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Sciatica with IBS flare up?

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teri76755
teri76755

Has anyone else noticed that IBS flare ups seem to coincide with back pain and/or sciatica? 

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  • jan48389
    jan48389 teri76755

    Posted

    Interesting you should say this. Yes, i do experience back pain alongside flare ups but I don’t know if it’s just coincidence. 

    Jan

  • FA54321
    FA54321 teri76755

    Posted

    Well as I’ve had sciatica since 2005 it’s hard to say, I have noticed more back pain when I get flare ups, however the sciatic nerve pain is constant due to other health issues. 
  • dilys83010
    dilys83010 teri76755

    Posted

    I have horrific back pain with an ibs flare up am just getting over a week of back pain due to IBS I get stabbing pains trapped wind pains and muscular pain all in my back due to ibs and it's so painful I can't even stand so the answer to your question is YES lol

  • teri76755
    teri76755

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies. My GI seemed dismissive of the idea that my back pain had anything to do with IBS. I’ve noticed a pattern though that tells a different story! 
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 teri76755

    Posted

    The lower part of your colon wraps around your lower back.  This is why you can get back pain with IBS.  I have a lower back injury which made my IBS worse when it first started.
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