I've had a niggly "bad back" for a couple of months, over the weekend it got much worse, which also made it clear it wasn't actually in my back it was towards the right of my back instead. Thought possibly kidneys, but no other symptoms and never had kidney problems before so went to GP. I had an appointment with the nurse on Tuesday and she found blood and protein in my urine so has sent that and some bloods off for tests. I've also got a 3 day course (6 pills) of Trimethoprim which I have been taking since Tuesday afternoon, 2 pills left to take.
Pain was bad last night, couldn't lie in bed without feeling uncomfortable, eased off around 1am. Was ok this morning when i started work at 8am, but over last hour its getting very stabby sore again.
I have another appointment tomorrow afternoon. Taking ibruprofen and just now paracetmol.
Ive heard kidney pain (maybe infection or stones) can be very sore, how sore do you let it get before asking for more help? Is there anything else that can help? Im drinking loads and urine is nice and clear, no pain peeing, just back pain.