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Posted 3/19/2014 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
I had a permanent ileostomy in mid January, 8 weeks ago. I have always been in very good physical shape and very active. Now when I take my little pooch for a walk, after walking about a mile, my back kills me. Same deal if I'm somewhere and have to be on my feet for a long time. Anyone else go through this?
Posted 3/20/2014 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Nova Scotia

I had my ileo surgery in October, and I too had back pain after long walks or standing for longer periods. At first I thought it must be related to a crappy mattress in the hospital, or to body positioning on the OR table, and I'm sure that contributed some, however our abs were cut through during the surgery, and our backs are compensating.

I mentioned my lower back pain to my surgeon during a followup in January, and she confirmed that the pain was most likely because of the back muscles being used to stabilize the core. Now I am five months post op and my back pain is much improved. I'm able to hit the gym 5 days a week in addition to long walks outside. I'm doing planks and stability ball exercises to work my core, and things are much better now that the abdominal muscles are healed and getting stronger. I invested in a very good pair of shoes for the gym as well.

I hope the pain gets better for you soon.
Posted 3/20/2014 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much. I appreciate it. I suspected something along that line and see my surgeon next week but often think the folks on here that have lived it know more than the docs😏
Posted 3/22/2014 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I had surgery in Dec 2013 and am in Physical Therapy for the glutes and lower left back. I noticed I was walking funny after surgery and the Surgeon immediately prescribed PT. It's a slow process as it's a big muscle but there alot of scar tissue that need to be broken down and I also need to build up my core muscle. My lower left side hurt as it compensating for the other weak muscles.

Surgery can cause a lot of issues so please go to your doctor and get evaluated for Physical Therapy.
Posted 3/23/2014 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there, I have a painful back at times, not related to GI issues but I have found two things really help:

Topricin, a topical analgesic cream, purchased at a health food store.

Stretching my back with this exercise - lie down on the floor, arms at your sides, bring one leg up at a time, with knee bent, hug your leg by holding it at your calf, pull it tight to your chest and hold for 10 seconds, release, stretch out this leg flat on the floor again. Do the other leg, and alternate between each leg, 10 times each side. Several times a day. When I do this exercise, my back is much better.

I'm sure the above exercise has a specific name, but I can't remember it, I just read this tip in a magazine and was skeptical it would work but it does.

I hope you feel better.
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