Question 1

i'm having kidney pain when lying down, what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: It needs to be evaluated, as it may be due to
1kidney infection
2stone in the kidney
3tumer in kidney
4pain not related to kidney but from another source.

Question 2

having dull achey  lower back pain on each side pain seems to get better when i stand up and is worse when sitting or lying down pain going down leg ?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam. : It could be a variety of things from sciatica to a kidney infection. Follow up with your doctor to find out.

Question 3

have kidney pain, right side it is now radiating down leg, urgency with urination, any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor ASAP: You might have a kidney infection, blockage or stone. Diabetes and high blood pressure can cause kidney disease. Your symptoms should be checked out as soon as possible and treated. I assume that you are taking Methotrexate for your arthritis. This medicine can affect your kidneys. You can ask your doctor if there are other treatment options available for your condition.

Question 4

sharp pain in left pelvic area maybe even kidney ...pain so sharp it travels down my left leg to my knee what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Different possibil..: Pelvic pain may relate to pelvic inflammatory disease, esp as you mention having vaginal discharge. Other reasons include kidney infections and kidney stone disease. Need a doctor's evaluation.  Possible disc disease, although less likely, given your young age.

Question 5

last month i had a supposably uti and i had terrible kidney pain the first day and then it dulled down, and then i had terrible vagina throbbing. why?

Accepted Answer

Bladder spasms: The bladder sits right on the front wall of the vagina. Wilth a UTI, you may experience bladder spasm, which might seem like it's happening in the vagina.

Question 6

severe right side pain undet rib down into groin. nausea. bloating.  kidney infection 1 week ago.  neg urine wed.  please help?

Accepted Answer

Seek help.: Severe pain is always a worrisome symptom, especially if it doesn't leave. Kidney stone pain is typically colicky, severe, can be back or abdomen, and radiates into the groin. For pain control, urgent care of ER tonight. Otherwise, schedule to see dr tomorrow if possible. Try straining all urine with computer paper taped into a funnel with no opening at the point to trap any sand or stone.

Question 7

pain above my right kidney.pain down my legs.  can not sit stand or lay more than a hour at a time.  i also am fatigued and have head aches.  i also have a her time controlling my bowels and bladder.

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I : I am not sure what is causing this. But if you have back pain, pain radiating down your legs, progressive leg weakness and problems with your bowels and bladder this could be 
consistent with a cauda equina syndrome (a nerve in the lower spine gets compressed). If this is acute, please get seen at the er right away. If this has been there for a long time, please pick up the phone and call your doctor now.  Please do not put off getting medical care.  God bless.

Question 8

im 19 weeks pregnant and since yesterday morning it burns when i urinate. during the night i developed kidney pain on my right side (hurts when i breathe deep, sit down hard) do i need to see a doctor or can i get over the counter meds?

Accepted Answer

: see doctor

Question 9

constant left side pain from middle left side back and flank pain winding down my left side into my left lower abdomen. i feel this pain more severely after sex. i feel pain in my left side of pelvis also. i have a history of kidney stones and uti. ?

Accepted Answer

Best to be seen: I would see your PCP -sounds reminiscent of a kidney stones  Best Wishes

Question 10

kidney pain what to do?

Accepted Answer

Get ua: Are you sure it is a kidney pain?  Get a urinalysis and a physical exam.

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I'm having kidney pain when lying down, what is the cause?

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Having dull achey lower back pain on each side pain seems to get better when i stand up and is worse when sitting or lying down pain going down leg ?

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Have kidney pain, right side it is now radiating down leg, urgency with urination, any suggestions?

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Sharp pain in left pelvic area maybe even kidney ...pain so sharp it travels down my left leg to my knee what could cause this?

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Last month i had a supposably uti and i had terrible kidney pain the first day and then it dulled down, and then i had terrible vagina throbbing. why?

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Severe right side pain undet rib down into groin. nausea. bloating. kidney infection 1 week ago. neg urine wed. please help?

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Pain above my right kidney.pain down my legs. can not sit stand or lay more than a hour at a time. i also am fatigued and have head aches. i also have a her time controlling my bowels and bladder.

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Im 19 weeks pregnant and since yesterday morning it burns when i urinate. during the night i developed kidney pain on my right side (hurts when i breathe deep, sit down hard) do i need to see a doctor or can i get over the counter meds?

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Constant left side pain from middle left side back and flank pain winding down my left side into my left lower abdomen. i feel this pain more severely after sex. i feel pain in my left side of pelvis also. i have a history of kidney stones and uti. ?

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