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mothermac
02-07-09, 23:30
I have had a kidney disorder diagnosed about 5 yrs ago,they said it wasn't too serious and there was no ongoing treatment needed.I have recently had a urine test done and they have found high levels of protein and blood in it.The hospital are going to ring me next week when it comes back from the lab after more analysis and I am really frightened.
I have had a pain in my lower back for ages now and I have been putting it down to a poorly hip,I even went to see a Rheumotolgy specialist who seemed to think it was just something I had to live with,but it might be kidney pain and it's getting worse.I have a job with Tesco and have to stand at a till for sometimes 4 hrs at a time and it regularly flares up and I am in agony.I have been off in the past on 4 occasions and they have put a warning on my file so I can't be off again or it will be written next time.I am really worried as I need the job and the money,my husband is on a good wage but mine keeps our head above water-just!I am really worried about this and I dread going in as they are quite a clicky bunch and always look at me when I say I am in pain as if to imply I am putting it on.I have asked for regular breaks off the till but to be honest most jobs in there are strenous and I have trouble getting through each shift.My anxiety is really bad over this and I am worried sick it's kidney cancer,can anybody help me?

melody
03-07-09, 05:03
Lower back pain can be caused by having poor strength in the core (abdominal muscles). Sometimes other muscle groups need work too if they are weak. Strength work can help, pilates or yoga is a good gentle way to develop this. I have had lower back pain for 7 years & I have learned that this helps me. Yoga breathing helps too.