Worrying too much about my back pain - dr update

Hi Sweet Rrakkma,

I understand why that would cause you some stress. The most benign of bowel problems can cause back pain. At least, they do for me. Cramping, bloated-ness, gas, etc. can all be a contributing factor. Also, this may be TMI for me to ask, but are you straining too hard when having a BM? You can actually sprain your back from doing this!
But-- so can many other HARMLESS things. Sleep position, posture, staying in one position too long... the list goes on.

My thoughts and prayers are wit you... you are just fine XO

Hi

Sorry to hear you are having back pain I have chronic back pain so can relate to what you are going through.

Bowel problems can cause back pain I take strong pain killers which cause constipation which then can cause me back pain.

I hope you get some answers from neurologist can give you some answers keep us posted.

Hibee

Yes visited neurologist today and she checked me throughout.
She said she is not suspecting from herniated disc, but may be a mechanical back pain due to straining.
She ordered an xray, and of course it was quick and I was as stiff as a cement block while waiting for her to view it.
She was like "oh why so nervous, nothing sinister will be visible on an x-ray" oh THANK YOU! Lol xD

But she was fantastic, a very patient and calm dr. Explained everything detailed and answered every question.
She said there is a relationship between back pain and bowels but not a cause relationship. She said she is not sure if bowel problems may cause back pain but she knows a strained back would ache after bowel movements and this is very normal.

By the way, I had a glimpse on her screen while she looked at my spine and hip scan film, wow, I thought it looked quite a beautiful figure. As bone structure...
Mom was like "ok, now you are very anxious. Want me to ask dr for sedatives?" xD hahah

Dr said one can never be sure about good health even though regular check ups. She added as a dr she is against having annual check ups other than just blood works and gyno. Because there are millions of things to check in body. This will bring more anxiety for a person like me!

<3