Question:
Has anyone had back pain on the left side where your kidneys are?

I woke up from the operating table with sever back pain but I prone to back pain anyway. My doc says he doesnt think it is surgery related. I do have a leak but I dont think the pain is from the leak. Has anyone had this? If so, how long till it goes away? It has gotten better but I cant sit up straight with out it hurting... THanks,.    — Debbie W. (posted on October 8, 2002)

October 8, 2002
YES. It was a kidney infection--I started taking antibiotics right away and it's gone now....see if that is the problem. Does it burn when you pee? That was the give away for me that it was kidney problem--from the catheter supposedly.
   — Carla C.

October 8, 2002
Hi Carla, it wasnt a kidney infection they checked my urine. I am not sure if I should go my regular doctor or not since the surgeon doesnt think it is related to this.
   — Debbie W.

October 8, 2002
I had the same problem. I was in so much pain during my hospital stay. My doctor took some xrays just to make sure that I did not break any ribs or have an rib seperation from the surgery. The xrays were normal. After 10 days of pain I went to my chiropractor. He did a series of adjustments and muscle massages and I am pain free now. I would take the time to check with your chiropractor to see if anything is out of place.
   — Stacie K.

October 8, 2002
Muscles spasms in the small of the back hurt like crazy. Can be caused by twisting around to cleanse onesself after a BM.Inactivity after foot surgery,with foot elevated, can cause it also. Chiroprater..Here I come!!! Thanks !
   — Cheri P.