Hi, I am a 48 yr old woman with a lot of back problems to begin with. But about 2 weeks ago I started getting this severe pain in my back ribcage. I only happens at night. I wake up with agonizing pain that if I turn, breathe deep, or anything. I went to the Dr, and he took X-rays of my back, (which is not where the pain is coming from) and they came back ok. I am getting worse every morning and hope you have any ideas. Oh, no urinary or bowel problems, just the pain. Thank you for anything you can come up with.
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. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics such as diclofenac give relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. 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.