Feeling a bit paranoid...

Marny B.
on 7/10/11 1:07 pm - Canada
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).

Referral Sent:  March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

    
    
          
                                                        

KristieA
on 7/10/11 1:11 pm - Orillia, Canada
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

 

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EmmiePie
on 7/10/11 1:11 pm - Kingston, Canada
Pulled muscle?  I'd get it checked out esp. if it doesn't go away.
Karen M.
on 7/10/11 10:09 pm - Mississauga, Canada
Get it checked out Marny.  The walk-in clinic at Southdown and Truscott is very good.

 

Karen

Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/

Marny B.
on 7/11/11 1:02 am - Canada
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.

Referral Sent:  March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

    
    
          
                                                        

Karen M.
on 7/11/11 1:13 am - Mississauga, Canada
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?

 

Karen

Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/

PatXYZ
on 7/11/11 12:00 am
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.
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