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Pain in both of my sides

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john28734
john28734

For a few months now I've had these pains in both of my sides which hurt whenever I touch them. The pain is just below my ribs and feel it when I wake up. It can go throughout the day or last the whole day like it has now. Idont know how to describe the way it feels but it isn't really a sharp or achey pain. It making me very worried. Does anyone have any idea what this could be. Thanks.

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  • susan08752
    susan08752 john28734

    Posted

    Hi John

    Mmmm ! pain under the ribcage, forgive me for being personal, however do you drink alcohol on a regular basis also how are your bowel movements?

    • john28734
      john28734 susan08752

      Posted

      I never drink alcohol and bowel movements are usually ok but can be constipated a bit sometimes. I'm really starting to worry I have kidney failure or something.
    • susan08752
      susan08752 john28734

      Posted

      Hi John

      I 'm not a doctor, however it maybe a good idea to have your symptom's checked out as it may well be your kidney's as they are positioned either side.You said they are painful to touch, are you unable to be vertical without pain or are you doubled up in pain?

    • john28734
      john28734 susan08752

      Posted

      The only time it hurts is when I touch the area or if I stretch or move a lot.
    • susan08752
      susan08752 john28734

      Posted

      Hi John

      I'm going to nip it in the bud, ring an ambulance yr in pain to the touch and when you move.Just make the call.Let me know how you got on.

    • john28734
      john28734 susan08752

      Posted

      I don't think I'm going to call an ambulance, but now the pain has spread up both of sides.
    • susan08752
      susan08752 john28734

      Posted

      Ok can you describe the pain, pins & needles, sharp pain,sparadic comes and goes does anything eleviate it?
    • susan08752
      susan08752

      Posted

      Hope you get some rest, sleep well!
    • john28734
      john28734 susan08752

      Posted

      Its kind of a sharp pain. It does come and go and has been OK for a bit but today it has been bad and stayed the whole day.
    • susan08752
      susan08752 john28734

      Posted

      Mmmm! Sharp pain may indicate trapped wind or a blockage, i know this may sound trivial,however it is excruciating as i suffer with blockage, try a laxative senna is a herbal one try to get the dual kind as it releases gas as well.Don't be embarassed we all need a little help sometimes.It may eleviate, what have you got to lose.See how you are after! Keep in touch.
    • john28734
      john28734 susan08752

      Posted

      Im going to see a doctor on Monday. Hopefully nothing too serious.
    • susan08752
      susan08752 john28734

      Posted

      Hi John

      Jolly good! you have nothing to lose, keep me posted.I've just had a letter drop today to see a specialist in gastroenterology a week next Tuesday! Hip hip hooray! About time,then a date for an endoscopy.If he even mention's IBS i will look him in the eye and say can you not come up with anything more realistic.lols. Sooo not joking 3 yr's on had quite enough now.Good luck!!

    • robert90351
      robert90351 susan08752

      Posted

      Susan I do drink for the last year I've been drinking on a close everyday basis. I know that I shouldn't, but I've been feeling these little pains as well. I just want too see what you would've said if this person was a heavy drinker. It's a old thread, but if you can respond that would be great.

  • julie07472
    julie07472 john28734

    Posted

    Hi it could be golstones or shingles I had this and the rash did not come out for a week .so the doc said it was goldstones but it was shingles the pain is not good .go to your doctors if not better next week .good luck 

    Julie 

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