back pain while breathing

[ghostly]

hi, recently i started to have sharp stabbing pain in my mid/upper back and right shoulder while breathing, each attack last a few mins. this has cause me much problem especially when i am out. i would really like to know what is the cause of the pain while breathing.

it is a very terrible experiencing sharp stabbing pain while breathing.

thank you.

note: i also have spondylolysis at L5.

[Maria RN]

You need to see your doctor for physical assessment and possible imaging procedures such as X-ray.

Back pain may be caused by problems affecting the nerves, bones, joints and muscles. Stabbing pain when breathing may also be realated to conditions affecting the lungs such as pleurisy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurisy#Symptoms

[ghostly]

You need to see your doctor for physical assessment and possible imaging procedures such as X-ray.

Back pain may be caused by problems affecting the nerves, bones, joints and muscles. Stabbing pain when breathing may also be realated to conditions affecting the lungs such as pleurisy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurisy#Symptoms

as i am in the army(conscript) now, i visited my units medical officer recently, however he just push me away saying its nothing serious without even taking an x-ray, and just prescript me with some paracetamol n muscle cream and without telling me what is the problem.

[Maria RN]

^Sorry to hear that. If your symptoms won't improve after taking paracetamol, perhaps you should talk to that officer again. Good luck.

[joanna]

consider it serious if the pain doesn't go away. if that happens, get help immediately.