<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have been suffering with lower back pain for a number of months. I have seen my GP who has sent my case to my local hospital. Over the last week the pain is more constant and I am finding it hard to stand after sitting and getting up in the mornings. I get sudden very sharp pains into my buttock and into my right hip. I am taking co codamol which are not doing anything for the pain. The pain is now always there and I am not sure if I should go to the hospital via AE as my appointment is not for 2 more weeks and living with the constant pain is now getting harder to bare. Can you please advise  <response>: Hi, I have read your problem. Usually back pain is managed with painkillers till 1-month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You may need stronger painkillers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening. I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. Let me know if you have any concerns. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link: .comdoctors Chat Doctor. 