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My Aching Flanks
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1stteacher posted:
I have been having an aching in my kidney area that grows into almost unbearable cramping before going away. The whole thing lasts only a few minutes every day, and usually about an hour after breakfast. Everything else seems normal (ie. no fever, constipation, etc.) What gives?
0 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:My Aching FlanksI have been having an aching in my kidney area that grows into almost unbearable cramping before going away. The whole thing lasts only a few minutes every day, and usually about an hour after breakfast. Everything else seems normal (ie. no fever, constipation, etc.) What gives?
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