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Flu Symptoms, Back Pain

I had flu symptoms Monday to Wednesday, and feel better now. However, for the past two days I have had shooting and radiating pain in my lower back. is this something i should wait to see if it goes away, or try to get an appt with my doctor as soon as possible?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
HI

Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Its normal to get such pain episodes during and after viral flu

Dont worry
Try simple analgesics like ibuprofen
Wishing you great health
Regards
Have a pleasant day
DR ARUN
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Flu Symptoms, Back Pain

HI Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Its normal to get such pain episodes during and after viral flu Dont worry Try simple analgesics like ibuprofen Wishing you great health Regards Have a pleasant day DR ARUN