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Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	RStar	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:50
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	Ive got an ache on my left side, driving me mad (no, I havent been running, lol). Ive had it all day, and being a hypochondriac who never ever visits the doctor, I always worry about the worst lol.
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 37 870 Send Message	Silly Sausage	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:51
	do you need the loo ?....
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	RStar	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:52
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	I havent a clue where my kidneys are...Im embarrassed to say.
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3 096 Send Message	Ann L from Darlo	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:52
	Where on your side is it? Anywhere near your kidney's?
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	RStar	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:52
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	Ooh no, wilde childe!
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3 096 Send Message	Ann L from Darlo	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:54
	Just above you hip bone,if it's there could be kidney infection.
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	RStar	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:58
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	Hubby just said that too. Yes, sort of above hip bone round the back a bit. Suppose it'll be gone by tomorrow hopefully. Having 3 young children, I always think what if something hapens to me and I die lol. Hubby thinks Im a nutter :-)
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 11 267 Send Message	Haribo	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:59
	With a kidney infection you would usually feel pain when passing water.
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3 096 Send Message	Ann L from Darlo	Report	18 Sep 2006 22:59
	Drink plenty of water and if it's still there go and see DR in the morning
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	RStar	Report	18 Sep 2006 23:06
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 5 200 Send Message	Maybe its not a kidney infection then. But thanks for the advice, I'll do something about it tomorrow aft if need be.
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 11 267 Send Message	Haribo	Report	18 Sep 2006 23:10
	If it was your appendix I'm sure you would feel extreme pain......even if the pain goes, still see the Dr to put your mind at rest. Good Luck.
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 37 870 Send Message	Silly Sausage	Report	18 Sep 2006 23:16
	It my be ovalating pains I used to suffer with them,
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 4 304 Send Message	SheilaSomerset	Report	18 Sep 2006 23:17
	Could also be muscular - have you slept in a funny position or has your mattress seen better days?
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