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Sharp and shooting lower back pain
4 and a half month pregnant and I am experiencing sudden sharp lower back pain right in the middle point of lower back. The pain so intense that I can't sit or stand straight. Can't walk without support. Even while sleeping if I try to move an inch I feel a shooting pain in my back and wake up because of that. Is it back strain or what? And what medication should I take to ease it.
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You should do some exercises for your back and calf muscles.
Further explanation can be done by giving a demonstration.
Medicines have a limited role. You should look after your hydration and take Calcium tablets with Zinc and Magnesium and also take Neurobion
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Back pain this intense in pregnancy needs attention. Not being able to sit, stand or move without a shooting pain goes beyond usual pregnancy strain.
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Please get examined in person soon so your obstetrician can check for nerve involvement and suggest pregnancy-safe pain relief.
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Please don't start any pain medication on your own, some options aren't safe in pregnancy.
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