Hi everyone. I am in really bad pain in my lower back on the sides! It feels like it's radiating through to my lower abdomen! I just went and saw my Rhuemy last week and she said there was a little bit of blood in my urine. I don't know what to do or make of this. Could it be my kidneys?
it could be an infection or kidney stones you need to get medical attention asap. Hope you feel better soon.
If I was you I would see your doctor and drink lots if water when I have problems with my kidneys they tend to find lots of protein in my urine not blood and they usually increase my steroids I do this myself now saves a long stay in hospital
Definitely get checked, it's your kidneys. I've been dealing with Lupus Nephritis for 11 years now.
Thanks ladies. I called my rheumy and she called in an antibiotic? She said if it doesn’t get better, we will go from there.
Yes it could be your kidneys....unfortunately a lot of Lupus sufferers do get problems with the kidneys so get it checked out...your Rheumy might also be an internist so he may be able to help you or suggest a doctor to go to.....Good Luck Zuppie.
Can’t believe the doctor that told you there was blood in your urine didn’t do more right then. Goodness. It is amazing to me how it seems these days we all really just have to be so vigilant over our own health…constantly having to push and ask questions - and keep asking until we get answers.
After you finish your antibiotic, you REALLY should have a urinalysis done then too, making sure the infection is completely gone. I’m an old ER nurse and I can tell you - you really want to make sure any infection is totally cleared up. All of us have too many problems already to be careless about something small (in comparison)like that.
Hope you get better quickly!