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shooting pains in my lower back

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Megs123
Megs123

For the last year I have been experiencing shooting pains in my lower back, the pains are short but very sharp and feels like a painful vibration is being sent through my lower back. I get this once or twice a week and I get it when I'm lying in bed, sitting down or standing up, I get it more when I'm not moving and when I'm relaxed. I'm not sure if this is normal for my age but I'm in need of advice, any help??  

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Megs123

    Posted

    Ck with it doc for a diagnosis usually a X-ray can start treatment early before the issue becomes life long.

    CHEERS

    HOPE

  • ana100966
    ana100966 Megs123

    Posted

    I had something similar but the shooting pain was in my foot. I had a MRI to my lower back and was diagnosed with modic changes on my L5/L4 vertebrae. On this site there is a discusion going on about the subject. I advise you to read it. Regards, Ana
  • dawnylou68
    dawnylou68 Megs123

    Posted

    I would see a doctor sound like it could sciatica but I'm no doctor just suffered for yrs myself"
    • Megs123
      Megs123 dawnylou68

      Posted

      I did think it was siatica, that's why I left it, seeing as I had it in my hip for months, I just haven't seen the point 
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