Lupus and upper and lower and mid back pains.

[Sunflowers_2020]

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with lupus 3 years ago and I had back pains (sciatica, so back pains is not new) before my diagnosis with lupus. But recently, I have upper and mid back pains especially when I bend forward 30 degrees. Does anyone suffer upper and mid back pains and does it relate to lupus? I would appreciate some advice.

[MrsMarigold]

Hello Sunflowers. I have back pain and have had back surgeries. At 65 a lot of the discomfort is arthritis. The only person qualified to answer you is your doctor. I’ve not heard of lupus causing back pain but it is a sneaky disease so please get it checked so you will know the facts and ditch the worry. MrsMarigold

[Sunflowers_2020 in reply to MrsMarigold]

Hi MrsMarigold, thank you for your reply. Yes, I will try and make an appointment with my Rheumatologist, but I just want to check if Lupus can cause back pains.

[Hamptons]

I would check it out to be safe. Mid back pain can be linked to liver or kidneys so worth a check for piece of mind.

Post two surgeries I do get mid back pain as that part carries my lower back which is weaker. You know your body and the different pains so if unsure check it out.

[Sunflowers_2020 in reply to Hamptons]

Hi Hampton, thank you for your reply. I didn’t know mid back pains could be linked to kidney and liver. I will definitely get it checked with my doctor.

[Chris21]

Hi sunflower, I’ve been suffering quite a bit with pain in neck, upper and lower back. I’ve had MRI which showed some of the vertebrae’s slightly bulging, so I was sent to musculoskeletal who then decided there’s no fluid which is making the bones rub together. I dont want surgery if I can help it so have self referred to physio where I’ve been shown exercises that hopefully will help. Physio said the pain was a combination of muscle and joints hurting. It’s only been a few weeks so too soon to say if it’s going to help. (I also have neuropathy goi g on) I have lupus sle and sjogrens. I personally think sojgrens causes me more problems than lupus but who knows ? 🤷‍♀️

Having said that, it’s still best to mention it to GP/consultant so that they can check what is causing the pain as there are numerous reasons which can be causing it. 🙂

[Sunflowers_2020]

Hi Chris21, thank you for your reply. So sorry to hear you are suffering from pains in your neck, upper and lower back. I hope your physio therapy will help you ease the pains. Did they say what caused the vertebrae bulging?