Comments on: Possible Culprits in Right Side Back Pain

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:58:20 +0000

I have had the same symptoms. I was tired of getting no results from my doctor or specialist. They kept giving me pill after pill and I was still in pain. I tried physical therapy, stretching, excersize and dieting, but still no relief. I was diagnosed with fybromyalgia and perscribed Cymbalta. It relieved the pain for 3 months and then after becoming immune to the Cymbalta the pain returned. Now I’m feeling the same lower right back pain with no relief. I will keep looking for answers but it may be fybromyalgia.

By: Millie

Millie — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:50:38 +0000

I have experienced similiar right sided pain. I have just been checked for coeliac disease and reading up on it know this is my problem. It is a gluten intolerance, but because it presents in varying ways is often overlooked. good luck.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:31:43 +0000

Any one plese tell me I have middle right back pain in the middle of the night . After i took 2 motrins it takes about half an hr to feel a little better and I have nausia after the pain. It repets about every 2 months for about 3 years now . Do you think my body telling me some thing?

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:07:26 +0000

Dear Sarah,
I ahve all the symptoms that you have, they thought it was kidney infection, the appendicitis, then they did a ct and found a 5.7 cm cyst. Then I went for a ultrasound, and for some reason the cyst wasn’t there. Well I still have the pain, not sure what is next, I can’t even roll in my bed, it hurts, and to even do simple tasks kills me,,,what to do now???

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:24:15 +0000

Dear Sarah,
I had the same experience as you. I had more tests than you can count and some of them twice. I had an appendiceal CT twice, and they could not find visualize my appendix, so they deemed it normal. All the other tests also came back normal. As it turned out, I had appendicitis. I would not give up even though my doctors said they could not find anything wrong. I spoke to a surgeon who agreed to go in and see what was happening. As it turned out, my appendix was shriveled instead of getting enlarged like a typical inflamed appendix. I had appendicitis pain 24/7 for 6 months. The surgeon said that I must have been having pain and symptoms for a long time by the looks of my appendix. Once the little offending organ was removed, I was good as gold.
I just want to let you know that you are not alone. The same thing happened with my parathyroid tumor and my gall bladder. It took a long time for the doctors to figure out what was wrong. So don’t give up.
Sharon

By: Nina

Nina — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:09:43 +0000

3 thoughts…
1. I’m wondering if you have a food intolerance. If you have any type of stomach symptoms, such as loose or even too tight or frequent/infrequent movements? You might try an elimination diet. Drop dairy, wheat and sugar for 2 weeks ( not as terrible as it sounds, I live this way all the time ).. if it helps, add back only one at a time until you see what is causing the problem.
2. Since you’ve had all the tests with regular docs, how about a chiropractor? I’ve heard from friends they can do wonders.
3. Ask your doc if you can go for Physical Therapy. They can help you find what lessens the pain and perhaps even help treat it. I have chronic pain and couldn’t get by without a therapy called iontophoresis. They use a tens unit and over time treat the nerves in the affected area with steroids that cover more of the nerves than a shot is able to. It’s wonderful.
Hope you feel better. Take lots and lots of warm baths, and get some herbal microwaveable packs to keep with you at home and in the car.
peace
Nina

By: tammy

tammy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:05:47 +0000

my aunt had those symptoms and it was from endometriosis. she had to have a complete hysterectomy

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:56:49 +0000

Hi Sarah

You described me to a tee. I have seen many doctors . I have had all the test, And so far they have found nothing.
I have it I can’t take the pain anymore it is constant. I’m seeing a new doctor on the 30th. I hope he can help.
And I hope you find out what it is too. Good Luck

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:33:47 +0000

Also for anyone who has lower back pain any extra weight on us will contribute to it. Also if you are left handed or right handed you will favor the opposite side for heavier lifting. Simple tasks such as carrying groceries in or vacuming will put strain on your lower back because you will tend to use one side or the other versus balancing the weight ratio. Another key factor is and I can’t stress this enough is if your stomach muscles are weak you will almost always have some kind of lower back strain. Your core muscles meaning your abs are what keep your back in alignment. It supports your whole frame for that matter. Find an exercise such as swimming and or laying on your back with your feet planted flat on the floor with your knees bent then lift your buttocks up and then down can strengthen those ab muscles with little strain on your back and neck. Hope this helps. God Bless

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:09:33 +0000

Sarah, Has anyone checked to see for possible walking pnemonia. I had your same symptoms. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I didn’t have any coughing or anything but I was under a lot of stress and worked in a smokey bar. My roomates had strep throat but I didn’t get it. My doctor said it was probably due to my immune system being lowered, sick people being around me and we all know stress plays a big factor in our over all health. I say possible walking pnemonia because he didn’t xray my lungs but he did think he heard a rattle perhaps fluid in the back part of my lungs. I know you were xrayed but did they xray your lungs? And were they looking for fluid? Hope this helps. I will pray that you will find an answer. God Bless