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Recurring Kidney infections/UTIs

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jodie19275
jodie19275

Hello,

I have suffered for a few years now with my kidneys, first starting off with when I drank alchohol. A few days later I would get really ill with a kidney infection and given antibiotics. It then became more common to get them without drinking.  I would also inbetween this get reucurring bladder infections.

I am 19, a female, and have had various tests (ct scan, dye put in my arm through a drip to see any problems clearer and a few ultrasounds) done to check the structure of my kidney is all okay and that there isnt any obstructions ( all seems to be okay, and they didnt think that it would be worth looking with a cystoscope just yet.) However something worth noting is that I always seem to have invisible blood in my urine that is discovered through dipstick tests. And recently my brother has been having the same kidney problems (kidney infection, especially after drinking alchohol). 

I am also now on medication called 'Hiprex' it has antiseptic qualities to try and prevent getting UTI's/kidney infections however doesnt seem to be working as I still get them. 

Really getting fed up now, as when I get ill with it I get super achey, all of my glands swell up, a dry mouth so constantly thirsty and weeing loads, especially at night, and dull aches in my back.

Once when passing urine I passed out from a pain in my right lower side. But like i said, no kidney stones or any problems structurely.

Has anyone else been going through this too? Any ideas what could be wrong?

Thanks

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  • amanda33492
    amanda33492 jodie19275

    Posted

    YES! My experience was Identical and after 6 Years I found out I had a Floating Kidney - Nephroptosis... My kidney would Drop onto my Hip whenever I was sitting - Standing Up!! Alcohol was the 1st Clue and my Surgeon said all of his patients said the Exact Same Thing! 😉

    Quick Laproscopic Surgery called a Nephropexy To Fix the Kidney in place and 5 Months Post Op I'm All Better! 😂

    To Diagnose request and IVP (simple xrays) With Position Change (laying down and standing up) AND AFTER EMPTYING THE BLADDER... This last view was my "Money Shot" to confirm diagnosis!

    • jodie19275
      jodie19275 amanda33492

      Posted

      Oh I have never heard of that! How did you find out that in the end? 

      5 months to recover ah bless thats long!! I'm starting to feel like i'm making it up or overthinking it now but I know that there is something wrong with my kidneys. 

      Just googled it and can't find that much info on it but it does mention bouts of cronic flank pain which I do get, and sometimes it makes me feel sick and pass out. Would love to find out more info /your experience from it! 

       

    • amanda33492
      amanda33492 jodie19275

      Posted

      My reply is awaiting approval because of a link that I included ... If it doesn't get approved soon I'll send my comments without it 😉😉
    • amanda33492
      amanda33492 jodie19275

      Posted

      My recovery from the Dragging Kidney - Rt Flank Pain was Cured Immediately Post Op... but after all the years un-diagnosed I had Nerve Damage, Severe Psoriasis, My Hair and Finger Nails had Stopped Growing, my Blood Pressure was high, I had Severe Brain Fog... (couldn't remember Anything without leaving myself notes), My Urinary system was completely disrupted... basically everything had to Reboot and reorganize smile Even my Spine was Curved from the Pulling of the Kidney! My ribs on the right side were Curved under as if they were attempting to Cup the kidney ... The list goes on and on but you can see how much Control the Kidney has on our Body and it's "Functions" 😉

      Also since the Adrenal Gland sits on Top of the kidney, it was malfunctioning - Basically I was on a Constant Adrenaline Rush for 6 Years ... and that's why everyone thought I was "Over dramatic" about my Condition ~

      One of my 1st Symptoms was EXHAUSTION unlike anything I could describe ... I Couldn't keep my eyes open. And I had a burning, stinging, heavy, swollen, fireball in my right Ribcage ... I called it a Bowling Ball of Fire that Wanted Out of my Body... but my Dr Just Laughed (assuming I was being Over Dramatic).

    • amanda33492
      amanda33492 jodie19275

      Posted

      To save time since my post is still awaiting approval;

      Google Search: Nephroptosis A Day Like No Other ... Or... Finally a Diagnosis ...

      It's actually a Blog about Epilepsy but the Mother has posted her daughters story and that is what Saved Me wink

    • jodie19275
      jodie19275 amanda33492

      Posted

      Thank you Amanda for your reply!

      I have read the blog, and I am starting to think that I do not have this as the flank pain isn't there whenever I change positions from sitting/laying to standing, it only happens every few months but it is excrusiating when it does come on! Last time I had it i passed out after laying down in the bath to getting out, and woke up to the pain that lasted for 10 minutes strong, and was only slightly relieved when I laid down. 

      I tend to nearly pass out or be sick from the pain when it does come on, but this isnt all the time. The last time I had the pain so bad I did go to A&E and they was going to take my appendix out?!? Luckily they didn't. 

      Also, I do feel tired but I dont feel exhausted as such.

      I will still mention this to my doctor though. 

  • tobiyah
    tobiyah jodie19275

    Posted

    One thing I know is how to begin healing kidneys. It really sounds like  you  have a sugar allergy. I have it too. I  have been dealing with this for years now. My kidneys will start hurting over night if I dring alchohol without taking Olive Leaf Extract. This stuff is powerful. If it was not for this stuff I would be in really bad shape. If I don't take it and drink alchohol I get really bad. My recommendation is start taking olive extract 2 times a day, two x 500mg capsules. Morning and night. Stay away from all sugars and alchohol until you are healed. If you don't it will never go away. I am in the process of pulling out of a slump myself. While you are taking these capsules, drink 1 ouce of olive oil with 1 ounce of lemon juice. This stuff is power for helping any swelling in the kidneys. You may go through some serious detox while doing this and have serious headaches. To mimize this drink plenty of water. To speek up the healing also buy 100% pure cranberry juice with no added sugar. It is sour so have fun smile
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