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To think I should go to minor injuries?

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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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tiredlazydoesntmatter · 03/02/2026 17:43

Definitely get urgent medical advice OP .X

HDready · 03/02/2026 17:42

Like a PP I’d also be concerned about cauda equina.

1Messycoo · 03/02/2026 17:42

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 16:52

Did you also have the usual burning wee sensation? I haven’t had that, so haven’t considered a UTI!

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I had similar symptoms and it was a UTI, you can get a test at the chemist I think? At least you can rule it out.
also I don’t have have burning sensation when urinating.

notallymcbeal · 03/02/2026 17:41

Did you ring your GP for an appointment or call 111? In our area (north east) we now have to go through online triage via the nhs app. In the last three weeks I've had two same day appointments through that. We also have an Urgent Care centre - out of hours this is where we are routed if we need same day care, although we can also just turn up and wait if we're worried.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/

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PeloMom · 03/02/2026 17:39

Sounds like h pylori flare up to me but I’m not a doctor. Go get checked out

DotAndCarryOne2 · 03/02/2026 17:37

lljkk · 03/02/2026 17:19

NHS111 and also... I've heard people describe their sciatica like that.

I have sciatica and it’s nowhere near that region. It starts in the lower back and radiates down the left leg.

DotAndCarryOne2 · 03/02/2026 17:36

My DH has had very similar symptoms twice in the last few years. First turned out to be gallstones, and the second was pancreatitis. Pain was stabbing/throbbing in upper back, and upper abdominal pain on and off. You need to get to A&E if it’s severe or an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.

KimuraTan · 03/02/2026 17:24

lljkk · 03/02/2026 17:19

NHS111 and also... I've heard people describe their sciatica like that.

Sciatica emanates from the SIJ and is a different innervation to CEQ. I can’t speculate and OP needs to be assessed but the stomach issues combined with needing to urinate made me listen up. It’s much more serious than Sciatica.

PinkLemonadee · 03/02/2026 17:21

TheFairyCaravan · 03/02/2026 17:04

Your GP has been open for 2 working days since Sunday. You could have made an appointment by now.

God I wish. I've been trying to get an appointment at my GP for over a week now.

YesSirICanNameChange · 03/02/2026 17:20

Out of hours GP - I had similar, no urinary symptoms at all, it was a kidney infection. OOHGP sorted it super quick.

Climbingrosexx · 03/02/2026 17:20

I'm no Dr but I really wouldn't be leaving this another night. Call 111 and get some advice straight away this sounds agony

lljkk · 03/02/2026 17:19

NHS111 and also... I've heard people describe their sciatica like that.

KimuraTan · 03/02/2026 17:18

@Forenspy Any saddle numbness on perineum? You describe needing to wee a lot. Any loss of bladder or sphincter control? Do you empty fully when you go?

I‘d ring 111 as I would want to make sure they check for possible cauda equina. This a serious condition. It’s a compression of the pudendal nerve. Please don’t leave it for more days.

Tink3rbell30 · 03/02/2026 17:17

No, this is a GP thing. Ask for a same day appointment.

99pwithaflake · 03/02/2026 17:15

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 17:05

I tried to make an appointment, they didn’t have anything until the 25th!

Did you ask for an urgent appointment and describe your symptoms?

AuntieMatters · 03/02/2026 17:15

I would call 111 and they will tell you best place to go

AuntieMatters · 03/02/2026 17:14

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 17:05

I tried to make an appointment, they didn’t have anything until the 25th!

This is the kind of situation that merits the same day appointment that's what you should be asking for

jannier · 03/02/2026 17:14

Did you try your GP yesterday? 111 are able to make out of hour gp referals as well. Grumbling appendix, gall stones, uti thats gone to kidneys amongst other things it needs looking at.

RosesAndHellebores · 03/02/2026 17:11

I would call 111 and pending their call make your way to A&E so you are triaged and in the system whilst you wait for aomeone to call you back. If thwy say somewhere else, no harm done and you can go there instead. I suspect they won't though.

Good luck.

HotdogMacaroniCheese · 03/02/2026 17:08

Forenspy · 03/02/2026 17:05

I tried to make an appointment, they didn’t have anything until the 25th!

Fair enough! I would call 111 then and see where they direct you.

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Forenspy · 03/02/2026 17:05

I tried to make an appointment, they didn’t have anything until the 25th!

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HotChocCreamAndMarshmallows · 03/02/2026 17:04

Fluffy40 · 03/02/2026 16:52

I had very similar symptoms, it was a UTI. Call 111 for help.

I was thinking UTI/kidney too. Or gallbladder, as PP have said.

FeedMeSantiago · 03/02/2026 17:04

I've had 3 kidney infections and only had typical UTI burning feeling the second time. Symptoms for all 3 varied but back pain very noticeable in the last 2.

I would call 111 and see where they send you. It could be all sorts (Gallbladder/kidney stones etc.) So, best to be seen and get checked over.

TheFairyCaravan · 03/02/2026 17:04

Your GP has been open for 2 working days since Sunday. You could have made an appointment by now.

Zanatdy · 03/02/2026 17:01

Could be gallstones. Call 111 if goes worse

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