Feeling a bit paranoid...

Having some pain in my lower back on the left side, like in my "flanks".  Feels like the pain you get with a UTI or Kidney infection, but don't have any of the other usual symptoms.  No fever or anything else like that.  Should I be worried at all?  Can't find anything on the internet to do with this pain and RNY other than gall bladder issues, but I thought that was more like a pain that radiated towards your back.  Anyone have any reason why I should be worried?  I am going to the walk in tomorrow to get tested for a UTI.  Do you think I should call my clinic.  I know what they will say "Please see your family doctor", (Who is BTW on vacation I believe).

I get a little jumpy about unusual pains.  My hubby tells me I am paranoid, but my mantra is usually "Better safe than sorry).

Better safe than sorry is an excellent philosophy. Sounds like a UTI, but best to have a couple tests done. They say cranberry juice helps, but not sure how that would affect you and dumping, plus I think you need to have a fair amount to make a difference. See a doc at the walk in. Hopefully it will be a 'simple' fix. Hope you feel better soon. Try to get some rest.

Kristie

Pulled muscle?  I'd get it checked out esp. if it doesn't go away.

Get it checked out Marny.  The walk-in clinic at Southdown and Truscott is very good.

Well, I went and the urine test came back negative for everything.  I am still having pain though.  I thought when I woke up in the morning that it was gone, but less than half hour later, it was back.  Maybe I just twisted wrong or something?  It hurts just in general, but especially  when I inhale deelply or sniff or cough.  Hmmmmm.  I am going camping for 2 weeks in the (honest to goodness) middle of nowhere, so I hope it clear up by Saturday as I don't want to travel 9 hours away and be worried about this whole thing.

Glad you got it checked out.  You may have just pulled something but I share your concern of being faaaaarrrr away - maybe call your centre just to ask?

UTIs can present atypically - I should know, I let one turn into a nasty kidney infection a couple of years ago because I wasn't having the typical symptoms (don't let a lack of a 'burning' sensating while urinating fool you). If you're not feeling 'right', definitely check it out, it's such a simple test. If you're still having the pain after a round of antibiotics, you can request an ultrasound to have your internals checked out.