Question from Anonymous Caring.com community member
Since my dad started taking medications for his heart failure, he's been complaining of pain in his back. His lower back hurts all the time, and his upper back hurts if he exerts himself even the slightest bit. He suspects the pain might be linked to the diuretic he's taking. Is that possible?
Expert Answer by Barry M. Massie
Barry Massie is chief of cardiology and Susan Ammon is a nurse practitioner at the San Francisco V.A. Medical Center.
We've never seen back pain due to a diuretic, so it's unlikely that your father's pain is linked to that medication. Patients often attribute new symptoms to their medications, but there are actually many causes for back pain, some of which can be serious. Your father needs to be evaluated by his doctor.
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i have found that my heart meds can cause back pain and joint pain. i expermited by lowing the doseage and the pain went away, then back to perscribed dose, and it came back. i tried again with the same results. tom
