It has been off and on for about 2 weeks. I just assumed it was because I was on a new medication. (Mobic) I'm a former Gastric Bypass patient (8 yrs ago). I quit taking the medication 4 days ago. I thought maybe I had an ulcer but my husband says it sounds like what he went thru when he had gallstones. I was thinking about going to the ER. My BP is normal. I've been stressed out lately due to taking my pre-admission nursing exam so I thought maybe it was stress. I also have IBS. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) I take medication for it but I wonder if that and the stress are what's doing it. I was thinking about going to the ER but I really can't afford it. Any thoughts?
What could cause lower right abdominal and back pain?
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- 10 Aug 2012 by Tonysgirl1235
- Updated
- 11 Aug 2012
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- mobic, pain, back pain, medication
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I agree with Lisa, it could be referred pain from a whole bunch of places or it could be pain from the general area. Best guess from what you describe, probably related to a kidney infection, stones or?
Also could be ovaries. Its hard to diagnose without an exam, blood work, ultrasound ...
In my opinion, you need to get checked out. See your PCP or if the pain I'd unrelenting a.d can't see PCP, go to the ER.
Best wishes,
Sweet Hippy
Kidneys and gallstones would be UPPER right flank or abdomen pain respectively. Kidney pain is usually felt more in the back flank area to the side of the spine and just below the ribs. Gallstones/gallbladder pain is usually felt in the right upper abdomen, in and under, or near the ribs-the liver and pancreas are both felt in this area too. Ulcers usually cause mid sternal pain. So, if your pain is in the LOWER abdomen, none of these are likely causes (of course they cant be ruled completely out-because of the gastric bypass your anatomy is a little different as far as the stomach and intestines). Lower right abdomen pain can be caused by appendix or an ovary problem. It could very well be your IBS. I had IBS during nursing school and my first few years of Nursing just from pure nerves and stress. I hardly ever have trouble anymore.

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Thanks Dzoo...
Hip
I agree with Dzoo... it could be appendix, an ovarian cyst, or something else having to do with your ovary or even endometreosis (sorry, I know that I spelled this wrong), I had endo and it caused me many years of pain , most of it was in my lower right abdomen and back but with endo, you can have pain anywhere in your abdomen , back , or even your chest and shoulders... but I would get this pain checked out . hope you feel better!
Yeah, I think it is probably the IBS. I have been very stressed out and it seems that the 3 weeks prior to my exam where I was studying A LOT and had to let other things slide (such as housework) it seemed to start bothering me. I have OCD and allergies. Dusting frequently helps the allergies and since I have let the housework slide, I stressed about that. I stressed about the exam. I started smoking again after quitting for 3 yrs. (I know I know... bad bad bad) I don't drink alcohol or do drugs. I am going to quit smoking tho. Also, I had a full hysterectomy so no ovaries. The pain comes and goes. I have a high tolerance for pain so I just deal with it. I don't even like taking Tylenol. I figure I have enough medication to take. I am going to make an appt to see my doctor and see if he can switch my IBS medication or increase it. I am taking Pepcid 20mg twice a day... Wonder if I could take it a third time. I'll ask the doc and see what he says.
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I know that I'll probably be stressed out as a nurse. Usually I can manage stress fairly well. I think it's the combo of being unemployed and the importance of the exam so that I can finish school as quickly as possible in order to get back into the working world. Not working is stressful. I'm 41 yrs. old and worked all my life. I've been going to school year round so I haven't had a vacation in a while. Next summer is mine. I'm planning a trip so I can relax. I think I'll dream of sitting on a beach and try to focus that. lol You guys have been super awesome! Thank you for all your advice. Hugs, Selena