Do you have CKD and pain in MID back?

[UhOhCKD]

Hi everyone,

I have CKD and some mild liver issues which I believe I have under control now (the liver issues). Does anyone here have kidney problems but feel a pain/swelling in their back more towards the middle of the back as opposed to the typical LOWER back pain? I actually have NO lower back pain and only feel a pain and swelling up more towards the middle of my back on the right side away from the spine. I am wondering if anyone else experiences this?

I am going to do a follow-up with an annual ultrasound to see if they can find anything. Any real world experiences is great - thanks

[Beachgirl32]

yes I do but my kidney Disease is from polycystic kidney disease so I have cyst in my kidneys and my liver so they press against other organ causing my back to hurt sometimes. My heating pad is my best friend for it.

I hope your ultra sound help you in finding out what your pain is from.

[UhOhCKD in reply to Beachgirl32]

Thanks for your response here. Do you also have the lower back pain? Would you mind describing what other symptoms you have, if any?

[Beachgirl32 in reply to UhOhCKD]

yes I also have lower back pain and sometimes I have sharp pain in my abdomen below the breast bone but I know I have a giant cyst on my liver and I think this feel like my muscle all cramp up then it will ease after a minute but again I know it from being push against other organs

I’m in stage five kidney disease so I fatigue more than normal I don’t have any of the toxic symptoms that can happen in stage five as yet.

[UhOhCKD in reply to Beachgirl32]

Thanks for this, I hope the best for you!

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I would say the pain in your back is most likely being radiated from your liver or possibly from one of the other organs in the abdomen. I know it seems weird but that is something that happens.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Chances are it is not kidney related. It is good that you are having an ultra-sound. Maybe it will show what is going on. My nephrologist said that kidneys do not cause pain on their own unless you have Polycystic Kidney disease, a blockage, kidney stone or an infection.

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Anyone "have kidney problems but feel a pain/swelling in their back more towards the middle of the back as opposed to the typical LOWER back pain"

-Yep, I do. First noticed pain swelling in that spot after a car accident/whip lash decades ago. In recent months, the pain & swelling has increased & I've had an xray showing nothing, other scans haven't been ordered by the dr.

[UhOhCKD in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the response, does the swelling increase based on certain foods you're eating? OR does yours pretty much stay the same size most of the time?

[Hidden in reply to UhOhCKD]

Not sure, UhOhCKD. Haven't connected anything at this point other than physical activity causing extra swelling -mine may well be damage/scar tissue from the original injury. I do follow the kidney friendly diet from healthline.com/nutrition/fo...