t9 herniated disk and calicified lesion

[choppy71]

Hi there I am also new to this. I have been in pain for 3 years with pain in my bum and right leg thought it was sciatica. but its carried on. my bottom of my legs feel heavy all the time and iv have sciatica pain all on the right side along with pain in my right side. I have had Mri  scan and I also have a herniated disk but it is calcified lesion pressing on my spinal code  t9 level. he does not want to operate at this moment in time because I can still get around. but I am starting to get upper back pain on the left hand side. plus I get like sharp pain across my left breast to sharp to breath it last a few minutes then it goes. I am not sure if it is related to the t9 level. any advise would be great, thanks sue

[choppy71]

I am on oxycodone 20mg / 10mg

[choppy71]

Could I have pinched nerves that are causing all the bottom half were I am  in extreme pain. I am not on oxycodone 20mg / 10mg and I can still feel the pain. thanks sue

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Upper back pain may not be due to pinched nerve at T9 level but due to pinched nerve between C7 and T6 level. It can also be due to muscle strain caused by wrong posture. The pain in the front portion of the chest may be due to costochondritis. It usually responds to application of pain relief gel/spray and applying heat pad. Doing back exercises may help reduce the upper back pain. Take care!

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