4. Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Radiculopathy is actually a pretty rare condition, but when it does happen it can definitely point to lumbar radiculopathy. Sometimes, thoracic radiculopathy is misdiagnosed as something else entirely such as heart problems, gastrointestinal issues, shingles or problems with the gallbladder.
Some of the symptoms that someone with thoracic radiculopathy may experience include numbness and tingling, burning or shooting pain in the ribs or sides, pain in the abdomen and more. They may also experience pain in the lower back and hip region.
What most people do not realize is that the nerves that go to the bowel and bladder systems are also located in the same place as the rest of the nerves. In other words, they go through the spinal column is a run back and forth from their specific area to the brain.