Pain in upper back

[Blooberry]

Recently became aware of pain in upper back - left of centre. No cough except occasionally in the morning. No sputum. I’ve had a dull pain for a good while but GP said Musculoskeletal. Now my Back aches when I breathe. Waiting on X-ray result from last Thursday. Very anxious and struggling to sleep.

[Badbessie]

It could be a number of conditions. I have had Costochondritis in that location. I have also had bursitis in my shoulder and the pain radiated in that area. It could be many things and sadly any answer you get online would be a best a guess.

[Blooberry in reply to Badbessie]

Badbessie thanks for replying. It’s just hard to know what to do sometimes when you’re worrying. I know nobody can diagnose online and are people are not medical practitioners .., just on my own and worried.

[Badbessie in reply to Blooberry]

Your GP as ruled out the more serious cardiac related problems. Your X-ray should eliminate more possible causes. Sadly medicine is often a matter of eliminating conditions until you get your answer. I can understand your frustration and worry. Over the last 2 years I have been diagnosed with 3 out of the 5 known pain syndromes and before diagnosis I was forever worrying about what my pains could be. It is only human to think the worst. Hopefully you will get your answer soon.

[Blooberry in reply to Badbessie]

Thanks Badbessie. GP hasn’t mentioned cardiac issues. Just ask if I have swelling in my legs! I’m sorry you had a long waiting game before diagnosis- frustration and worry isn’t good for anyone.