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Burning Pain In Left Rib, Lower Back. Treated For Shingles, Pinched Nerve. Cause Of Burning Sensation?
Hi I have been sick since the beginning of Jan and still suffering! My symptoms are a real bad burning pain on my left rib area & lower back. I was in the hospital & they thought it was kidney stones but now think its related to my SI joint . I recently was put on anti inflammorty pills for what the dr thought was shingles but I never got a rash , so I just saw the same dr and now thinks its a pinched nerve and put me on oxycodone & recommended physio. What could be causing this burning sensation, tired of being sick. Thanks Corinne
Thu, 1 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Presence of a burning sensation in an area indicates irritation of the nerve supplying the involved area.
There are a few medications which resolves the burning sensation-
* Activated Vitamin B12 preparations like Methylcobalamine daily supplementation which is considered as a Neurotropic vitamin.
* Pregabalin - an anticonvulsant drug which is extensively used to treat pain of neuropathic origin.
You should consult your treating physician before using these medications.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Presence of a burning sensation in an area indicates irritation of the nerve supplying the involved area.
There are a few medications which resolves the burning sensation-
* Activated Vitamin B12 preparations like Methylcobalamine daily supplementation which is considered as a Neurotropic vitamin.
* Pregabalin - an anticonvulsant drug which is extensively used to treat pain of neuropathic origin.
You should consult your treating physician before using these medications.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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