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Intermittent Sharp Pains On The Back Side Of Waist, Takes Breath Off For Second. What Is The Cause ?

I am having intermittent sharp pains on the back side of my waist area, only on the left side. It started mid morning today. This same pain occurred a few weeks ago and I had it then, off and on for a couple of days. I had forgotten about it until today. The pain is not severe but stabbing and brief, and slightly takes my breath for a second then it's gone. I am a 56 yr old female who is otherwise pretty healthy and active.
I would gladly pay a fee for this response but I cannot do it today. Another problem I have is I am GROSSLY underemployed and underpaid in the healthcare field taking care of other people, and I have no insurance coverage and cannot qualify for help in Tennessee. I was hoping for a free answer, but sorry. Thank you anyway!
posted on Fri, 15 Nov 2013
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dear patient,
welcome to this forum
since you are constantly taking care of people,i think your neglecting yourself
DO YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER ?
ITS IMPORTANT CAUSE YOU COULD BE HAVING RENAL STONES.SO I SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR URINE EXAMINATION DONE AND PLEASE CONSULT A SURGEON.HE WILL MOSTLY ASK YOU TO GET AN ULTRASOUND DONE TO LOOK OUT FOR ANY VISIBLE STONES.
BUT I SUGGEST YOU DRINK AT LEASI 2 LITRES OF WATER A DAY CAUSE ITS A MUST.
HOPE I COULD CLEAR YOUR DOUBTS
THANK YOU
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Intermittent Sharp Pains On The Back Side Of Waist, Takes Breath Off For Second. What Is The Cause ?

dear patient, welcome to this forum since you are constantly taking care of people,i think your neglecting yourself DO YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER ? ITS IMPORTANT CAUSE YOU COULD BE HAVING RENAL STONES.SO I SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR URINE EXAMINATION DONE AND PLEASE CONSULT A SURGEON.HE WILL MOSTLY ASK YOU TO GET AN ULTRASOUND DONE TO LOOK OUT FOR ANY VISIBLE STONES. BUT I SUGGEST YOU DRINK AT LEASI 2 LITRES OF WATER A DAY CAUSE ITS A MUST. HOPE I COULD CLEAR YOUR DOUBTS THANK YOU