To think I should go to minor injuries?

[Forenspy]

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?!

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.

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

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

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/

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.

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

Definitely get urgent medical advice OP .X

I wondered about a kidney infection with the intense back pain, but I am NOT a medic.

Definitely something to get checked as soon as possible.

The health facilities vary by region. 111 staff might be able to direct you to the closest suitable place @Forenspy . I hope you get some answers and treatment.

Call 111 and they'll tell you where to go.

Well since you've waited until the gp is closing you haven't got much choice. I never understand why people wait until weekends and evenings to suddenly decide they want something treating

GP first, unless things suddenly deteriorate-then 111 or AAE.

I had similar and it was IBS flare up.

Does sound like that could be the issue.

I have had similar with kidney infections. No burning pee but weird pains and then sudden high fever, chills, nausea, joint paint. But this thread shows it could be a number of different things, I would call 111. I have always been given an urgent GP appointment when I say I think I have a kidney infection but I would want to go somewhere tonight

Read the OP's updates, she tried to get an appointment and nothing until 25th

Call 111, but make sure you tell them what the GP said. It's not an accident or emergency, so shouldn't be A&E. It should be a GP problem, but given how far off a GP appointment is, 111 is a better option.

OP hasn’t said she needs to wee a lot that was a PP. I wish people would read the full thread especially when giving medical advice.

OP ring 111 and they can triage you, point you in the right direction or maybe just put your mind at rest . That’s what they’re there for . Even as a medical professional advice cannot be given over the internet. If you’re concerned and you know your body best, get it checked out.

My money is on gallstones.

It sounds like it’s improved from the weekend so why urgent tonight? Put a heat pack on it and contact the GP tomorrow.

I would say gallbladder/ stones pain is left, front under ribs ( mine was) OP yours sounds like kidney infection or stones, hopefully you can see someone tonight

That’s normal isn’t it?

Sounds like gallstones to me, having had them and my gall bladder taken out. The GP can arrange an ultrasound to see if it’s full of stones

I had symptoms similar to UTI but, after about 5 rounds of antibiotics, it turned out one of my kidneys was blocked. I'd say better get it checked as soon as you can rather than guess. My GP surgery used to be useless for appointments (much better now thankfully!), but if you were first on the line in the morning you could get a same day appt.

Sounds like kidney stone to me. Not sure the GP would be able to do anything anyway as you likely need an ultrasound.

Please dismiss people trying to diagnose your symptoms. You'd be as well casting runes.

You have to call 111.

Hopefully they'll give you the advice you need.