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AIBU?

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To think I should go to minor injuries?

232 replies

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 16:28

DH says probably nothing! I am a bit concerned myself.
These are my symptoms:
Random prodding pain in upper back
On Sunday evening, I was driving and I suddenly felt a pulsating, deep pain in the side of my lower back. This came in waves varying from uncomfortable to a sudden shock of pain which would make me groan out loud, for around 5 hours until I went to sleep. Since then, it has happened twice but only for around 15minutes at a time.
I have also been having stomach pain, almost like a burning feeling on and off.
I have felt nauseous on and off yesterday and especially today

Should I go, or will they tell me to bugger off and stop wasting their time?!

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HotdogMacaroniCheese · 03/02/2026 16:42

I don’t think minor injuries is the right place as it isn’t an injury.

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 16:39

BillieWiper · 03/02/2026 16:33

No. As it's not an injury. It's symptoms that seemingly came out of the blue.

If it seems to be getting unbearable I'd go to a&e. Or obviously UTC better if you have one.

It’s not unbearable right now, at the moment I’m only getting upper back prodding and some stomach pain! But I am mostly concerned about what it could be, and would like to know what to do about it before/if it gets worse! I also have anxiety so I am definitely feeling worried about it

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Catza · 03/02/2026 16:34

I think you should ring 111 so someone with appropriate training can advise you where is best to go.

BillieWiper · 03/02/2026 16:33

No. As it's not an injury. It's symptoms that seemingly came out of the blue.

If it seems to be getting unbearable I'd go to a&e. Or obviously UTC better if you have one.

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 16:31

Yes, an urgent treatment centre! Sorry. Just wanted to make it clear that I’m not suggesting I go to A&E!

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Taweofterror · 03/02/2026 16:29

You definitely should seek medical advice. I'm not sure minor injuries is the best place though. Certainly ours is literally just for injuries so you'd be sent away. I'd contact the GP for something like that.

FartyAnimal · 03/02/2026 16:29

No. Not minor injuries. Go to an urgent treatment centre.