Heather Q. asked
I have been experiencing severe lower back pain for about 2 weeks, which sometimes radiates to my back ribs and wakes me up at night. The only position that provides relief is the fetal position. I also feel sick to my stomach, have cramping bowel movements, and had slightly dark urine initially. I'm on various medications, including painkillers, but they don't seem to help. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do?
May 31st, 2024
Shelby C. answered
The symptoms you're describing, such as severe lower back pain, dark urine, and abdominal cramping, ...
May 31st, 2024
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