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| Caitybug
- Sat May 30, 2009 11:33 am |
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I awoke yesterday to the worst back pain of my entire life. I had pretty bad sciatic pain during my pregnancy and that was nothing compared to this. Also, I have had stiffness and pain in my right calf, ankle and foot for the past 2 weeks. The pain in my back starts in the area of my bra line and encompasses my entire lower back. It hurts to move, breathe, sit, stand, etc. Please help!!
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| Tom Plamondon PA-C
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:23 pm |
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 Hello,
The pain near the bra line with difficulty breathing is likely from muscle spasms secondary to the sciatica flare up (right leg symptoms for 2 weeks).
The immediate plan calls for muscle relaxation and pain control with medicine and/or hot and cold packs.
Then it is activity as tolerated and gentle exercise.
If needed physical therapy for a few weeks.
If symptoms worsen despite conservative treatment you may need to see a back specialist (orthopedist or neurologist).
Take care.
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