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How To Get Rid Of Pain In Upper Left Side Of Back?

My pain began in upper left side of back about 3 weeks ago and has settled in side hip (like a hip pointer). Pain is acute and feels like a strain but is a thudding pain. I had shingles a couple years ago and feel like it is related. I am taking neuronton 300 mg 3xdaily and it helps some. However, I am in a lot of pain.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hi, Thanks for your query.
After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. It is unlikely to be related to shingles you had a couple years ago.You need to done MRI to rule out other causes.
Back exercises, neurotropics such as mecobalamine and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief.
Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.
Avoid long continuous standing.
Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.

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How To Get Rid Of Pain In Upper Left Side Of Back?

Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. It is unlikely to be related to shingles you had a couple years ago.You need to done MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotropics such as mecobalamine and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.