Kidneys.... they hurt

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Sieden76
Sieden76 Posts: 127 Member
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I need some advice. Lately I've been having some pain in my kidneys. It's kind of a dull pain that lessens if I drink more water. I'm afraid that I might be taking in too much protein or something??? Not sure. I'm on a medication called Topamax and it hits the kidneys really hard so I have to be careful with anything else that hits them hard too.

Should I just drink more water? Does protein really cause trouble for the kidneys or is this a myth? Should I worry?

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  • tehzephyrsong
    tehzephyrsong Posts: 435 Member
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    Go see a doctor. The Internet is not qualified to give you medical advice.
  • DalekBrittany
    DalekBrittany Posts: 1,748 Member
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    Go see a doctor. The Internet is not qualified to give you medical advice.

    This.
  • EngineerPrincess
    EngineerPrincess Posts: 306 Member
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    Go see a doctor. The Internet is not qualified to give you medical advice.

    This.

    This, and in the meantime, unless you are drinking ridiculous amounts of water (like well over 8-10 glasses a day), then more water can't hurt. Your body is well over 50% water, might as well replace that frequently.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
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    Go see a doctor. The Internet is not qualified to give you medical advice.
    This.
  • mindyjo74
    mindyjo74 Posts: 68 Member
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    I agree with everyone else....increase your water intake it wont hurt....go see your doctor there could be other issues that need addressed!!
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
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    Hello, I took Topomax for awhile and didn't do well with them, however, you should def. see a Dr. concerning your Kidney's. Better safe then sorry. You could have a Kidney Infection going on that you aren't even aware of, or you may not be drinking enough water. Honestly, it could be several different things. If I were you I wouldn't wait very long to go though. Good luck and let us know how you turn out.

    Coachdonna
  • fresh_start59
    fresh_start59 Posts: 590 Member
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    Should I just drink more water? Does protein really cause trouble for the kidneys or is this a myth? Should I worry?

    Yes, drink more water.
    Yes, protein *can* cause kidney problems.

    As for the worry part, well, I wouldn't worry too much, but I'd cut out the protein powder until you can get in to see your doctor.

    I had a really hard time with protein powder. Not only did something in mine give me caffeine-like palpitations, I ended up with a nasty urinary tract infection. I used the protein powder daily for four or five days and the next day I had visible blood in my urine.

    I no longer use protein powder, but I do try to eat 90-120g of protein every day and I have absolutely no problem. I guess I'm just one of those people who don't tolerate the powdered stuff.
  • mattschwartz01
    mattschwartz01 Posts: 566 Member
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    This is a potentially serious issue that should be addressed by a qualified medical professional. For the sake of your health, please see a doctor as soon as possible.
  • bitxbit
    bitxbit Posts: 1,465 Member
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    Please, see your doctor about this. I had kidney stones once, went to doc for the pain and found out that I had a very serious kidney infection, also.She said that it could have progressed to the point of irreversible damage, leading to failure. Please, take this pain seriously. Take care!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,620 Member
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    Yeah, you should be consulting a physician or specialist on the subject.

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    I've heard that doctors are a good resource for things like this.
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
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    please go see a doctor! we don't want you to get seriously hurt!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
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    you should consult a urologist.
    i go to one for my bladder and it's awesome. the problem i have and what i am diagnosed with i never would have guessed on my own
  • GypsyPirate
    GypsyPirate Posts: 42 Member
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    Especially if you are on a medication that affects your kidneys, you should see a doctor about kidney pain. Do not try to to self diagnose yourself.
  • DalekBrittany
    DalekBrittany Posts: 1,748 Member
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    Uhm right but before you see a urologist, see your primary. It might not even be your kidneys.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    I'm on a medication called Topamax and it hits the kidneys really hard so I have to be careful with anything else that hits them hard too.

    Being careful includes contacting your doctor when you feel pain. Does not include consulting with random strangers on the internet.
  • Sieden76
    Sieden76 Posts: 127 Member
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    It doesn't hurt to urinate, my urine is quite pale and I drink nothing but water all day. At least 8 glasses a day if not more. I will go see the doctor this next week when I can. I just wanted to ask here in the meantime. I am smart enough to know that this isn't a replacement for a physician.
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    ...I thought you were a medical student?
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    I need some advice. Lately I've been having some pain in my kidneys. It's kind of a dull pain that lessens if I drink more water. I'm afraid that I might be taking in too much protein or something??? Not sure. I'm on a medication called Topamax and it hits the kidneys really hard so I have to be careful with anything else that hits them hard too.

    Should I just drink more water? Does protein really cause trouble for the kidneys or is this a myth? Should I worry?

    You claimed in your the master cleanse thread you were a medical student. You would have, free, access to the information and resources to answer this question if so.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    Maybe she shouldn't have tried that cleanse...

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