have had kidney pain last two days and bad headache dr gave me some antibiotics but not convinced any thoughts

Question

Have had urinary infections in past and am not convinced as dr was abit unspecific and didnt know .

Answer 1

If problems persist, INSIST on having a scan done. Believe me, I know.

Answer 2

Get a second opinion. If your doctor doesn't know, he/she should have referred you for tests.
X-ray or ultra-sound scan (or both) will show kidney stones.

It's not good to take too many antibiotics, as you can become immune to them. Then when you need them most, they don't work. They shouldn't be used as a "cure-all", especially if the cause of the symptoms is unknown.

There is a virus doing the rounds at the moment. Flu-like symptoms in many cases.

See how you feel on Monday. If no improvement, try to see another doctor.

Answer 3

I've been getting UTIs for years and years and several times the symptoms have been a bit vague, sometimes just a bad headache and a kidney ache. Take your antibiotics, drink plenty etc. I'm sure you know what to do- I won't start banging on about cranberry juice etc because I know people are trying to help but if one more person says 'have you tried cranberry juice?' I swear I will rip all my clothes off and run naked down the high street screaming.

Answer 4

Try drinking cranberry juice (not cocktail it has too much sugar) and eat unflavored Yogurt. The combination of these will flush the bladder and kidneys as well as boost your immunities. Bladder infections are often repeat offenders so follow the following advice to make them a thing of the past: (Quoted from:http://www.coolnurse.com/bladder.htm)
There are several ways you may be able to prevent UTIs. After urination, females should wipe from front to back with toilet paper. After bowel movements, be sure to wipe from front to back to avoid spreading bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra. Another thing you can do to prevent bladder infections, whether you're a male or female, is to go to the bathroom to empty your bladder frequently. Avoid holding your urine for long periods of time.

Males and females should also keep the genital area clean and dry. Frequent bubble baths can cause irritation of the vaginal area, so girls should take showers or take baths without adding bubble bath to the water. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture in the genital area by not wearing nylon underwear or wet swimsuits. Remember that wearing underwear with cotton crotches is also helpful.

If you are sexually active, urinate right after intercourse (or within 10 minutes after) and gently wash the genital area to remove any bacteria. Avoid sexual positions that irritate or hurt your urethra or bladder, and if you need lubrication during sex, use a water-soluble lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly and Wet™.

AND drinking lots of water - six to eight glasses a day - keeps your bladder active and bacteria-free. Pure cranberry juice will help keep the urine acidic and bacteria don't multiply as well in that kind of environment.

Remember, that although urinary tract infections are uncomfortable and often painful, they are very common and easily treated. The sooner you contact your health care provider, the sooner you'll be able to clear up the infection.

Answer 5

I used to work for a urologist, Sound like you might have a kidney stone, or kidney infection. The Antibiotics should help you. if you are not better in 4 day, call the doctor back and let him know. Hope you feel better.

oh and lay off of the caffine.

Answer 6

issues are between the symptons for flu so it would want to correctly be that. supply her a good number of fluids and some junior paracetamoles and basically allow her relax. If she isn't any more effective powerful by potential of the end of the week take her again to the GP - flu can take a pair of weeks previously the affected individual feels more effective powerful. perchance with Easter coming near and the concept-about easter eggs etc she will commence to experience more effective powerful by potential of Friday!! apart from her temperature - might want to her "stress" be issues in school and she or he's using the failings as an excuse?

Answer 7

Have you tried increasing your water (plain normal unadulterated water) intake? Small glass every half hour or so. It's possible to get headaches if you are dehydrated, and water should help kidney/urinary tract.

Answer 8

Could be kidney stones and the pain could cause the headache. If it's kidney stones the pain you have now is nothing compared to when they actually pass. Hope it's not.

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Answer 10

i would get another opinion from another doctor if symptoms persists after few days