Help, have done something very painful to my back

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It happened when I lifted DS into the bath earlier this afternoon.

Pain started in lower back then moved into left buttock and then began radiating all down my left leg.

I can't sit down, stand, bend, lie down...it hurts to do anything really :(

Have tried ice packs, have taken naproxen and then paracetamol - nothing has really helped.

Have given up and gone to bed but in too much pain to sleep. My lower leg now feels slightly numb and very tingly.

Short of a miracle occurring overnight, I'm likely to be in same position in the morning so do I go for out of hours dr or A&E? Or do nothing?
Should add that I have 4DCs and a lone parent although could cover childcare for dr/a&e but nothing in way of actual helping out with kids so need this sorted ASAP.

Ouch!!!

I had something like this last year before christmas. I think I may have pulled a muscle in work somehow looking back. I took painkillers for 3 days then after a week or so the pain was gone. Hopefully your pain goes quick.

Sounds like sciatica. I would see a doctor, hope you get better soon :)

take ibuprofen you need anti inflammatories not paracetamol. I had similar problems for years, was a disc problem in lower back that pressed on nerve into leg, hope its not that for you. A good massage from a physiotherapist will help if you are able to get to one. And keep moving, bed rest for a bad back a myth! altho no chance of rest with children....

Sounds a bit like you may have a herniated or prolapsed disc. Take the anti inflamatories regularly. You might also need something that is a paracetamol codeine mix for a day or 2 to make you a bit more comfortable.

If you are having any sort of bowel or bladder problems (can't go or incontinent), and/or numbness in your leg or buttocks you should go to A&E urgently as this could indicate cauda equina syndrome which would require surgical intervention.

Most disc problems will resolve by themselves, but can take a few weeks. If you are worried its best to pop to a and e as they can image you if concerned and supply you with some stronger pain medication.

No more lifting for a while. Hope you're feeling better this morning.

Poor you sounds like what I have sacro ilieac (?) which is an inflammation of that joint. I see an osteopath which has really helped. Carry on with the ice packs and I got Diclofenac which is good for a short term to help with pain. Another tip I was given was to take 1 paracetemol and 1 ibruprofen. Good luck with your gp too.