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Posted 4/2/2016 11:39 AM (GMT -5)
I'm having a colonoscopy on Tuesday (I had one five years ago). There is a family history of polyps/colon cancer. I'm fine with the procedure, but I've been having lower back pain and also feel backed up. I'm hoping the prep will clear me out and get rid of the discomfort.

My question is has anyone had pain in their lower back, mostly on the left side, but sometimes both sides? And what helped? It's not like a pulled muscle pain/discomfort. I hope I'm making sense.

Anyway, any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Posted 4/2/2016 12:34 PM (GMT -5)
There is a gentle tea that you can take called Smooth Move. Just thinking because you said you feel backed up maybe this is the first thing you should address.

Lyme can move all over the place and cause pain just about anywhere and anytime.

Kidney pain and muscle pain can be hard to distinguish the difference. I notice kidneys are a little more protected by the back ribs and back strains are usually a little lower.

I am not a doctor but if you suspect kidney pain, I would go for the cranberry juice.
Posted 4/2/2016 12:50 PM (GMT -5)
yep, I was thinking kidneys, kidney stones? too, but I am No Doc. I do know that ( before I knew I was sensitive to spinach ) I would get a lot of kidney pain - pain you describe every time I would eat it. Also, one of my friends - does not have Lyme, this one - she used to Love colas and was a chocoholic. Her doc told her that her diet of all that contributed to her kidney stones. I remember she used to be in a lot pain.
Posted 4/2/2016 1:25 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, when my kidneys are acting up, I sometimes know in the form of a lower back pain that is kind of generalized in the whole area. Not always the case, but sometimes. Drink lots of water and if you can have lemons, it would help to put some lemon in your water. Milk thistle is good for your liver, but can also help kidneys, I believe.

Jenny
Posted 4/2/2016 6:41 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you for your responses. Never gets easier it seems
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