Lower right sided back pain

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I have been suffering with lower back pain for several months now. It is right sided and right above my hip. My GP did some lab work and I had a positive ANA and some other abnormal blood work, so he sent me to a rhematologist. I went there two weeks ago and they did some x-rays and drew more blood. I just got a call that my blood work was normal, except for a Vitamin D deficiency. ANA was negative when they did it (not sure about that)
Now I am even more confused about my back.

This all started not long after my OBGYN attempted to do a Novasure procedure that was unsuccessful. I am not sure if this could be related.
Any suggestions??
 
I would be interested in hearing about your procedure. I have had terrible back pain in the exact same place you described. If you get a chance read a post currently on page two "Lower Back Pain' from 'helpmyachinback' posted on 5/6/10 and let me know what you think! Thanks and good luck
 
I just read your post and yes that does sound very familiar. The next step for me is an orthopedic doctor. I think that it is associated with my hip, even though it is in the lower back. I was rubbing cream on the hip area one night and I could press real hard and almost feel the pain intensify in the middle of my back, but it just seems odd that it started when I tried to have that procedure done.
 
I am currently going thru something similar to what you are describing. This started mid January but my pain is on the left side. So far, I have had an mri, xray or my hip and 2 urinalysis and blood work. The next step for me is to get an ultrasound of my reproductive organs because apparently ovaries could cause this type of pain. If they don't find anything there then its back to Orthopedic back specialist. The worst thing for me is, I have started having major panic attacks becase the pain is off the charts. How are you two coping with not having an answer? I hope you both find an answer soon. I hope you both find answers and get relief soon.
Dee
 
My pain is bearable because I also have suffered from a constant headache for many years (another unanswered health issue). Another thing about the OBGYN procedure that concerned me is that I had not had a menstrual cycle since they attempted this procedure. I just was hoping I was going through menopause. After I went to the rhematologist, and she found out I had a Vitamin D deficiency and placed me on Vitamin D 50,000 units twice a week I started my period within a week. I was hoping this would help my back pain, but it has not.
 
I would suggest getting a consultation with a new ob/gyn doctor. It's not uncommon for low back pain to be related to gynecological conditions (ovary problems, endometriosis, etc). After that, if nothing is found, perhaps see an orthopedic spine surgeon for a full work up and consultation. If it is spine related it's possible that something as simple as physical therapy and some minor medications will help. It's so easy to tweak something in your back and need a little bit of PT to get it back working well again.
 
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