Why Even If I Sleep On Shoulder It Gives Pain?

Posted on Sat, 6 Mar 2021

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Question : Hi,
I am 37 years old and i am feeling pain while sleeping on any side. I mostly sleep in my right and feel pain on side ribs, hip.
And some times back from.ribs and above. When i wakeup and strecth and it starts going away. I am over weight and i work infront of computer daily.

My father had pkd amd for that i had gone for usg scan and other blood tests till 2019 but later due to covid.
Is it becz of kidney problem liver problem? Now a days pain in the upper backs stays even after wakingup.
Even if i sleep on shoulder it gives pain. When i strecth or bend back i can feel pain. Most of the pain is in sleep only.
Till 2019 usg scans are normal.
Pleasehell me on this

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

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Hi there

Thanks for the query

Being overweight is a common cause for pain on the side of sleeping. The reason for backache also is due to being overweight.

It is also important to realise that the more overweight you are, the more chance for Vitamin D deficiency.
Do get your Vitamin D level tested and if it's low, do take Vitamin D and calcium combination for 3 months and re-check. When your Vitamin D level is normal you'll have less body pains.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Hi sir, thanks for response.
I am worried becz my family has pkd history.
And my sleep now a days is disturbing due to these pains....even though not unbearable it is not going away.
Just want to make sure these are not kidney related

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 minute later)

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Pkd doesn't cause pain in upper back and on the side of lying down. Also in 1-2 years it won't show up asks cause these unusual symptoms.

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

Hi sir,
Just to.mention that pain is at lower back also some times.
Mostly on hip and ribs.
But for sure reduces when i wakeup and increases while sleeping. And pain is less when i sleep on flat surfaces than on sponge mattress
Please dont take it like repeated questions.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (58 minutes later)

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Polycystic kidney disease does not present the way your symptoms are. It appears you are suffering from low Vitamin D. Kindly perform Vitamin D level test and let me know. Thanks.

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (22 hours later)

Hi Sir,
I had the test done and the report is attached.
Please suggest what medicines i should take.
Value is 23.3

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (21 minutes later)

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Sorry, your report is not yet attached. Kindly upload it again. You can also send it YYYY@YYYY and address it to my name: Dr Aashish Raghu. I will be better able to help after reviewing the report.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (15 hours later)

the report is attached.

Please suggest what medicines i should take.

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (0 minute later)

the report is attached.

Please suggest what medicines i should take.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

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As per the report you have insufficient amount of Vitamin D. Take Calcimax D3 once a day for 2 months and repeat the test after that.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (0 minute later)

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As per the report you have insufficient amount of Vitamin D. Take Calcimax D3 once a day for 2 months and repeat the test after that.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj