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04-06-2009, 05:05 PM
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Throbbing Back Pain and Constipation
I have been experiencing horrible throbbing pain in my low back (where the herniation is) that feels like nerves pinching for the past few days. Without even realizing it, apparently I was a bit constipated. I was in tears this AM when I got up, and since having had a BM feel much better. has anyone else had/seen any correlation between the two? Or am I just imagining it?
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Karla Age 47 Constant Back Pain since Jan 2008 PT, Traction, MRIs, CT Scan, Epidural Injections, Discogram Herniated disc at L4-L5, spinal stenosis Slight DDD and bulging discs at T6-8 Surgery June 12, 2009 - Scheduled for ADR, ended up with Fusion 
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04-07-2009, 01:13 PM
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I have had a similar experience, though not as severe as what you are describing. I had what felt like typical sciatica pain, that seemed to be associated with constipation. Since I don't have the typical sciatica pain, normally, it was noticeable.
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Cathy MRI 12/07 L4-5 Mild-moderate disc degeneration with dessication. L5-S1 Mild disc degeneration with dessication, minimal disc bulging. PT/medication/acupuncture/ESI's/facet injection Discogram 12/3/08 confirmed L4/L5 & L5/S1 as pain generators.
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04-10-2009, 08:59 PM
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Oh Poo!
Karla,
Many experience constipation and diarrhea from nerve inflammation. It would seem to me that depending on how clogged the plumbing is could have some effect due to pressure being exerted from the abdominal cavity towards the spine. Just a guess. Paul
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MVA on 20AUG07 at work L4/L5 Annular Tear One failed epidural 12OCT08 Discogram 10FEB08 ADR Prodisc L 10JUN08 Discogram 08APR09 for gnawing 3+ pain when sitting results negative Facet injection L4/5 upcoming 03JUN09 Cancelled because pain is subsiding  Follow up on 01JUL09 with Dr. D
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04-15-2009, 10:16 PM
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As always, please be aware of cauda equina symptoms - just in case.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cauda...e/page2_em.htm My best - Allan
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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