Hi all, I was hoping to get some advice please? I had a partial nephrectomy in early May this year, followed 2 weeks later by emergency surgery for internal bleeding. All was sorted and my team at the UHNM in Staffordshire were great.
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been experiencing considerable back and side pain where I’m guessing my kidney is, to the point I now can’t sleep, and both to lie down or to sit is really painful.
am I crazy to think it’s just the weather going so cold, or maybe I’ve pulled something or could this need a medical check. Don’t want to trouble anyone unnecessarily but would appreciate hearing of any similar experiences? Thanks Helen aged 55
Hi Helen
just seen this post I had my left kidney removed and I agree with the pain and uncomfortableness over a week since it is still tender I sleep with a pillow on my left hand side next to my arm just so it takes the weight of my side , I place my left arm on it and it gives a little more elevation so the covers are not directly on my staples ! I feel it you try it it may help you sleep 
hope you feel better and able to get some sleep xxx Milli1964
