This is getting serious

[saamaaaanthaa]

I'm 14 years old, and I've been having serious side pains for about a year now. I've been to the doctor and they've done test but nothing shows up. These pains occur in both sides ( left and right ) in the lower areas. Sometimes, toward my back and near my chest. My doctor suggested that it was endometreosis ( spell ) and put me on birth control to see if it would help. But, I've been on it for almost 2 months and it hasn't done a thing. These pains are becoming more frequently, and their killing me. I've woken up crying over these. Sometimes, they get so bad my body locks up and I can't breathe for about 10 seconds. Can someone please help me?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

How are you? If flank pain is accompanied by fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause. Other differentials include: pyelonephritis, kidney stone or kidney abscess; spinal arthritis; disk disease and even muscle spasm. What tests were done? I would recommend that you drink plenty of fluids and have a regular follow-up with your doctor.

Take care and keep us posted.

[princesshma]

I am going through the same thing. Some people say that I have endo and others think that I have something called polycystic kidney disease. I am still waiting for someone to figure it out but you may want to mention that to your doctor. Good Luck