I have a sharp pain in my upper back, right side, especially when I lift my right arm or twist to the right. The pain is constant when I move but stops when I sit or relax. It started two days ago and seems to be getting worse. I am taking back pain medication (ASA 500mg, methocarbamol 400mg, and acetylsalicylic acid 500mg every 4 hours). I am a 47-year-old female with type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and high blood pressure. The pain started suddenly while walking, affecting movement, and is located from the middle spine to the right side, just under the shoulder blade. There is no tingling or numbness. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

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I'm recovering from a mild case of C. diff. I was reading that C. diff can affect renal duct cells even if someone is hydrating. Should I be worried about damage to my kidneys? Or is this more common in severe cases?

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I think I have monkey pox. Should I go to the hospital? I've been sick for about a week with a lung infection and bladder infection. I'm 69 years old and also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have spots on my feet, one on my back, and two on my legs, which could be spider bites but I'm not sure.

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