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• My pain is controlling my life.

Yes
No

• I have pain all over my body.

Yes
No

For more about central pain and chronic back pain see
Chapter 8
.

Other, serious causes of pain requiring immediate medical attention

The following groups of statements are to help you determine if your spine pain is related to some serious underlying disorder.

Cauda equina syndrome
(see page 30)

If you answer yes to the majority of the following questions, you may be suffering from pressure on the nerves to your legs, bladder, and bowel. This is a serious condition called cauda equina syndrome, and you should seek medical attention immediately:

• I have severe back pain radiating into both legs.

Yes
No

• I am having difficulty walking because of severe back and leg pain.

Yes
No

• I am losing my urine, dribbling, and I do not feel it.

Yes
No

• I have difficulty passing my urine.

Yes
No

• I do not think I am emptying my bladder completely when I urinate.

Yes
No

• I feel numb around my genitals and anus.

Yes
No

• My legs feel weak and/or numb.

Yes
No
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