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Q: urinary infection , bladder infection , kidney infection ?

asked by: alsnd12 on June 18th, 2007

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Hi, my name is Alison and I'm a 19 year old junior in college. Unfortunately over a week ago, I think 2 weeks ago... I believe I developed a urinary infection or a bladder infection. This last Friday my back had a slight pain and I called a doctor to set up an initial appointment, because I think I now have a kidney infection. I don't have any insurance or anything so I've been waiting and saving money for a visit. As the weekend went by the pain has become unbearable and I'm considering a visit to the emergency room. Will I have kidney damage? Will I lose a kidney? I'm scared that maybe if I don't get medical attention now, I'll really pay for it later in my life. I'm scheduled to see a doctor on Wednesday today is Monday. Will it be too late? :'( It really really really hurts... would it be okay to use Icy Hot on my back? I don't want to take any painkillers, just in case I'm not supposed to...

Advice please? :'(

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aflsh

replied on June 18th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

I think you should go see your doctor. I know it's scary, but you won't know til you do. As for painkilllers, I know my doctor told me that I could not take aspirin because of my kidney damage,but I could take tylenol. Try not to worry and I wish you the best.

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