Re: Back Pain/Spasm (I Hope)

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I've never had kidney stones, but have know people who have had them. The

pain is so excruciating that I can't imagine anyone with that kind of pain

not going to an ER or a doctor. I doubt that you would have a blockage of

the renal artery. For one thing, your blood pressure would be sky high. If

it was me, and this was a new symptom, I would phone the doctor, because it

is simply impossible to self-diagnose these things.

Watch out for those tornadoes.

Pierre

Back Pain/Spasm (I Hope)

> I've been having what feels like a spasm in my upper back, on the

> left side, all morning. About every 2 minutes or so, sometimes

> longer, sometimes shorter. It's in my kidney area though, and I'm

> concerned about possible kidney stones or blocked renal artery or

> whatever. It is VERY painful when it " spasms " , but it feels deeper

> than just a muscle.

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> I have noticed for years what looks like little crystals floating on

> top of the water when I pee. I was once told these could indicate a

> tendency towards stones.

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> At what point should I be concerned enough to call my doc? I've

> never had a kidney stone and don't know what to expect.

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> Thanks for your help.

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> Teri in Texas (Tornado Alley this weekend)

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