*sorry for multiple posts, I don't know whats wrong and really need help, I'm not sure which area to post in...*
Hi,
I am a 20 year old female and have had back pain for around five years.
About two years ago I was told that I have two spots of mild scoliosis, one in my lower back and one in my upper back.
The lower area starts hurting if I stand or bend very much and will be sore if you gently press on the area.
The area of my upper back radiates pain up my neck and around my shoulder blade area almost all the time, but much worse on the right side.
If I "tighten" my muscles I hear a "popping" sound and the pain is slightly relieved for a few minutes up to a couple hours.
The pain is worse at night and I often wake up a lot. I haven't been able to sleep on my right side for over two years now with out extreme pain and headaches. There will also be swelling/pressure "under" my shoulderblade.
My chiropractor said he can't help much anymore because of the pain caused when he puts something into place. He, and others, have said that the scoliosis doesn't explain so much pain in my upper back- that the scoliosis isn't even very bad. I was told that I have a bunch of scar tissue around my upper back. But I haven't done anything to cause that.
I can't lift or carry things very well and I feel like a baby or something. Most of my family doesn't really believe me about the pain, especially since they can't see my scoliosis and its not supposed to hurt this bad when its this mild.
I have other painful points; lower ribs, sometimes elbows and other joints. Headaches a lot. In the last year I was diagnosed with severe depression and I think the constant pain is part of the problem. I have had some undiagnosed heart issues (other than suposedly "painless"
PVC).
I can't handle heat or cold well... I get terrible head pain and lightheadedness that lasts for hours or days if I work out in the heat very long at all.
I feel like a walking complaint or something and most of my friends and family think I am... hence a few suicidal attepts.
I'm only 20! I should be out working a job and "pulling my load". I don't drink or smoke. I take very little prescription drugs even for pain. I eat healthy (mostly organic, all natual, and whole foods) almost no pop or caffien.
I should be "fine" but I feel half dead already!
Sorry its long.. I'm a bit frustrated...
Any help or advice?
Re: Severe pain in Right Shoulder Blade area 
