Stats: 43, vegan diet for 1.7yrs, sedentary desk job, not overweight, semi-active, no alcohol, no cigs, occasional soda, 1 coffee/day.
I just started getting this pain in the morning about a month ago. Sleeping on my back with a pillow propping my legs relieves it to a degree, but I usually have to get up soon after.
I think there is something most people are overlooking here: for most people the pain goes away after getting out of bed and relieving one's self. But is it relief from urinating or defecating? Since I have become vegan, the increased fiber in my diet has me eliminating far larger quantities then previously. Not to be crass, but I'm talking LOGS. But the morning is the only time I have to go #2, though I should probably be eliminating several times a day.
My theory is, with the increase in solids backing up in my large intestines as the night goes on, which in turn blocks gas from escaping normally (some people say passing gas helps temporarily as it does me), by the time morning arrives it starts to put pressure on my kidneys. As soon as I get up, have my coffee, a little breakfast and move around a little bit, I have to relieve myself - and presto - the pain magically disappears.
So, along with some of the suggestions here (Vit-D, etc.), I'm going to try some natural laxatives to try and get my colon emptied more often. I might also get a colonic to really flush it.
Thanks and just wanted to share my experience. Good luck!
I have the same issues with my right kidney. I only drink water, but always have my morning cup of coffee. Always wake up with kidney pain. this happened a few years ago as well any my naturopath had an ultrasound done and found a small cyst. We treated it naturally with topical minerals to draw ot the cyst, instead of risking surgery. It went away, but I fear it's back. I'm no longer in the same state where I was under the care of my naturopath. I recommend getting an ultrasound if u are having kidney pain. I'm going to make an appointment with my doc on Monday.
Hi there, I also have this problem. I wake after about 5 hours sleep in strong pain left side which I think is kidney related. Although as you mentioned if I do not eat at night I have much less pain. My fluid intake does not seem to impact the pain, as long as it is not alcohol. I stop eating by 4pm and my pain is only 20% of what it would be if I ate later. This had made me question if it is kidney pain or maybe pancreas? You are the first person who has also found this beneficial.
Yes I agree, it is the postural change not the urinating that seems to help me. I can wake after say 3 hours of sleep and need to urinate and I have no pain at that stage. I then wake after say 5 hours sleep in strong pain that demands I sit or stand up. Once I am upright I get some relief and the pain dissipates relatively quickly. Sometimes leaving a dull ache for a few hours. I have significantly less pain if I do not eat at night. The earlier I stop eating the less pain I have. I wonder what it is about lying down that causes it to happen and why on earth not eating at night makes such a difference. I have had this problem for more than 12 months and it is impossible for me to get back to sleep if woken I need to be upright for a few hours before I can lie down without too much pain. Agghh
Yes I have gout also, which started around the same time.
Hey what ever happened? I have flank and right lower back pain as well. Hurts in morning and after eating sometime...
Thanks
Blood in the urine is not common. Consult a Urologist and Get urine test immediately.
hi, i've the same pains for years. I've just read a convincing post on another forum that cutting out caffeine,i.e.tea, coffee etc, would solve it. will try it out