constant unexplained backpain? [ADVICE]

[forshelby]

Bear with me. This is hard to explain but here goes.

I have excruciating backpain. At first it felt like I'd slept funny, or like it was just part of the fluey body aches I'd had. I've been sick on and off for weeks now. Headcold, plus random bouts of nausea, lack of appetite, all the usual. No I'm not UTD lol.

The pain is so bad at times I'll have to get up out of bed at night and sit in the shower with the hot water on my back. The worst part is that it's constant. And I can't pinpoint the location. It's between my ribcage and hips.. has anyone ever had this?? And what can I do to help it? It's like my spine is aching. So far I've learned heat is my friend, and it makes it bearable.

If it doesn't resolve itself this week I'm going to see a dr.

Any ideas in the meantime??

[Mother Goose]

Some gentle stretching will help. I'd probably make an appointment with a Physio. You could also try walking in a pool.

[Lulliloo]

i would see my bowen therapist... i had a really bad back pain recently that felt like my spine. he worked his magic and it was even a lot better that day but 2 days heaps better.
he is up here in logan area so depending on where you are on the goldcoast he may come to you or you could go to him
pm me if you want his details... he has helped me with a few different back/hip issues and is great.

[Astrid]

Have you been checked for a kidney infection? Last time I had one I had the back pain, nausea etc.

[forshelby]

no, but don't you have to have a UTI first?? I was warned about kidney problems after DSs birth, but then later told false alarm. Better safe than sorry. Dr tomorrow.

Thanks girls

[briggsy's girl]

given location i would assume kidney as well - best to get the test done. you don't have to have UTI symptoms to have kidney problems. up your water intake and get some ural into you if you can until you get to the doctors.
if that doesn't come up, it's possible you've strained a muscle in your lower back - heat is a great option - heatpack can help if you don't want to be in the shower. see a physio/masseuse or similar to get it checked out.

[Astrid]

I had no UTI symptoms with my kidney infection, it was about 2 week post c-section, so that may have something to do with it.

[Traveller]

I'd go and see your GP now to rule out a UTI or kidney infection. If that's all fine then a chiropractor or an osteopath may be able to help you find some relief. Hope you feel better soon.

[k4t]

It sounds most likely to be a muscle strain but if you're having any fevers or chills I'd head to the doctor sooner rather than later.