Is it kidney or back pain?

Posted by maxxmaxx @maxxmaxx, May 23 5:27pm

i have had bladder infections recently and have ckd, plus spondylolisthesis. how can i find out which problem the pain is from?

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@collegeprof

@petr I can only relate to the right kidney cyst I had many years ago. My urologist sent me to an interventional radiologist, whom I would recommend at this point for you. The diagnosis of the small mass was cancerous and had it removed as outpatient at my local hospital through cryoabation, which freezes the mass and eventually disappears. Absolutely no pain and went home in less than 2 hours after the procedure.

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thank you. I will pursue that.

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@bjs040953

Do anyone eat legumes with CKD STAGE 3a?

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@bjs040953 there is another discussion about what to eat and following a renal diet for CKD. You might find that interesting and helpful.

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@maxxmaxx, i get UTI's quite frequently. plus bladder infections once in awhile. plus i have 2 kidney stones in both kidneys right now. interestingly in the upper part and lower parts exactly both kidneys. very painful out of nowhere. meaning, i'll be fine. then wham pain. but no passing. but, NO CKD.
i, too have Spondylolisthesis. plus a herniated disc at L4-L5. but then to top it all off i just found out that i have degenerative arthritis all the way up my spine. so you're going to have to find a pain management doctor or a Neurologist to help you find out which one is causing the pain. it sounds like you have a Urologist already. so get them involved in this. that's my honest best opinion. good luck, daniel 💙💙❤❤

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Thank you Danny. I'm sorry you have to suffer these things, as I do. I have had neurologist for years now, on gabapentin and extra strength Tylenol, so my liver and kidneys are taking a hit. I too have osteoarthritis in my hips and back just to make life interesting. Growing old is a real challenge! I.must admit I sick of going to doctors. Take care.

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@maxxmaxx

Thank you Danny. I'm sorry you have to suffer these things, as I do. I have had neurologist for years now, on gabapentin and extra strength Tylenol, so my liver and kidneys are taking a hit. I too have osteoarthritis in my hips and back just to make life interesting. Growing old is a real challenge! I.must admit I sick of going to doctors. Take care.

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@maxxmaxx, is the extra strength Tylenol actually doing anything for your back pain? or is IT hurting your liver and kidneys. they don't help me at all. my doctor put me on Celebrex 50 mg 2 times daily. i didn't think they'd help. but i am surprised that they help me. they don't totally take away the pain 100%. they make it much more tolerable to get some rest & sleep. but that's if you can stay standing up. i have a balance issue. and i fall down. which i did 2 weeks ago now. and if you've done that, you know that don't help. but keep taking your meds that help. you know what works for your body. good luck, danny 💙.

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