Current Events > This is a definite "Go to the doctor" moment.

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My lower back had been hurting off and on recent. I leaned over to pick up a basic concrete brick. (Granted, I didn't brace myself. I leaned over to pick it up, but it's still only a brick.) And pain immediately shot down my back. When I curl my toes, I feel a tiny bit of pain at the base of my spine. And it's agonizing to put any weight on my left leg.


I've got a vacation coming up in three weeks. I hope this is something that'll be fine in the morning. If not, I guess I'll have to see a doctor.

So instead of going to a doctor, you went to ce
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Chill tale lad
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My doctor is a 20 minute drive away. I'm honestly not sure if I can do that at the moment. I also don't want to tell someone "come and get me." I may have to if my condition doesn't change though.

get an uber then
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Go to the doctor you dingle berry. If you are in enough pain you think you can't even drive yourself you should already be asking someone for a ride.
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TheLazyChampion posted...

My lower back had been hurting off and on recent. I leaned over to pick up a basic concrete brick. (Granted, I didn't brace myself. I leaned over to pick it up, but it's still only a brick.) And pain immediately shot down my back. When I curl my toes, I feel a tiny bit of pain at the base of my spine. And it's agonizing to put any weight on my left leg.


I've got a vacation coming up in three weeks. I hope this is something that'll be fine in the morning. If not, I guess I'll have to see a doctor.

Lift with the legs, not the back bra! Also go see the doc, or at least take something to help alleviate the pain. Sounds like one of your sacral nerves may be compressed in some way, could relieve itself, maybe not.
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