Posted 5/2/2022 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
So...long story short, been dealing with right side flank pain off and on for about 3 years. Then in January it came on strong and fast and hasn't gone away. The pain in on the right side of my back between my ribs and my pelvis. The pain varies from dull to sharp shooting pain. I can't move basically, for more than a few minutes. I switch between sitting in the chair or laying in the bed. I have to ice every hour for 10 to 15 mins to even get it to stop enough to do anything at all. I have been to a hip ortho, a back ortho, a gp and a gen surgeon. All are stumped. Have had x-rays, MRI, CT, and blood tests. MRI showed DDD and two buldged disks, tried epidural lumbar steriod injections and this did nothing. CT shows some small kidney stones and kidney cysts, but urethra and all other organs are good. They checked kidneys, liver, stomach, intestines, prostrate and colon, all are negative...Tried steroids, and three different types of muscle relaxers. Currently taking diclofenac and meloxicam. Been on these for 2 months...
Anyone have any ideas what to try next? Which type of dr should I see next?