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Back ache

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anne28129
anne28129

PmR and GCA sufferer i have now got a really bad pain in my lower back. If i sit still im ok but moving is really uncomfortable. Is this related or is it something else to worry about?

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  • EileenH
    EileenH anne28129

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    Where exactly? It could be sacroiliac problems - can be due to tight or spasmed back muscles. If it is muscular it could be piriformis syndrome. Both can be related to PMR although you can develop them without PMR too.

    Try sitting upright with a warm hot water bottle across where it hurts - that will relax tight muscles. My doctors can be rather more proactive - with injections to relax the muscle but I'm not in the UK.

    • anne28129
      anne28129 EileenH

      Posted

      HI

      the pain is in my lower back at the base of mg spine,

      Thanks for the ideas which i will try 

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