I am 40. I fell over about 2 weeks ago and landed on my side. prior to this about one year ago i had severe back pain it moved around my back to my buttocks and sometimes down my leg. My doctor prescribed me nuxofen and cocodomol. Since I fell my back has been aching again and it is very stiff in the mornings, i have to brace myself to bend down, bending my legs and sometimes find it hard to get back up again. It hurts when i cough or sneeze.
Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. I have read your query. It looks from your details that you are having back pain which radiates in leg, there is stiffness in morning & there is pain on coughing. All your symptoms are directing towards the diagnosis of prolapse intervertebral disc. For this you should do following--At least have an x-ray of your back. The best will be MRI investigation. This will be able to give you details about bony as well as soft tissue problem.-Take rest for few days.-Avoid bending over your back.-Keep your weight under control.-Take the help of a physiotherapist. You may get relief with help of ultrasonic therapy, intermittent traction therapy, galvanic therapy, etc.-Take a good analgesic like tramadol with paracetamol on prescription from your doctor.-If your problem is severe then consult to an orthopedic surgeon. You may be a candidate for surgery if there is severe radiating pain in limbs with weakness or urinary problems. Hope this all will help you. With best wishes.