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Sore Right Side Of Lower Back Above Kidney. Taking Prozac For A Year. Strain? Any Ideas?

Hi their i am a 41 year old mum of one and I have had a sore right side of lower back above kidney area. It has been like this for about five weeks and although it isn't getting any worse, it doesn't appear to be improving either. Sometimes a hot water bottle helps me to get comfortable when lying in bed. I'm not sure if it is some sort of a strain? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I forgot to mention that I have been taking 20 mg of prozac a day for the last year. Regards
Melanie
Sat, 17 Aug 2013
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that it is a muscle strain particularly if you find it worsens with movement in a particular direction.

In addition to the application of the heat pad, you should consider the use of an anti inflammatory pain killer such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
These medications should be used on a full stomach.

You should also reduce any movements or lifting activities that aggravate the area to allow it to heal.

I hope this helps
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Sore Right Side Of Lower Back Above Kidney. Taking Prozac For A Year. Strain? Any Ideas?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that it is a muscle strain particularly if you find it worsens with movement in a particular direction. In addition to the application of the heat pad, you should consider the use of an anti inflammatory pain killer such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen. These medications should be used on a full stomach. You should also reduce any movements or lifting activities that aggravate the area to allow it to heal. I hope this helps