Why is kidney aching from low dose test/eq?? HELP!

[High Jacked 2]

I am in week 5 of test prop 70mg eod, and 500mg eq weekly. I am using .5mg Arimidex to kill estro and also taking an antibiotic (ampacillian doctor prescribed for acne). My lower back on the right side of my spine in the lumbar region has been slightly aching for a week or so now. I have increased my water intake to over a gallon per day, and just started taking 6 grams of cranberry extract to see if it will subside.

Could this be my kidneys? I don't drink, eat absolutely clean, get plenty of rest and do no other drugs?

It is a very mild ache, I can't pinpoint where it is coming from. My urine is almost clear, but seems that I need more water than usual to make it clear?? Whats a brother to do?

 

[biogeared]

i know thats where your kidney is located, but you sure its actually your kidney and not just a low back strain? those are pretty common.

nonetheless, if symtoms don't subside soon, go see a doc.

 

[High Jacked 2]

Is a slight ache the only symptoms of kidney trouble, or is it more severe pain and other things?

I don't want to overreact, but just want to be educated about it so I can asses my problem and monitor it to see if it gets better or worse.

I didn't think that test and eq IM would strain the kidneys?

 

[test-monkey]

Is a slight ache the only symptoms of kidney trouble, or is it more severe pain and other things?

I don't want to overreact, but just want to be educated about it so I can asses my problem and monitor it to see if it gets better or worse.

I didn't think that test and eq IM would strain the kidneys?

generaly test and eq are liver and kidney friendly (not toxic) but you never know.
you say you don't drink or do other drugs are you sure? do you take tylonel?
also your on antbiotics which could cause some stress. I think it's all in your head nothing is wrong with you the more you think about it the more you will see problems that aren't there.
wait a few days don't stress it, if it continues go see a doc it will put your mind at ease and better safe then sorry.

 

[High Jacked 2]

The only other thing I take is an 81mg Aspirin daily for blood health while on cycle.

I was doing some research and found that arimidex is not good for people with existing kidney troubles. From what I understood it could cause the kidneys to not function optimally? Maybe due to the extreme decrease in water retention?

 

[SonnySiri]

I am doing Test also, had back pain but this was associated with the bloat. I started a diuretic and I feel fine. Try that out. The pain may just be the pressure buildup from the bloat.

 

[frotobaggins]

My lower back tends to get this painfull type pump when I am 'on'. I think alot of people get this and mistake it for kidney pain. You can never be to carefull though. I advise you to see a doc just to make sure.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

i would go and get a blood test and a doctors exam. it may be a kidney problem (either excessive strain due to increased fluid volume and blood pressure most likely) or something like an infection

thing about the kidneys is that they have shitty recuperative ability. once they are damaged, they never recover to where they were before the insult/infection so go get them checked.

its cheap, its easy, and itll put your mind at ease at the very least, and may save you a lot of drama in the long run

cheers

 

[tholdren]

In all likelihood the problem is not in your kidneys.

The antibiotic you are on (Ampicillin) is excreted by the kidneys, but does not strain them to any significant degree.

Also, the articles you read were likely about patients with pre-existing renal (kidney) failure (ie. from long-term diabetes, hypertension etc.) and it was found that using Arimidex worsened their renal function. This in no way applies to a young, active, non-diabetic, non-chronic hypertensive individual such as yourself.

The best thing to do is go to your family doctor and tell him you are having some pain over the area you think is the kidney. You do not have to tell him about your aas use if you don't want too, because the investigations he will perform will be the same regardless.

He will ask you a bunch of questions about your urinary habits, and may do a urine dip test to look for blood etc. It's also possible he may order an xray to look for kidney stones, or he may reassure you and do nothing. Nonetheless, I think it would help put your mind at ease to go and see your family doctor.

Hope this helps.

 

[dr0832]

You say you bumped your water up to 1 gallon a day, but you should be drinking at least a gallon and a half, maybe more. Even if it is not your kidneys that are cauing this, you may have problems with them in the near future if you don;t drink more water.

 

[junk]

...I have increased my water intake to over a gallon per day...

Wwowow. Do you think that over a gallon of water per day is soo much?? You're damn wrong. For an athelete who trains hard and eat a lot of protein, 1 gallon is not that much at all. More likely 2 gallons..

Anyway.. go to the doc.

 

[biogeared]

Wwowow. Do you think that over a gallon of water per day is soo much?? You're damn wrong. For an athelete who trains hard and eat a lot of protein, 1 gallon is not that much at all. More likely 2 gallons..

Anyway.. go to the doc.

lol. i was thinking the same thing.

ive been awake for 1.5 hrs and ive already got 1/2 galloon in me.

 

[androjunkie]

I had some problems with my kidneys on my last cycle that got so bad that I had to stop half way through. I was having severe aching/stabbing pains that began in my lower left side but switched to my right flank a few days later. In the beginning it started out as a mild lower back ache. It progressed until I ended up in the E.R., where they did the dipstick test and found blood in my urine. I had everything checked,(liver values, kidney function, pancreas,etc.) strangely everything was fine so they figured I had passed a stone because all the CT scans failed to show any signs of one being present. The pain persisted though and even got worse until I ended up in the E.R. again and went through the same barrage of tests all over again with the same results.

After about 3 weeks of this problem off and on it finally subsided and I still don't know exactly what it was but it worried me a lot so if anybody has any suggestions I'd like to hear them. Oh, and I was drinking close to 2 gallons of water a day so I know it didn't have anything to do with dehydration. My point is that if it sticks around very much longer or gets worse, definately see a doctor. I am currently 6' 210, at the time of that incident I was 212lbs about 13% bodyfat taking test cyp 400mgs, stanazolic 50mgs ED, proviron 75mgs ED, and stenox 5mgs twice daily sporadically for intense workouts.

 

[androjunkie]

I forgot to mention that I was also on the antibiotic Zithromax for second week of my cycle due to ear and sinus infection.

 

[High Jacked 2]

I actually drink a lot more than a gallon, I was just estimating because I carry a 1 liter water bottle around with me all day. On average I drink about 7-8 litres. How many gallons is that??

I have been taking cranberry extract at 8 grams per day and drinking lots of fluid. I am beginning to think that it could just be a muscle/skeletal problem caused from stiff legged deadlifts and bent over barbell rows.

Thanks everyone for the replies it is helpful!

 

[vexotex]

My kidneys also started being painful like a back stabbing due to 1mg of Arimidex EOD. Also, when they hurt, I piss all the time, every half an hour. Even during night I wake up three or four times per night. And urin smells differently. It has awful odour.
If I reduce Arimidex to 0.5mg EOD and pain continues, what to do? Whit what can I substitute Arimidex to not get the same effect? Would Aromasin make the same problem?

 

[Nelson Montana]

It's uncertain if it's kidney related because some steroids will give back pumps that feel like the kidneys cramping. On top of that, a blood test might reveal that the kidneys are struggling but that's not uncommon in bodybuilders where protein intake is high.

Also, oddly enough, more muscle mass produces a false kidney reading. You'll notice there's a separate gauge for African Americans -- the reason being, they tend to have a higher ratio of muscle.

 

[stevesmi]

its likely back pumps, I agree with nelson

newbs confuse that all the time.