can anyone help

[fizzymoon1]

For the past week now i have been suffering severe discomfort in my upper and middle back which sometimes spreads to my front. It is not pain as such, it is hard to describe but it is a constant severe discomfort and cold feeling which makes me feel very unwell and ill. It comes on suddenly lasts a number of hours before going away. During an attack the only relief is to lie down with a hot water bottle. Some years ago i had sciatica which has never really gone away but this problem feels in the muscles. and when it spreads to my stomach it causes nausea. I am very worried but my doctor says back pain is hard to diagnose and this is why i dont want to bother him with this. Can anyone help and is it likely to be anything seriously wrong.

[Tuckamore]

Hello,
I do not want to scare you or cause you undue concern but sometimes heart pain is felt in the back. I may be 150% wrong but I would certainly have this looked into when you experience your next attack. Good luck to you, Tuck

[tresa47]

Welcome to the community!  I agree with TMA..don't let any dr brush you off..i would absolutely get anothe opinion. I've done that more than once-sometimes a couple of times. Please find a dr that you are comfortable with. Ask alot of questions...I always go to appointments with a list, I think we all get nervous before going to a dr..and tend to forget things we want to discuss with the dr. You are paying for the visit, you have a right to get the answers you deserve...i've had problems with my back and neck..it's not easy..but persevere and know that there are others going through what you are....
    If you have insurance you might want to check with your dr about any diagnostic tests..x-rays, mri's ,blood work..I hope you get the answers you deserve..Let us know how you make out....lol  tresa

[Toomanyadvil]

Hi fizzymoon, Welcome to the community!

Your DR is right, back pain is hard to diagnose. But dont ever feel like your bothering anyone with it. Pain and discomfort are our bodies way of telling us that there is something wrong and you deserve to know what is going on and get back to being as comfortble and healthy as you can be.

I'm not too familiar with back pain so am not sure I can give to many suggestions on wjhat the problem may be.
If your DR now doesnt seem to be concerned in finding the answer I would advise you to get another opinion. Dont let anyone brush your symtoms off.

In the meantime have you tried warm baths? I know you said lying down with heat helps. Maybe get some epsom salts and try mixing them with a warm to hot bath. Epsoms are known to numb the nerves so may help.

I'm sure as people come on throughout the day they'll be able to give you more suggestions.
I hope your able to find the answers you need to get this discomfort taken care of.

TMA