Has anyone developed pain on the right side of body thats just below where your bra band would be and just above your lower back area? Im fine when Im sitting still but as soon as I get up and move the pain comes and forces me to walk hunch over sideways to alleviate it a bit and Im not sure if this is PSA attacking.
Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in 2018 after a extremely debilitating 2 years before the diagnosis.
I had Appendix removed years ago.
Hi Batty, I am not yet diagnosed but psa is on there with some other ‘usual suspects’. I have had lower back pain, one sided, for about 2 months now and literally its a pain in the a**. (A bit higher actually).
This is new symptom since i last saw rheumy and i had ct scan last week as part of a batch of various tests to get to the bottom of things ( no pun intended!). I did read somewhere that back pain was a symptom of psa.
I take ibuprofen and paracetamol to take the edge off. Hopefully you will get some relief soon.
Best Wishes B x
Thank you. I have a tens machine and used it last night and a heat patch … so far so good and I do take advil but I can only take so many aspirin before I look like a big bruise.
Im definitely thinking this is PSA attacking my side (UTI and Kidney infections)have been ruled out … my PSA attacks my tendons more then my bones Enthesitis is what my PSA is called … but I don’t know.
Hi my darling I have PSA and also have HAE that attacks my gallbladder which is on my right side. It’s excruciatingly painful! Don’t know if it could be your gallbladder that’s bothering you? Good luck getting to the bottom of your debilitating discomfort. Sending hugs and love 🍀❤️😘xx
What is HAE?
Hereditary angioedema is a rare inherited disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of the accumulation of fluids outside of the blood vessels, blocking the normal flow of blood or lymphatic fluid and causing rapid swelling of tissues in the hands, feet, limbs, face, intestinal tract, or airway. Usually, this swelling is not accompanied by itching, as it might be with an allergic reaction. Swelling of the gastrointestinal tract leads to cramping. Swelling of the airway may lead to obstruction, a potentially very serious complication. These symptoms develop as the result of deficiency or improper functioning of certain proteins that help to maintain the normal flow of fluids through very small blood vessels (capillaries). In some cases, fluid may accumulate in other internal organs. The severity of the disease varies greatly among affected individuals.
The most common form of the disorder is hereditary angioedema type I, which is the result of abnormally low levels of certain complex proteins in the blood (C1 esterase inhibitors), known as complements. They help to regulate various body functions (e.g., flow of body fluids in and out of cells). Hereditary angioedema type II, a more uncommon form of the disorder, occurs as the result of the production of abnormal complement proteins. ❤️😘xx
Hi there are a couple of things to talk to Doctor about. Are you on methotrexate? Side effects can include pain in the upper right abdomen. The other thing to consider is IF there is any deterioration in the spine though arthritis. If so this can cause nerve impingement which can lead to pain that goes around rib cage. I have deterioration and osteophytes at t10/11 and get pains in back that radiate around the ribs pretty often.
Im on Cosentyx and Otezla . I have had numerous X-rays on lower back according to doctor all is good … she said I probably have muscle strain (she is unfamiliar with PSA) honestly this definitely isn’t a muscle strain .
If it is nerves being impinged. I don’t think X-rays pick that up it needs to be an MRI.
My advice is keep chasing to get a resolution.
Yes Im definitely going to keep pushing for some kind of solution its so hard to figure out what is PSA and what is something else …. My PSA attacks my tendons (Enthesitis) its absolutely brutal but can also mimic something else… frustrating.
That’s terrible that you’re seeing clinicians unfamiliar with your conditions. Surely your Consultant Rheumatologist can help you get access to the correct scanning method? You don’t want to be sent and exposed to wrong scans! Meanwhile you’re being left to struggle with the pain! I think they forget that you’re a human being with feelings! Please let us know how you get on. Sending big hugs and love ❤️🍀😘xx
Unfamiliar and lazy rheumatologist just blows it off …. Ive been pain free in my side for a couple of weeks now … thank god.
Awww that’s fantastic news! Delighted that you’re pain free in your side now. It’s so debilitating. Terrible when the people you’re meant to trust to help can’t be bothered! Sending big hugs and love 😍❤️😘xx
Hi,
I don't know what it could be but I had (He has now retired) an excellent chiropractor who worked on ligaments, muscles and bone. He often had to work on my ribs. I wouldn't go to any other chiropractor for it as his method of also working on ligaments and muscles worked better for me than just "cracking the back".
I suggest you find a recommended osteopath and get checked. Osteopaths tend to be more gentle and also work on ligaments and muscles. In Australia, they are not medical doctors but similar to chiropractors, concentrating on a different path to musculoskeletal health. Let them know your inflammation problems. A good, experienced one would be able to feel where and if, things are out.
I've also found that Omega 3 has helped me with my psa. It is easier to take in an oil format as you would need to take too many tablets to get the same amount. Two oils, that I know of, have the correct balance of Omega 3, 6 and 9. Having the correct balance is important for general health. I take Graham's Oil (Australia) - UDO's Oil is similar (more well-known) and available in the UK. You can put it on your salads. I have mine at breakfast with fruit.
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