Mid to upper back ache

[Sunset_]

Hi I have been diagnosed with ibs this week. One of my symptoms is a knawing back ache. I was wondering if anyone else gets this. It almost feels like it’s it’s being eaten away and feels very stiff. It is located mainly in the area of my lungs. I have an appointment for a chest X-ray in 33 weeks.

[Cats15]

Hey. Sorry to hear your pain. I’ve IBS too and also have had a gnawing pain for about 15 years on my back. At first I thought it was my lung and was so panic stricken as I used to smoke. I gave up smoking, had xrays but nothing was found. I continue to get a gnawing pain to my left hand side just under my bra strap. About two years ago I had further xrays and lung tests but apparently I was healthy! They sent me to have my spine looked at and tell me I’ve osteoporosis/arthritis on one of two areas midway back that could be causing the referred pain. I lift weights and take calcium for bones so I’m not worried really. However I think it is something to do with my stomach being inflated with gas, causing me acid reflux. But I’ve had it for so many years, I’ve stopped worrying. Sorry you have to wait so long for your X-ray. I guess if they thought it serious you would have been seen a lot earlier. Good luck with it all. I’m sure you are fine.

[Leconfield in reply to Cats15]

Hi, I have mid section side/back pain too and am hoping to rule out possible kidney stones next.

[Sunset_ in reply to Cats15]

Thank you so much for your reply, it has put my mind at ease as I’m so worried it could be something worse like lung cancer. My X-ray is in 3 weeks not 33 (too many 3’s 😜). I am extremely bloated so thinking it is the gas causing the back pain. I do have arthritis in my neck so could be to do with that?

[xjrs]

Back pain which is situated between the shoulder blades may be acid reflux. Acid reflux and IBS tend to go hand in hand.

[Cats15 in reply to xjrs]

Tend to agree although it doesn’t explain what is actually causing the uncomfortable gnawing.

[Sunset_ in reply to xjrs]

Yes I do have acid reflux

[Nerris]

Hi yes I do get back ache whilst suffering with IBS its very uncomfortable and I get bloated under my bra line which then causes this gnawing aching back its awful

[Sunset_ in reply to Nerris]

It’s a horrible feeling isn’t it, I have acid reflux and take omeprazole but feels like it has stopped working ☹️