Re: nearly at the end of day 6 and...
Hello procrastinator,
Back pain while fasting is likely due to the toxins in the lower intestine. The blood vessels that draw nutrients from the colon are very close to the nerves of the spine. Back pain often decreases after the elimination of these toxins. Back exercises also can relieve some pain. A cold pack can also help.
Headaches, joint pains and other pains/discomforts are very common, especially in the early half of the fast, but this will depend on your state of toxemia to begin with..........the greater the symptoms of detox then the more need there is for the fast.
Lower back pain can also be a symptom of dehydration, so make sure you are well hydrated during this period, and resume drinking water according to thirst once the pain has subsided.
Dr Shelton........
"Aching Limbs: Besides pains in the back, usually in the lower spine, there frequently develop in the early days of the fast, pains in the hips, pains at the base of the skull and aching in the limbs, particularly in the joints. These pains and aches are often very annoying, but seldom last more than one or two days. They develop chiefly at night and cease during the day".
http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020127shelton.III/020127.ch28.htm
Regards
Chrisb1.