 marshall71

      Posted

      I'm just seeing your reply now, thank you. Hip pain runs in my family. My dad also gets it from being stationary for too long. I am still going to get an appointment with the doctor to give me a once over. Like I said before its more of an annoyance than anything, I've never had back problems or hip/leg problems in the past. Apart from sports injuries. Self diagnosing myself hasn't helped as I've developed an anxiety about it all.
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