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.

[Jennyjen31]

I have the same pain but only in the morning when i wake up its in both kidneys and I've heard that it's my mattress when I sleep on the couch I wake up fine and pain free. I've also heard that you should not drink anything for a few hours before going to sleep, this helps me a little.

[LaraSara]

I've suffered from Urinary tract infections for the last year ever so frequently. I have visited the docs each time and they've prescribed me antibiotics each time. I'm currently on Keflex 250mg  it's been 4 days of taking it and I now have 2 days left to consume.
I've noticed my right kidney starting to ache and am getting an ultra sound on Thursday to see WTF is going on! It's Christmas and with parties and all it's hard to avoid drinking! I'm not usually an alcho lover but admit I've been drinking a lot more than usual almost a drink a day for the last week! This might be the cause of the pain as I've shocked my system? Help!

[Gadget_kick]

I have had the same  symptoms for years. At first I thought it was because I have several issues with my spine and associated the pain with that. Then I had issues with a very large Kidney stone. So after having that removed figured it was the kidney stone that might have been the issue and just didn't know  it was growing inside me. after a period of time after having the stone removed the  back pain although  better than it was , is still there and still can't lay down for more than 6 hours  at best without the aching  returning.. I believe it may be the fact that  My bladder fills up overnight causing the ever increasing pain. I manage it by emptying my bladder before  bed and if its bad get up and go to the toilet during the night and try get back to sleep . not perfect but works for me. hope this helps

[michele336]

I have the same issue, had my gallbladder out and stent in from stone blockage. the pain is dull, did yours let up?

[swingingbluejeans]

I have pain on waking up needing 2 pee in the night in my kidneys and back , but its not lower back pain it seems 2 b rite behind my kidneys where the pain is in my back . It also happens when i wake up not needing 2 pee . The pain only goes when i walk about for a while. The pain can be realy intense

[rhosheda]

I too, when I lay down on my back or my side at night my kidneys hurt real bad too. I have been to dr, they act like I am imaging things. Run all sorts of test and everything is fine. Well I just wanna know why I still have pain and were is it coming from because it never happened before. I have been a good sleeper all my life until recently, So I know I am not imaging this stuff. Please if any one has a answer let me know. ***@****

[kloog2]

It could be you have a compressed nerve where the nerves exit the spine (disk area) - it's called sciatica.  My back pain was to the side above my right hip. Mainly at night, and I couldn't sleep in my back or my side. If you have pain in your leg at night as well as in the kidney area ask your GP  about the possibility of sciatica