I am taking 500 mg Metformin (1 pill) twice a day.  In an effort to lose weight I increased my walking.  I am having low back pain - when I stand up from sitting, and occasionally a spasm when standing.  A heating pad helps.  I thought Iincreased the walking too suddenly, but now wonder how this condition is interacting with diabetes/metformin?
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