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Question: I am a 33 year old female and I've been having back pain for about a month. At first the pain was on the right side, middle of the back like where the kidneys are located, and only at night when I was lying down. But now it's hurting during the day too and sometimes it's in my lower back. Like a burning pain and it can get pretty intense. My doctor says it's muscle pain, but it doesn't feel like it...
I've also been tired all the time in the past few months. I barely exercise anymore, no energy which is unusual since I'm very active. And I sometimes feel dizzy and lightheaded, mostly at night. I urinate frequently (have to get up many times during the night).
Thanks so much for your help!
I've also been tired all the time in the past few months. I barely exercise anymore, no energy which is unusual since I'm very active. And I sometimes feel dizzy and lightheaded, mostly at night. I urinate frequently (have to get up many times during the night).
Thanks so much for your help!
Brief Answer:
Possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
There are 2 possible causes.
1. muscle pain as suggested by the Dr Is a very strong possibility considering the location of the pain.
2. spine issue. this is the second possibility since you have back pain , muscle pain with urinary sk
Possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
There are 2 possible causes.
1. muscle pain as suggested by the Dr Is a very strong possibility considering the location of the pain.
2. spine issue. this is the second possibility since you have back pain , muscle pain with urinary sk
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The back pain is annoying, but I am very concerned about the fatigue/dizziness.
I am a very active person and lately I don't do any sports at all. Just too exhausted. Does any of those 2 causes would cause that? Wouldn't muscle pain have gone away after resting it?
I am a very active person and lately I don't do any sports at all. Just too exhausted. Does any of those 2 causes would cause that? Wouldn't muscle pain have gone away after resting it?
Brief Answer:
Suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
As I said , 2 options are muscle and spine issue.
A third possibility is a urine infection.
I would suggest testing a urine routine and culture. If that's normal , go ahead with MRI spine.
And no, muscle and spine pain don't always resolve with rest. Sometimes in fact it becomes worse.
Let me know the reports.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
As I said , 2 options are muscle and spine issue.
A third possibility is a urine infection.
I would suggest testing a urine routine and culture. If that's normal , go ahead with MRI spine.
And no, muscle and spine pain don't always resolve with rest. Sometimes in fact it becomes worse.
Let me know the reports.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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