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What Causes Lower Right Back Pain While Breathing?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

Question: I have a sharp sharp shooting pain, my lower back, right side, it hurts to breathe in deep, especially if I have to sneeze. It hurts to lie on my back on the right side, its bearable laying on left side and the pain subsides if Im laying down on my knees, arms flat in front.. This pain has happened on the lower left side prior and has often coincided with menstruation but I haven't had that since October 4th. I thought maybe I pulled my back from lifting heavy equipment up and down stairs but this is different pain and has turned into flu like symptoms. Thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Radiculopathy.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I've gone through your query and understand your concern.

You seem to be suffering from Radicular pain that seems to be due to lumbar disc bulge.

I would recommend following in such case :

1. MRI LS spine.
2. A SSRI like Duloxetine.
3. Pregabalin for nerve pain.
4. Tramadol for pain relief. (all these are prescription based medications, so please obtain the necessary prescription from your local physician)

These medicines help a lot in a few weeks time.
Share my opinion with your doctor.

I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (22 hours later)

Thank you, that makes sense. Do you think a chiropractic adjustment would be helpful and see if there is relief, then plan to get an MRI?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can try.

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can try that before going for a MRI as it would just help in confirmation of clinical diagnosis and not the treatment!
Good luck

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Thank you...Im also curious why you suggested Duloxetine.. I googled it and its an anti depressant. Please clarify? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's very helpful in pain

Detailed Answer:
Duloxetine is an anti depressants but it has promising effects in various kinds of chronic pains particularly neuropathic pains.
You can search regarding this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng