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For a few months now I've had these pains in both of my sides which hurt whenever I touch them. The pain is just below my ribs and feel it when I wake up. It can go throughout the day or last the whole day like it has now. Idont know how to describe the way it feels but it isn't really a sharp or achey pain. It making me very worried. Does anyone have any idea what this could be. Thanks.
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j30542 john28734
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Whatever it is and isn't; you need to change your diet; 1. to assist, and 2. to try determine perhaps what it is likely to be. Bladders can hold fluid we don't realise /feel and can affect the kidneys by flowing back up to the kidneys (so you could try not drinking caffeine (which retains fluid) and restrict salt for a day or two- giving the kidneys less to filter).. pancreas is hard to diagnose; but can be assisted with digestive enzymes from a health food shop. (stop drinking alcohol (if this applies), and reduce sugar intake.
Eat anti oxidant foods (can also drink different 'teas' so as to reduce caffeine and assist toxins to be flushed out of the body..like nettle and blackberry - i am sure you get the idea; google anti oxidant foods ). Take an Iron supplement once in a while (don't overload your system with it though)..
if you get brain fog; for example; it may be that your blood needs 'cleansing' of toxins and your kidneys aren't working like 'new'.. or u just might require foods with water in them, to intake water - so your body doesn't have to 'work' so hard in the interim ..
Yes; it may be something more than this; and may still require investigation even if the symptoms 'are not there'; which is why it is helpful if you can determine if diet helps; to desist the pain so you can concentrate on a) bladder/ kidney test - fluid fast. b) liver test ??? c) pancreas test.(enzymes) .d) gallbladder (acid) and this can all be determined by you keeping a record of what does and doesn't affect the pain in the digestive department.. and you should know within the month (or two) what it 'may' be...i also found antibiotics worked for me for some reason and lessened hte pain; but i think that fluid had leaked into my abdomen which caused swelling, difficulty breathing, and nerve damage ; which can also have an affect on the bladder; so it is not easy to determine the sole 'cause' but we can help our bodies 'repair' and recover..
I hope this helps..
& wish you a speedy recovery..
Check your bladder function... like i say; until i had a test i thought my bladder was empty ; and it wasn't .. hence hte cause wasn't IBS but bladder and kidney.. took 6 years.. before i could get this addressed; and by then the damage was too late.. Gp kept saying IBS. it wasn't.
So here are a couple of things you can eat; which will (apparently) be antioxidant (and assist kidney funciton);
Blackberries/ Raspberries (heat up in a microwave and add icecream!!)
Red Grapes
Tomato Juice (or soup) ( add turmeric which is an anti inflammatory)
Beetroot/ onion (large or spring) radishes etc.. carrots , applies(dip in onion and garlic dip)..(anti oxidants with water)
i am not saying that your situation is only diet or bladder realted (i can't really know) however i do think that it is the only way you will discern if it is food related (abdominal is all about what you digest and excrete)...
mma56050 j30542
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I have always had difficulties with controlling my bladder, till I found a suitable place to ease myself, sometimes I leak. I have as well had reoccurring UTI which was tested for and treated. But, just last Sunday, I start experiencing frequent urinating with needed urgency. I have leaked on my body severally in public since it stated. A friend cancelled me to practice the hold and release exercise whenever I am urinating since it could be due to weak bladder muscle. Only this time I feel and irritation and urge to empty but, no pains, even when I try holding back. Then, today came this pain on both sides at my lower ribs. I have read through the thread and I thought to know what my symptoms could be resulting from.
From your discussion, I feel that my effort to train the bladder by holding back the urine may be affecting my kidney.
Can you help with suggestions?
Guest mma56050
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Hi
From what I know, holding back your bladder is a bad thing and if you are holding back constantly, there is a very good chance that in your bladder they may be these dark stuff, which in turn you may have to get surgery to get them out. And if you don't there is a chance where constantly going is a must.
Im not a professional so I would recommend that you go to a doctor and tell him your symptoms.
lilian05079 john28734
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I had the same pain and I am going for a scan next week as the doctor suspects kidney stones. Are you urinating more than usual? if so this could be an indication that the kidney stone has lodged in the bladder...ask your GP to refer you for an renal ultrasound scan...best wishes...
mma56050 lilian05079
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I have always had difficulties contrilling my bladder till I found a suitable place to ease myself, sometimes I leak. I have as well had reoccurring UTI which was tested for and treated. But, just last Sunday, I start experiencing frequent urination with needed urgency. I have leaked on my body severally in public since it stated. A friend cancelled me to practice the hold and release exercise whenever I am urinating since it could be due to weak bladder muscle. Only this time I feel and irritation and urge to empty even when I try holding back. Then, today came this pain on both sides at my lower ribs. I have read through the thread and I thought to know what my symptoms could be resulting from. 3j30542 already said something about fluids in the bladder that could trouble the kidney and you as well mentioned frequency of urinating.
Can you help with suggestions?
lilian05079 mma56050
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You need to see your doctor and have him refer you to a Urologist who will carry out a cystoscopy to check your bladder is normal on the inside. If it is they will carry out a CT Scan to see if you have anything pressing down on your bladder. If all ok there you will have a Urodynamics test to see if you have a sensitive or overactive bladder.
If they find anything on the bladder wall during the cystoscopy they will treat you accordingly....best wishes for a speedy diagnosis...
mma56050 lilian05079
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I have done a CT scan earlier in the year when I had this same urgency and it was okay.
I think I will do the Urodynamics. Thanks much
beckyjo john28734
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I'm having the same problem pain under both ribs , but hurts worse when I lay back, not so bad when I sit up. While I was laying down the pain was constant. Not so when I'm siting up. Like a ballon when your blowing air into it. . does that make since. It started all of a sudden and hasn't stoped.. But I am siting up so I'm n9t in pain. Any suggestions.
char75134 beckyjo
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Hi beckyjo
I have the same pain under both of my ribs. Have you found what it is? Is it muscle spasms? It really painful and it's starting to affect my moods. I have had my kidneys checked and they are fine. I just want this to go away ASAP!
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karan22702 john28734
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Did you ever figure out what was it,I'm going through a similar ordeal.
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