Anyone a doctor (...or had a kidney infection before)?

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:41 am

Just wondering if it's possible to have a kidney infection and not feel sick at all? I have pain in my lower right back in the kidney area. Of course I have no time or desire to go to the doctor unless I really really really have to. How can I tell if it's soft tissue or something else?

I love internet diagnoses!

Syzygy · Post by **Syzygy** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:42 am

Are you peeing blood?

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:43 am

Are you peeing blood?

Does it hurt when you DO pee?

Are you going to the restroom more often than usual?

Syzygy · Post by **Syzygy** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:43 am

Anarkistsdream wrote:Are you peeing blood?

Fastposted.

muy_thaiguy · Post by **muy_thaiguy** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:46 am

Or did you lose an online bet to a 13 year old?

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:49 am

Nope everything else is normal!

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:50 am

wicked wrote:Nope everything else is normal!

Then it is not a kidney infection...

Maybe it's just PMS...?

muy_thaiguy · Post by **muy_thaiguy** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:51 am

Well, on a more serious note, it could be you just strained a muscle or tendon and need to take it easy for awhile. I had similar problems a while back.

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:53 am

Thank you Dr. Ank.

The symptom checkers I read didn't make it seem that you had to be peeing blood, hence my question. I have something big coming up next week and don't want to be sidelined for that, but also hate doing to the doctor...lol. The back pain didn't seem muscular and was waking me up at night.

I think I know the symptoms of PMS pretty well by now!

muy_thaiguy · Post by **muy_thaiguy** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:54 am

wicked wrote:Thank you Dr. Ank. The symptom checkers I read didn't make it seem that you had to be peeing blood, hence my question. I have something big coming up next week and don't want to be sidelined for that, but also hate doing to the doctor...lol. The back pain didn't seem muscular and was waking me up at night.

I think I know the symptoms of PMS pretty well by now!

In that case, I think AD may be on to something.

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:55 am

wicked wrote:Thank you Dr. Ank. The symptom checkers I read didn't make it seem that you had to be peeing blood, hence my question. I have something big coming up next week and don't want to be sidelined for that, but also hate doing to the doctor...lol. The back pain didn't seem muscular and was waking me up at night.

I think I know the symptoms of PMS pretty well by now!

Just doing what I can for you, lovely.

2dimes · Post by **2dimes** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:56 am

Cranberry juice, helps if there's an infection, harmless to healthy if there isn't. Be prepared to urinate, mild dieretic.

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:03 pm

Cranberries are for bladder infections I thought?

2dimes · Post by **2dimes** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:04 pm

Kindneys are ahead of the bladder in that chain, but yes also for bladder.

2dimes · Post by **2dimes** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:07 pm

You could try a TurdFergueson.

sam_levi_11 · Post by **sam_levi_11** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:22 pm

iv never had one but ill quite happily laugh a wicked iof she does have one

Norse · Post by **Norse** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:42 pm

wicked wrote:Just wondering if it's possible to have a kidney infection and not feel sick at all? I have pain in my lower right back in the kidney area. Of course I have no time or desire to go to the doctor unless I really really really have to. How can I tell if it's soft tissue or something else?

I love internet diagnoses!

Verdict: Congested bowel syndrome

Your body has tried channeling it out of your mouth for too long.

Cure: sex

Nickbaldwin · Post by **Nickbaldwin** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:04 pm

I'm a lurve doctor.

clapper011 · Post by **clapper011** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:05 pm

Norse wrote:
wicked wrote:Just wondering if it's possible to have a kidney infection and not feel sick at all? I have pain in my lower right back in the kidney area. Of course I have no time or desire to go to the doctor unless I really really really have to. How can I tell if it's soft tissue or something else?

I love internet diagnoses!
Verdict: Congested bowel syndrome

Your body has tried channeling it out of your mouth for too long.

Cure: sex

lmao

Morrigan · Post by **Morrigan** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:14 pm

Wicked, I'm not a doctor, just a herbalist, but I have had about 6 kidney infections in my lifetime, all within a 2 year period.

Contrary to many of the kidney infection 'check lists' you will find, bloody urine does NOT have to be present, nor does painful urination. Symptoms will vary from person to person.

Mine always started with pain in the kidney area of my back for a few days before I started to get sick. From there it graduated to fever and pain so severe I could barely walk.

Once I grew familiar with the initial warning signs that another kidney infection was starting up, I began my herbal treatments to help clear them up before they led me to another hospital visit and strong rounds of antibiotics. Its been a while, but I think I used a combination of Uva Ursi leaf, Marshmallow root, Pipsissewa leaf, Buchu leaf and Pau D'Arco bark.

However, if a patient ever came to me with a suspected kidney infection, I would send them to a doctor right away. They are serious, and can cause permanent kidney damage if left untreated, or if they are treated too late.

What sort of pain are you having? Dull ache? Stabbing? Shooting? Constant? Intermittent?

Does the pain lessen or increase with particular movements or positions?

Have you applied any treatments to rule out muscular or nerve problems such as cold, heat or rubs?

Have you ever had an injury in that area? Or other back problems related to bad vertebral alignment?

Is there any discoloration or swelling in the area?

Is it painful to touch?

In any case, I strongly urge you to either see your doctor, or go to a walk in clinic, just to be sure. A simple urine test will determine whether you have an infection or not. If not, you may wish to request an ultrasound to check for kidney stones.

diddle · Post by **diddle** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:15 pm

Morrigan wrote:Mine always started with pain in the kidney area

funny that

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:17 pm

Thanks Morrigan.

Norse · Post by **Norse** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:18 pm

Nark is a herbalist too.

hecter · Post by **hecter** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:20 pm

Gallbladder perhaps... Is that in the kidney area?

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:21 pm

Norse wrote:Nark is a herbalist too.

*bows*

Yes... Yes I am.

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