Kidney pain when laying down

[alexithymia07]

Hey, I am a 19 year old female, and I have a question about some pain I've been having. Off and on for a long time I have had some dull, aching, but extremely uncomfortable pain in my lower right back and abdomen (but mostly feeling it in the back) that comes when I'm laying down, either on my back or side. The pain increases when I lay on my right side. I don't have any urination symptoms like burning or frequent peeing or blood, which is probably why I haven't seen the doctor about it yet. I was wondering if it's something serious, because the pain can be so bad sometimes. I know it has to be my kidney, and not like a pulled muscle or something, because I can tell the difference, and it's been happening to me for awhile (several months). Thanks for any help.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,


Pain in the lower back and lower abdomen may suggest involvement of the urinary and genital structures. Musculoskeletal and nerve related problems may also cause low back pain.

It is difficult to ascertain the cause if a complete physical examination and complete medical history are not available. For low back pain and abdominal pain, conditions like kidney infections, urinary tract stones, appendicitis, spine disorders have to be ruled out.

Seek consult with your primary physician for a complete assessment and diagnostic tests.A warm compress over the area and OTC analgesics may be able to help temporarily.


Do keep us posted.

[walker4224]

Hi, I have been having the same symptoms  sinch January 22. Pain in the area of my kidneys... mostly the right side. but mainly when iIlay down, some times when I lean back in a chair after having stood for a long time but pain at no other time. My Dr. has done numerous tests on my Kidneys and all is fine. They are now checking my gallbladder and pancreas. Please advise on any results you have had since your question.

[smjohnson121]

I have had the same pain exactly!  I can't find much on the net - except maybe interstitial cystitis (except that I don't have to go the bathroom all of the time, although I have been going more in the middle of the night).  I have been to the OBGYN and urologist - they haven't found anything yet.  Had a CT scan and I am awaiting results.  They haven't found any bacteria and I don't have a fever, although I have mild swelling in my right kidney (which makes sense, as my pain is on the right side).  Have you had any luck?  

[sanguinexmoon]

Another case of it here.  Mine started a few months ago, right after I had a really bad UTI.  I have been to the hospital several time, and although they didn't do any tests for a kidney infection, they did tests to rule out kidney stones.  They ended up giving me a perscription for a really strong antibiotic incase there was a kidney infection and it did not help.  They pain is getting worse and worse to the point I cannot sleep at night.  The only sleep I can get is when I sleep at an angle on the couch.  It doesn't bother me then.  It only bothers me when I am laying down flat in bed.

[aure84]

I'm having the same pains also when I lay on my back or sides.  Sharp pains in my lower back cause me to wake up in the middle of the night and the only relief I get is when I sleep at an angle on the couch.  This started a few months ago and I believed it was my mattress.  I know this discussion forum is an older one, but I would be interested if anyone from the above discussion has found a remedy.