Back Pain & Fever: Is There a Connection?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential connection between back pain and fever, particularly in the context of existing back injuries. Participants explore whether there is a recognized relationship between these symptoms, especially during a time when illnesses are prevalent.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes experiencing severe back pain coinciding with symptoms of fever, questioning if there is a relationship between the two, especially with a pre-existing back condition.
  • Another participant references a previous thread on a related topic, suggesting that this question has been raised before and may be common this season.
  • There is a mention of a specific thread about Sciatica, indicating that some participants may be looking for connections between back pain and other medical conditions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relationship between back pain and fever, and multiple views regarding the connection remain open for discussion.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of detailed medical explanations or definitions regarding the symptoms and their potential interrelation, which may limit the understanding of the discussion.

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I've always been aware that I have back muscles (they tend to let me know) but sometimes it gets really bad right before I get sick (I believe it's a fever: light-headed, body temperature never right (too hot or too cold).

Is there any obvious relationship between back pains and fevers, especially concerning a back that's already injured? Several people get the crud this time of year, but I'm the only one I know having severe back problems as well.

addendum:

apologies, I meant for this to go on medical sciences.
 
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There's a thread started by Ivan on this topic...started sometime in January IIRC (I don't have the time right now to go find it to link again...I think it's in the med sciences forum, but maybe this one). This seems to be a common question this year. I'm going to lock this one...the other thread can be continued (I will try to remember to move this post into that one later when I have time to look for it).
 

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