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What Causes Pain In Upper Back?
hi I am having pain in my upper mid left of my back if I stand up it seems ok if I lay down it seems ok if I sit down its seems to start and get worse until I move position then it builds up again till I move again it also makes me feel a little sick altho ive not actually been sick to date . ive been for an xray and it came back as all normal should I now ask for an mri/blood test just to rule any nasties out and then be happy that it is probably just back ach/muscle problems for the last week it has made me very down with worry and im normally not like that at all kind regards steve
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Hi Steve,
The pain in the upper back may most probably be from age related changes in the vertebrae which are pressing on the nerves. Is it only pain or do you get even numbness and tingling sensation? MRI should be a good study, to find out the reason and treat it too if there is one. Meanwhile I would advise you to use over-the-counter pain medications provided there are no contraindications.
The pain in the upper back may most probably be from age related changes in the vertebrae which are pressing on the nerves. Is it only pain or do you get even numbness and tingling sensation? MRI should be a good study, to find out the reason and treat it too if there is one. Meanwhile I would advise you to use over-the-counter pain medications provided there are no contraindications.
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