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Can I Run Even Though my Lipoma Feels Like It's Hitting a Nerve?
asked 1 year ago by Pink143 in bellingham, WA
Latest answer by D.J. Verret, MD
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Tags: female, running
I recently found out I have a lipoma on my lower right back. Apparently it's hitting a nerve so there's pain going up my back and down my leg. The urgent care doctor prescribed methylprednisolone. It's been almost two weeks since I was diagnosed with my lipoma. My lower back still hurts and my right leg feels different. I'm impatient so I was wondering if it's alright to start running again. Also should I be worried that it still hurts to sit down?
2 answers to Can I Run Even Though my Lipoma Feels Like It's Hitting a Nerve?
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Hurting Lipomas Need Biopsy
Having a lipoma causing signficiant pain like you are describing is unusual. I would certainly see a surgeon to have a biopsy performed and then excision in case the diagnosis you were given is incorrect.
D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lipoma and pain
It is very common for lipomas to hurt, but it is uncommon for them to cause such widespread discomfort. You should see a dermatologist to have a biopsy done to confirm that it is really a lipoma.
Barry Resnik, MD
Miami Dermatologist
Miami Dermatologist