Hi, last night while laying in bed i experienced a very sharp sudden pain at the very top of my buttocks/base of the spine . The resulting ache has now lasted 11 hours and is incredibly sensitive to cold (i tried placing ice on it to soothe the aching) and touch. When exposed to either of these a similar sharp stab-like pain occurs over the ache. I have not fallen recently and shower regularly. I would very much appreciate your help in this as my working hours are not GP-doctor friendly times.
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor, you might be experiencing muscular spasms which could be due to reasons like1.sleeping position2.sitting position3. If pain is going to the lower side of the stomach then we need to rule out a urine infection4. If the pain is going to the legs with numbness then you need to rule out sciatica, slipped disc. You need to be investigated for the above causes, to know what is causing the pain you can take painkillers to alleviate the painphysiotherapyif you are not using firm mattress then you need to change it. You need to have your back in alignment with the chair when sitting to avoid strain on your backbone be lifting heavy objects and bending a lot. Would suggest visit a specialist to get to know what is causing the back pain. Hope have answered your query get well soon and take care