babyfur Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I recently contracted a UTI and I'm on cipro for it. The problem is my kidneys are now throbbing painfully. Is this a bad thing? Link to comment
diamondback6881 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 It is possibly a side effect of the drug(I've never heard of Cipro, but I am assuming it is a drug of some kind.). You might want to give your doctor or the pharmacy and find out if that is a known side effect and see what they recommend you do. Link to comment
mogumbo Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Throbbing pain in the kidneys is a BAD sign if you have a UTI. Accompanied by a fever, this symptom means the infection has migrated to your kidney and is very serious. Cipro should cover it. However, Cipro comes with some risks, too. After a course of a similar drug (same family of drugs called fluoroquinilones), I ruptured both my biceps tendons. I get about 3-4 UTIs a year (I self cath to drain the bladder) and have had some experience with this. See a doctor NOW! Mo Link to comment
babyfett Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids while you are on Ciprofloxacin. If not that could be a reason for the throbbing pain in the kidney. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AND LET HIM OR HER KNOW TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE. Link to comment
babyfur Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 My doctor's not in right now so I had to settle for leaving a message. I'm also on pyridium for the burning so that might be a part of it but I don't know. Link to comment
Guest LOSTinDiapers Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've been there, done that. I also get 3-4 UTI's a year, although non since I got off 6 months of Levaquin. As it has been said, the throbbing in your kidneys is a sign that the infection has spread from your bladder to your kidneys. Is it one or both kidneys? The Cipro should take care of both the bladder and kidney infections. The pyridium definitely helps with the pain. I only found out about that stuff recently from my new PCP. My Mayo urologist never offered it for the pain. Anyway, I hope you feel better. Link to comment
sarahjane Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I recently contracted a UTI and I'm on cipro for it. The problem is my kidneys are now throbbing painfully. Is this a bad thing? As another poster mentioned, keep drinking lots of water, both because of the UTI and the antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin is a really nasty drug. Not as bad as the one I am on (which causes cancer among other things), but it's way up there. Don't just stop taking it, that's even worse. But keep a close eye on things and be prepared to call your doctor. Link to comment
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