Pain/pressure on right side -abdomen, pelvic, flank and back

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Wow I can't believe how many people have same symptoms. I have 2 stones 1 6mm 1 is 4mm. But it is not the stones causing my discomfort. I have had this for over 1 month. I have had U/S, CT, IVP with contrast. All show stones that would NOT cause this pain. I find it is worse after meals. Have lost 10 lbs. Cannot touch rt side just under rib. Going to see GI doctor next. Urologist thinks it maybe the way to go.

poetic_spirit · Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

I am having the same pain. The pain come and go at first I thought maybe it was gas bubbles. All i do just is lay on soft pillows and pray that it is not anything serious.

sewgirl · Newbie Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

Hello,

Been reading these posts looking for answers for my hubby. It apprears that a lot of folks have trouble w/stones, thought I'd pass along something I've learned from my friend. She has had more problems w/stones than anyone I've ever known~ real bad. After several procedures (18 surgeries in 16 years) her Dr. asked her if she'd be willing to try something for him. She agreed. He asked her to drink one CocaCola a day, every day. Just one, don't miss any days. She has done so for at least 4 years and has yet to have another stone. Interesting eh? Don't know if it will work for any of you, but thought you might be interested in knowing about her experience.

Best regards,

Judy

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Hello everyone,
yes sometimes you can start out with such severe pain and not able to talk and also vomiting but that is not always the case.... I am 40 yrs old and have had kidney stones since ive been 16 years old. There are many times that i do experience this kind of pain but i also at times have just had pain that comes and goes, the pain starts in lower back on either side then can also radiate down the from to the groin area. They surely aren't pleasant and more than not are extremely painful...

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I have 2 children a daughter 2 years old and a son 10 1/2 months old I lost alot of hair with them both but it has grown back . I n the past month I lost the hair again just like I did when I was post partum all blood work came back ok even my thyroid and know I am having lt sided flank pain on and off dull to sharp pain in my flank and then into my abdomen like period cramps of course all test including kub which was negative and a ct showed stones on both sides of my kidneys but no obstruction I am getting no where with the doctor and I starting to think I am crazy I only take motrin because I refuse to take pain meds because I need to take care of my children I am also on the pill and had endrometriosos years ago which took forever to be diagnosed when I finally had a lapo done they found out I only have a right ovary.. Please help why am I having pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I had similar pain and it was (spelling error?) costrocondritus. Swelling of the cartilage around the rib cage. Some times it feels like I'm being stabbed in the side. I went to the ER 1st and finally to a doc in the box who know exactly what it was. If I twist a lot or sit wierd pick up heavy objects it will come back. The pain can be sharp and last for 15 mins and then be sore for a couple of days. You can always ask the MD if he would consider it.

barbie54 · Newbie Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

BettyB · Newbie Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

WOW!!! I have been looking online for some time now searching for answers and found this site. I am in wow of how many people have this same issue. I am 23 and have 2 small children (2yrs and 7mos) I have been having this pain for over 2 years now. I honestly thought I was the only one, esp when the doctors act soooo damn stumped. I have tried everything except going to the uerologist and that is next week, but reading everyone's entry makes me almost not want to even waste my time! Seeing all of this has both encouraged me, knowing that there ARE others, and scared the hell outta me, Knowing that there are those that have had it waaaay longer and still no answers! A question...have any of you showed this to your doc to see what they think? How can so many have the same thing and yet doctors are saying some of us are imagining it? My doctor is great in that way, but still clueless in a cure. If anyone finds any new info out please help!

BettyB · Newbie Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

WOW!!! I have been looking online for some time now searching for answers and found this site. I am in awe of how many people have this same issue. I am 23 and have 2 small children (2yrs and 7mos) I have been having this pain for over 2 years now. I honestly thought I was the only one, esp when the doctors act soooo damn stumped. I have tried everything except going to the uerologist and that is next week, but reading everyone's entry makes me almost not want to even waste my time! Seeing all of this has both encouraged me, knowing that there ARE others, and scared the hell outta me, Knowing that there are those that have had it waaaay longer and still no answers! A question...have any of you showed this to your doc to see what they think? How can so many have the same thing and yet doctors are saying some of us are imagining it? My doctor is great in that way, but still clueless in a cure. If anyone finds any new info out please help!

jessica76NJ · Newbie Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

I was so relieved when I found this post, I have had the same Pain(s) for the past year, the pain changes from time to time. I have steadily had this painful inflammation of the lower rib cage on the right side and think is definitely has something to do with the constant muscle tension in the thoracic region on the right side of my back (probably due to the stress of the unknown with what I am about to present). I have had this for a year and have been sent for an MRI, chest X ray, Ultra sound (of the region around my ribs in the front). Then in April of this year I began experiencing an urge to urinate frequently, went to the PCP and he said oh, you probably have a UTI, when the Urinalysis came back negative they said nothing was wrong and I am just experiencing the pain from stress (the old "it's all in your head"), The pain came and went. Three weeks ago the pain (to the right of my belly button down into my hip) came on so badly I ended up in the ER, where I was given another Urinalysis (negative results) and then an Ultrasound. I was told I had two Ovarian cysts and that that was the source of my pain. I was sent home with Hydroprofen and told to see my OBGYN.
I saw the OBGYN who told me the cysts were so small they could not possibly be the source of pain. I then went back to my regular Doc and mentioned the Kidney stone possibility as EVERYONE in my family has had them. The doc said no way, as the Urinalysis came back normal and I've not had any blood in my urine. I then demanded a CT scan, sure enough it came back with the doc stating I have several stones in both kidneys. I have since had another CT scan as my Urologist did not like the way the first one came out and am awaiting his better informed analysis of my stones. All I can say is that in this day and age where Health Care is costing us More and More you have to be your own doctor. You must research and inform yourself unfortunately! WHO IS YOUR DOCTOR TO SAY WHAT SHOULD CAUSE PAIN AND WHAT SHOULDN"T. Our bodies are unique and we all have different pain thresh holds. Some Doctor's just don't care, or are misinformed themselves and it is up to us to do just what we are doing here in this forum: educate each other and ourselves. I am very grateful to have found others with the same health issues I have encountered. I wish you all well.

Pain/pressure on right side -abdomen, pelvic, flank and back

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