Pain in Lower Back

Is your doctor a rheumatologist? If not, you should consider finding one in your area and get a second opinion.

What kind of meds are you taking besides Mobic? I know you don't feel like you're depressed, but some antidepressants help relieve fibro pain. I'm taking Cymbalta and it helps a lot. It takes a while to find the right combination of meds through trial and error, but you will find one that works for you eventually.

If you continue to feel suicidal, go to the emergency room, tell them about your pain, suicidal thoughts, and that your having chest pain. They have to admit you if you have chest pain. During your stay, tell the doctors about all of your symptoms.

I hope you find some relief soon. You'll be in my prayers.

I hope you are feeling much better by now. I just wanted to add a little note regarding your back pain.

Three weeks ago (for the first time) I had the worst back pain I have ever had in my life (and I have spinal stenosis). This pain was similar to what you describe except it didn t go down into my leg. It was on my right side below the waist but above my right buttock. I have a feeling it was definitely Fibro related and it is the first time Fibro has actually kept me down for more than a day at a time. Thank goodness I didn t have to work that week (vacation) or I would have had to call off.

I haven t had the pain since but I am going to be sure to discuss it with my Rheumy on the 22nd.