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Any Idea About Terrible Right Side Back Pain After Coming Outof Flu?

I have had a bout of flu recently not too bad but have been left with a terrible pain in my back on the right hand side all the way down my back from my neck to lower back which is getting worse. It's around my scapular that is the worst part. During the days it's unbearable and during the night it's okay as I take a sleeping tablet. In the morning when I wake it seems to have gone and then within half hour of getting up it's back and gets worse through the day so by lunchtime I can hardly move. I am thinking of going to the emergency rooms of the hospital but it's a Saturday and don't want to be sitting in there with all the drunks from Friday night sessions. What's your opinion. Thanking you.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
I have studied your case. Back pain following any fever or illness is mostly due to weakness. I think your muscles are very weak and due to daily activity become fatigue and as day passes you feel terrible pain. I have few advices. First start taking muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz to relax your back muscles. Also you need to do physiotherapy so that gradually your muscles strength will come back. I would also like to suggest you to take rich protein diet so that your muscles become stronger. Warm water shower and diclofenec gel will also help you.
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Any Idea About Terrible Right Side Back Pain After Coming Outof Flu?

I have studied your case. Back pain following any fever or illness is mostly due to weakness. I think your muscles are very weak and due to daily activity become fatigue and as day passes you feel terrible pain. I have few advices. First start taking muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz to relax your back muscles. Also you need to do physiotherapy so that gradually your muscles strength will come back. I would also like to suggest you to take rich protein diet so that your muscles become stronger. Warm water shower and diclofenec gel will also help you.