side back pain
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Q: What could be causing my lower left side back pain?
I have been in severe, crippling lower left side back pain for over a month now. The pain killers aren’t working, I can’t bend over to do anything without being in pain, and the xray revealed nothing. I can’t sit in my chair at work without being in pain. I have done NOTHING to injury my back. What are some possible things that could be causing my crippling lower back pain? Thanks.
A: have you had any bloodwork done? kidney problems can cause pain in the lower back
Q: What is causing my lower right side back pain?
Since early this morning I have been having pain in the lower right side of my back. Right above the hip. Then when I went to use the restroom after I went there was some blood. Then after that I went several times more and there was no blood. Anyone have any clue as to what this can be?
A: I have had pain in the lower right side of my back for about a year now, but which has got worse in the last two months. Having seen a Doctor and Physiotherapist I’ve come to the conclusion that it has been the result of bad posture, i.e. slouching in chairs, not bending knees when lifting heavy things.
One exercise you can use to improve flexibility is to lie face down on the floor and use your arms to push the top half of your body up into a sort of press up position until you feel a little strain in your lower back, hold for 3 seconds and repeat 10 times or so.
Q: What exercise can i do to help mid side back pain? or other help?
I have had Mid back pain close to my sides(most the time left) for years now(5-10?). After i have been on my feet for half hour or so.What can i do to help this? So fare i have got by using over the counter pain meds(advil ect) and a lower back brace when ever i had to be on my feet for long times. Going to a doctor isn’t a option as i have no insurance or money for that matter. Thank you for the help.
A: I can sympathise with this, I had lower back pain for a couple of years, went to a chiropracter, the doctor and nothing worked.
What I found was that it was because I had stopped exercising and spent alot of time sitting around in front of a computer (my first job after graduation).
So I would thoroughly reccommend swimming and yoga. Both really good for a sore back and really low intensity. You should only go easily at first though but do it regularly.
Once you have a bit of movement in there then move onto core strengthening exercises, i.e. crunches and lower back strengthening exercises. If you have a strong core muscle group it helps with your posture and reduces back pain.
Now I exercise almost everyday and have no back issues at all.
If it isnt a problem with your back and is actually your liver or kidneys or something (I guess a constant pain instead of the odd twinge when you move?) then go to a doctor now – it could be something serious and may get much worse.
Q: Easing the lower back/side pain from a kidney infection?
I have a kidney infection and am having trouble sleeping because the pain in my back/side is so bad. I’ve tried taking Tylenol but it’s not really working. Does anyone have any experience with ways to ease the pain?
Thanks.
A: I agree–a heating pad works so well. Avoid walking around or standing, that makes the pain worse. I think I slept on my stomach for about 3 months when I had a kidney infection, ugh, I feel for you!
Instead of Tylenol, you should take an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or Aleve. This should help.
Q: What does it mean to have brown discharge with left side and back pain?
I have been having brown discharge, not spotting everytime i wipe, and it looks like there is tissue in it. and lower left side and back pain. I have been trying to get pregnant, but my doctor sent me for blood work and said that the pregnancy test was negative. What could this be? ive had the pain and discharge for almost a week now!
I know its not coming from my urethra, its from my vagina
A: You need an ultrasound.
Q: Endometriosis lower back pain on right side?
Anyone with endometriosis experience lower right side pain?
Seems worse in the mornings.
Its just above my hip, the pain is also in the abdomen in the same area except in the front.
Its like its a pain all the way through the abdomen and straight through to the back just above my hip.
Seems like its where an ovary would be.
(I have a laproscopy sceduled for next friday)
A: i have it on my right side as well
but the pain can vary in time and duration.
Sometimes it feels like shooting pain and sometimes it feels like I have no blood circulation.
I just had my 3rd lap last friday and my new doc said that what i was feeling was a result of the endo. I have to go get lupron treatments to take care of remnant stuff.
hope this info helps
good luck on your lap and don’t forget to bring a pillow with you and very comfortable pj’s on your way back home
Q: Pregnant and having side and back pain for 2 weeks. Could it be my kidneys?
I have had a pain on my right side and on the right side of my back for 2 weeks now. I went to the ER and they checked my urine and blood. They said everything was normal. I have been to my Dr. twice and they checked my urine 3 times. They said all is well. I have also been having pain when I urinate. Only at the end. When I am laying down there is no pain. Only when moving.
A: it could be kidney stones, they are quite normal during pregnancy, but i am not a doc and i dont know your particular situation, but i had a baby two months ago and i know that pregnancy causes a lot of weird aches and pains, but try drinking more water to help flush out your system, and if it continues you may want to get a second opinion from a different doctor it always pays to be your own advocate for your health, i hope u feel better and congrats on the pregnancy 
Q: back pain on right side only – is it bcz of bra strap?
I am 15wks preg and i have been noticing a pain in on my right side mid-back. If I untie the strap, i feel better, can this be bcz of the strap? I am planning on buyin extenders soon, but stilll what r ur thoughts?
A: I am also 15 weeks pregnant. I purchased nursing bras and I haven’t any MAJOR back pain since I purchased them. I get lower back pain when I’m in bed… But during the day when I have my bra on I barely get back pain…
Maybe try purchasing nursing bras?
Q: What are some possible causes of lower back and side pain?
I have pain in my lower back and sides. It hurts to be touched on both sides and I have constant pain there.
A: The SI joint is the problem. You need to do strengthening exercises to make the muscles stronger so the SI joint doesn’t go out of place. Does the pain run across your hip & down the outside of your thigh?
Do a search for lower back exercises. A chiropractor can help & also if they are a good one, can give you exercises to do.
Also, physical therapy, that helped me alot & they also give you so many exercises you can use all your life to keep your back in good shape.
Q: I am having stabbing side and back pains. The pain is really bad when I take deep breaths.?
The pain is on the left side of my back near my rib cage. I had the pain for a few days and it went away for about 3 weeks and now it is back. Can anyone tell me what this may be? I went to a Doctor and had an x-ray, he advised it may be a pulled muscle, but I don’t think.
A: Ok, so the same thing happend to me years ago. I was coughing a lot and I seriously thought I cracked a rib. Well, luckily i was dating my radiologists son so he explained to me what happen, probably better then what your doc did. Here goes:
What happend to me was I was coughing so much the intercostal muscles (between the ribs) started pulling away from my rib cage which causes a shooting pains in my back where my ribs were. I couldnt breath and coughing absolutely made me cry. I was put on codine and stayed in bed for about a week.
Q: Can anxiety cause back pain on just one side?
Ive had anxiety for years and have had lower right side back pain for 4 years.im 32 yr old female
A: A person can imagine pain if they are suffering with depression to be on the safe side see your GP.
Q: So i’m having lower and side back pain and my back has been cracking a lot and its really painful. what gives?
Is it something internally or stress… depression?
what?
A: Go see your doctor Jen. Internist for sure.
Q: My big stomach causes me back and side pain when I lay down. I exercised and i loss weight still have stomach.?
I have lost weight but my stomach is still the same size (big) it causes me back pain and when i lay down it causes me alot of pain. Should I consider a tummy tuck? but not sure if my insurance will pay for it.
A: ask your insurance company if they would cover you getting surgery to cut out some of your stomach and if they do consider trying that. that will lower your stomach size which then you will lose your back problems.
Q: Pain in right side of my back now has advanced to front of my body?
I have had back pain for 5 days and now it seems to be only on the right side of my back. But now the right side of my stomache below my ribs hurts pretty bad. I went to the doctor but he said its probably just a pulled muscle but I dont think so now that its hurting my side.
A: How does it hurt? You need to be more specific.. Could be appendicitis or sciatica (due to back problems). Google sciatica and if your symptoms match up then I really suggest going to the doctors to get some xrays.
Q: What to do when you have lower back pain on left side at 39 weeks pregnant?
I usually have a little bit of lower back pain. For the past couple hours my left side of my lower back has been in enough pain that its hard to walk. If anyone knows what this might be a sign of that would be great to know.
A: Could be labor.
Whenever I have back pain (I normally get it up in the middle left portion of my back) I have my husband stick his fist in there and rotate it a little. It hurts like heck while he’s doing it, but afterwards it feels like he released whatever was irritating my back.
