Kidney stones?

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Been having problems since yesterday.

Back pain, feeling hot then cold, very tender stomach, struggling to wee.
It's suddenly gotten worse today; I'm in agony, cannot wee at all, the back pain is persistent and a lot worse than it was yesterday.
I've used hot water bottles, had a hot bath and taking my prescribed painkillers (given for chronic pain - totally unrelated) but have had no let up.
My painkillers are strong - oxycodone 5mg, co-codamol 30/500mg and Naproxen 500mg but I'm still in agony.

I've felt very nauseous today; although I haven't been sick yet (apart from when the pain first hit earlier.)
My bladder feels full (?) but I cannot wee - it's very uncomfortable.
Pressing on the sides of my stomach sends me through the roof in pain.
Googling had told me that it could be kidney stones, do I book an appointment with my GP? Or is that a waste of time?
If it is kidney stones do they just pass on their own?

The only time I've felt pain like this before was when my appendix burst and I needed it taken out.
Any advice (and treatment tips) would be much appreciated!

That should say pressing on my stomach - not pressing on the sides.

Honestly if you’re in that much pain go to A&E. These sort of symptoms should be taken seriously, and you shouldn’t let dr google diagnose you.

If you have a stone stuck you could end up with sepsis don't muck about get to a&e

A&E for scan and pIn relief if you can't wee might need catheter

I had this last week and the pain was horrendous started just under my left rib and tracked right down to my lower left couldn't even walk

With that amount of pain dr google isn’t the answer, you need a&e or at the very least a call to 111

A&E now if you are not passing urine.

Go to A&E a stuck kidney stone can cause kidney failure and if you're passing one you'll need industrial strength pain meds like morphine

I've had a kidney stone pass a few weeks ago it was worse than being in labour. There's no way I could post on Mumsnet whilst it was happening ! Best to be checked by a Dr though as something is going on

Thank you for your replies.

I visited my GP this morning and have been diagnosed with a Kidney Infection.
Been put on antibiotics and Diclofenac to try and ease the discomfort; with strict instructions to go to A&E if I start throwing up or shivering.

It may not seem like it, but that's a result. Kidney stones would be the same, but for much much longer! Hope the antibiotics get you sorted quickly.

Don't allow yourself to second-guess the orders to go to A&E if you get shivery, your brain will be messed up and doubtful (I did the same with stones). They're orders, not suggestions!