Does anyone else have SI joint/lower back problems?
Does anyone else have problems with the SI joint, lower back and sciatic nerve? Could our IBS be related?
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I have had lower back pain that I know (pretty sure) is related to the IBS. I have also heard and read quite a few comments and articles that support this. I'm sure the same can be said for joint or sciatica pain. Hopefully, someone will chime in with their experiences. Just to put it out there, perhaps you should speak to your doctor about nerve, joint pain etc., if you have not already. Thank you for your question and I hope you are doing well today. -Todd, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net TeamTodd, I have mentioned all of this to my doctor who is just playing the insurance game and seemingly uncaring. I am going to bring it as well as a bunch of other stuff up to my gastroenterologist who I think is grasping at straws and is really unsure what is going on!
Glad to know I am not the only one though!
Todd, I have mentioned all of this to my doctor who is just playing the insurance game and seemingly uncaring. I am going to bring it as well as a bunch of other stuff up to my gastroenterologist who I think is grasping at straws and is really unsure what is going on!
Glad to know I am not the only one though!,
No, you are not the only one 😀. Unfortunately, you're not the only one playing the insurance game and getting uncaring responses either. Keep trying. It's all we can do. Hope today is a good one. -Todd, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team
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- I'm so glad you asked this question! Many of us that suffer from IBS have shared that we also experience low back pain, joint pain, sciatic pain. Although we don't always recognize the correlation, there definitely seems to be a "partnership" in place. Haha! This article shares some of the ways these two may be related. https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/link-lower-back-pain-and-ibs/
I am sorry you haven't been having much success in speaking with your doctors about this. More often than not, they don't have the answers and tend to shut us down (especially when there isn't a pill to fix it). Doctors want to help us, but sometimes it is up to us to be our own best advocate. You are already doing that by joining our community in order to share your experiences, learn from others, and educate yourself on the latest information. I would also recommend looking into natural ways you may alleviate the pain (as anti-inflammatories are not the best with IBS tummies!). These remedies may include physical therapy exercises to loosen and stretch/strengthen areas (even taking a short walk if you're able), mindful meditation to become more present and able to see the ebb and flow of our pain cycles (offering hope when pain seems continuous), and diet choices (choosing to remove possible inflammatory foods such as: diary, gluten, sugar, etc.). I hope this information is helpful. Please check back in and let us know how you are doing.
~Marci (IrritableBowelSyndrome.net team)
Yes, I believe it is IBS related. I honestly just use a heating pad to help ease the pain and discomfort. Stretching also helps me.
Elizabeth (team member)Mine has become far more serious than hearing pad! Physical therapy has helped but still not returning to normal. I have limited feeling in my left lower leg and have been told it is sciatica with herniation! Ugh
Oh no, this sounds awful. I am so sorry it is so serious. Have you tried warm baths with epsom salts as just a way to help ease pain? My heart goes out to you. I hope it improves soon.
Elizabeth (team member)
