Can back pain cause nausea? - Back Problems Message Board

Lily0727 · 10-31-2002, 03:51 PM

Just wanted to know if back pain can cause nausea or fatigue. Anyone know?

andy k · 10-31-2002, 06:46 PM

Hi Lily.

I dont know about everyone else, but pain can certainly make me feel sick and drive me to the point of exhaustion. Last October, i had a heavy blow to my shin from a truck axle. Followed by another heavy blow one weak later to the self same spot. Although i kept the wpund clean, it became infected, badly, I went to the hospital with it and had to spend the next ten days being fed antibiotics. right up to when i went to hospital, the agonising pain in my leg would make me feel so run down and sick its unreal. I eventually got to the stage with it, where i couldnt bear to have my leg hanging down, or any thing other elevated.

My back can also make me feel quite sick, but i believe the painkillers i'm on dont help.

Good luck and best wishes, Andy

Lily0727 · 10-31-2002, 06:54 PM

Andy,

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope that you feel better!

CurlsGirl · 10-31-2002, 11:24 PM

G'day Lily,

I have battled with pain issues for many years and the one thing that really wears me down is the exhaustion and weariness! It takes so much energy to fight on. On really bad days yes indeed I feel sick to the stomach and it is an major effort to put one foot in front of the other.

Those are the days I allow myself a "mental health day" and "indulge" myself in a good old fashioned bout of self pity! Then wake up the next day, dust myself off and get going again!

I hope you have more pain free days than not!
Cheers
CurlsGirl

Lily0727 · 11-01-2002, 06:48 AM

Thanks Curlsgirl for giving me some input!