Question:
Does anyone know why my lower back feels very bruised ?

I'm 5 months post-op rny and having severe lower back pain, feels like a bruise that won't go away; excessive bowel mmovements for over a week; and my legs have stated hurting when I walk ecspecially at my knees.    — happyhappyvern (posted on April 22, 2003)

April 22, 2003
Hi there! I can't answer your question specifically, however your kidneys are located in your lower back, and if you are having extended pain in the same spot, I would definitely contact your doctor and go in for a check up. Better safe than sorry!
   — beeda

April 22, 2003
Janine ~ I was going through the same thing as an immediate post-op and then again a month ago. I had it both times for 3 weeks exactly. Just as I was about to go get an x-ray the pain went away. I would go get it checked out though! I wish I had.
   — Tracy A.

April 23, 2003
Not to scare you Hun... But I am also 5 months post op and down 75 pounds, I was having the same problems weekend before last and had to go to the ER... they found I had a very bad kidney infection and a kidney stone, The doctor put me on antibodics and some pain meds..Thank goodness I passed the kidney stone and I feel fine now... I would advise you to go to your doctor and get checked and be sure to drink alot of water, water , water!! Hope you feel better soon. Cynthia
   — Cynthia B.