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Kidney pain

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2chr2015
2chr2015

Does anyone else get kidney pain. It switches sides. Seems like it wouldn't be related, but I figured anything goes with this stuff. And it did start around the same time

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  • Dazednconfused
    Dazednconfused 2chr2015

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    Oh yes, at first I thought it was back pain or muscle spasms but then when it moved from one side to the other I finally (duh) worked out it was my kidneys. Read somewhere the kidneys have estrogen receptors so it makes sense we might feel symptoms of fluctuations of hormones there. Also our adrenal glands sit on top of our kidneys and they are under a lot of strain during Peri/memo so that could also be why we feel pain or ache in that area. For me it comes and goes, and I've found drinking as much water as possible helps although that can mean a few more trips to the ladies lol. If you're worried about it, or the pain becomes acute and you feel sick with it, you should think about seeing your gp. Hope you find relief soon - take care!

  • claire57329
    claire57329 2chr2015

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    2chr2015 I know this is an old post, but I'm hoping someone sees this. I've been getting what I thought was lower rib pain, mostly front, but sometimes back. It seems to be about a week before my cycle, I'm wondering, after seeing this, whether it could be my kidney. Can you describe the pain?

    • 2chr2015
      2chr2015 claire57329

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      it was achy. it eventually went away. maybe its your gallbladder? hope you feel better

    • claire57329
      claire57329 2chr2015

      Posted

      thank you for getting back to me. Was it confirmed that it was your kidney?

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