I have Stage 4 kidney failure

[hardrock430]

Does anyone with Stage 4 kidney failure have bad lower back pain?

[Gillybean41]

Hi yes I'm stage 4 @16 % I get a lot of back pain on the right side where my single kidney is

[Irelandy]

Yes indeed, I'm stage 4 egfr 17. Constant pain and my neph says it's not typical.

[RhenDutchess123]

Yes...I get lower back pain. My Nephologist said that as our kidneys fail our muscles no longer rebuild themselves and they become weak. That is why gentle exercise is so important to help keep them strong and flexible as we can. I have a stationary bike that I ride for 15 to 20 minutes a day and that seems to help.

But as always...check with your Doctor on what exercise options are right for you

[Love101cats in reply to RhenDutchess123]

How good to get a sensible answer to that question. I havelower back pain and its excruciating but only when I am standing or walking. As soon as I sit down it goes. I was wondering why as I had been told that the pain was not from the kidneys but no-one suggested till now what it might be. Thank you.

[RhenDutchess123 in reply to Love101cats]

I understand the pain you are feeling while standing...I especially feel it when standing in lines...Our lower backs carry the majority of our body weight. Gentle stationary bycicle exercise really helps me..and may help you too if walking causes you pain