I have had hoarseness off and on for about 8 months and my chest feels heavy. I have 3 herniated discs in my lumbar spine and some arthritis as well as a synovial cyst. All discs are protruding to the right, however I have constant pain on my left side of my back above the waist that radiates from the spine to my side that worsens when I stand or sit too long. There is an area about 1-2 inches from the side if I press, it hurts. I have also just received an abnormal mammogram that showed asymmetry in the right breast. I have had a diagnostic mamm, ultrasound and an MRI wIth contrast. Radiologist said benign but redo mammo in 6 mos. My PCP doesn t want to wait that long and wants me to see a breast surgeon because it is increasing. What does this all mean, and do you think any of these could be related or should there be something else I should be checking into based on all this. Right now have started 1 week of prednisone for the spine issues, physical therapy and need to call a spine doctor. I am female, 47 year old, 5 feet tall, 130lbs.
Your pain is definitely not from yr discs. Consult a pain physician for your pain and also as per yr PCP.