Strange pain in hip/back/groin?
Hey guys just after some opinions on a strange pain that I've had in my flank back and groin for about a year now...
I recall recall relaxing at home when I first felt a twinge type pinch in my right loin area about 12 months ago. The pain was localised to this area for about about a week and I just thought it would sort itself out but it then started to 'spread' back upwards towards my hip and lower back area. I started freaking out a bit I have to admit and thought I had something seriously wrong (Iam a worrier).
Anyway with all the stress and anxiety I made myself ill..very ill. I had flu type symptoms for a short while and loads of neausea for literally weeks. My body just seemed to be shutting down. I couldn't stop researching my symptoms on the Internet and that probably fuelled my anxiety.
During the early stages I docs had varies theories and I was sent for various tests. Water tests (suspected UTI), all sexual health tests twice (to rule it out), blood tests (general precaution), ultrasound (suspected hernia), physical examinations (to search for anything obvious) - ALL NEGATIVE.
So 12 months down the line here's where I'm at with it all..I generally have a constant dull pressure type cramp in my pelvic loin and lower back area. Id describe the pain ranging from 2/10-6/10 on the scale. The pain is worse when driving or sitting at my desk. Exercise is often the only relief but the pain soon returns. I've found all the standard meds to be ineffective (paracetamol, ibro, aspirin).
I don't have any problems going to the loo but sometimes I feel very slightly better once I've emptied my bladder.
The obvious theory the docs have come up with is some form of trapped nerve. I have had a pinching type pain in my elbow before now due to suspected trapped nerve in my neck. I have poor posture at times. However I'm really not sure if a trapped nerve can cause this type of pain plus i visit the gym regularly and things haven't improved.
Does anybody have any other theories?.. I'm looking at things like sciatica, cystitis and tumours - basically scaring the hell out of myself. I've never had a CT scan or MRI scan because my doc doesn't tend to take me seriously. I take a slight bit of comfort In the fact that I've had an ultrasound in the hernia area and they also checked for a kidney stone. Thankfully that revealed nothing but I can't help wondering if something was missed.
Basically I'm quite depressed living in constant pain which is why I'm asking for any theories you guys may have. By the way I'm 33 and in otherwise good health and keep fit. I'm not overweight, don't smoke or drink to excess. Any ideas welcomed before I return to my doc.
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