NEW T2D. Bad back... is this normal?

[oufc1975]

Morning all

I was diagnosed with T2D recently and since this have been put on Metformin. Apart from the early jippy tummy everything is ok except i now have back ache either side of the spine from the middle to the lower back, has anyone else had this issue or is it just me!
Thanks

Darran

 

[Guzzler]

Would this pain be in the area of your kidneys?

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

 

[Rachox]

I agree with @Guzzler , sounds like it might be in the area of your kidneys, however we can’t diagnose, we can only suggest a visit to your dr. Hope it gets resolved, let us know how you get on.
Also I notice you’re new on the forum and Newly Diagnosed, so you might find our introductory info post handy, you’ll find it here:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Morning all

I was diagnosed with T2D recently and since this have been put on Metformin. Apart from the early jippy tummy everything is ok except i now have back ache either side of the spine from the middle to the lower back, has anyone else had this issue or is it just me!
Thanks

Darran

Metformin can have an adverse affect on kidneys, so you want to alert your GP about this... Otherwise, have you been put on statins when you were diagnosed? That could also affect your joints and muscles. If you think you can change your diet to low carb/high fat, you would in all likelihood be able to ditch the medication entirely. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/, dietdoctor.com, and this forum's website www.diabetes.co.uk (not . org!) will go into that deeper.

Good luck!
Jo

 

[KK123]

Hi Darran, there are people all over the world with bad backs, it could be anything. As others have said it's best to see the Doctor.