 [ Symptoms ] i started having severe pain in my lower back and left side abdomen just under my bottom rib should my doctor do other tests [ Disease ] hi bed rest is what you want could be up 4 to 6 weeks you could be in for the long haul so the thing would be to forget work and just relax its hubby turn to do the housework do the cooking put the rubbish out and last of all see to you and make sure your comfortable and have all you need someone is going to be a busy boy good luck