Possible Kidney Issues?

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Hey!  I’m a 21 yo male.  About two weeks ago, I had a severe sudden dizzy spell and couldn’t stand up straight.  Went to urgent care who did a basic blood test.  Later that night, I noticed a sharp shooting pain after urinating in my lower left side/back. 

Blood test Creatinine and BUN levels were normal.  Over the past two weeks, I’ve noticed some bubbles/foaming in my urine.  I seem to be peeing a lot more frequently.

I am still having constant dizziness and a swollen optic nerves (mri came back normal for brain scan) but yesterday, I started noticing more dull aching in my lower left side and it’s somewhat painful after drinking water or eating, but goes away and comes back.

Does this sound like a kidney problem?  If my numbers were normal in the blood test two weeks ago, could my kidneys be failing in that short amount of time?  I had a urine test and another set of blood tests done today, but I’m pretty anxious.  My BP seems normal and no fever.  Thanks

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    hi . how are you doing now . what was the cuase of the foamy urine and did they find out what was cuasing it

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    hi,

    the dizziness has since passed along with the blurred vision. after many scans later and worry for nothing, i was fine. i later had swollen lymph nodes which scared me but i seem to be coping. numerous urine tests and blood work all came back negative for anything related to kidneys.

    i must say, i got myself really worked up and probably ended up in the ER 10 times (i went to 3 different ERs in 1 night!) i was diagnosed with severe health anxiety and somatoform disorder.

    after being on cymbalta for 6 months now, my panic has subsided. i do still have bubbly and foamy urine, but i guess its nothing since all my scans, visits, and bloodwork were clear and im feeling much better

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