The mystery of the throbbing lower back pain

littlebird75

I'm nearly 7 years out from my initial diagnosis. During chemo I experienced throbbing lower back pain so severe it took my breath away. It would come and go though. It never lasted for more than 30-60 seconds at a time. To me it felt like labor pains. Sometimes it would shoot up my spine.

My oncologist always said it wasn't from chemo drugs. He insisted it must be a back issue. I had CT scans of my back. Nothing was wrong with my back.

That pain has plagued me ever since. I went through a period of maybe a year when it didn't happen very often. In the past several months though, it's back with a vengeance. It happens several times a day.

I keep doing internet searches in hopes of discovering what may be happening or how to make it stop. Recently I found a post where someone else had the same pain and took Nuelasta shots during chemo. I had that shot too.

I've had other bone/joint issues I've posted about before which I attribute to the AI post chemo. THIS throbbing lower back pain came on well before the AI though.

Also - during chemo I had excruciating bone pain but this is different than that.

Has anyone else experienced this side effect?

Siegelinde

Gastrointestinal issues could cause your back pain. Don't know if any of your meds cause diarrhea, etc which could bother your back