Dull pain in lower back

[kell778 46]

Hi all

I am 9 days post op and really uncomfortable. I have a dull pain all over my lower back that sometimes radiates to the front. I drink anywhere between 48-64oz of Water per day. I had stopped taking my pain meds but restarted when this pain began yesterday. I thought it was because I had drank iced tea but that was once, on the 7th. My urine is really dark though which leads me to believe I'm dehydrated. I would appreciate any help. I'm worried!

[cann168 25]

Sounds like GERD..did your doctor write u a rx for Prilosec

[kell778 46]

Yes, I take that each day. actually in the last hour I have been downing Water and have had a lot of movement in the intestines. I hope for the pain to subside.

[christina.banks 5]

I have been having terrible back pain as well. My hubby says it is because my back is used to carrying around a lot more weight than it is now and it needs to adjust for my new lighter weight, I am almost 4 weeks out. As far as the dark urine, was it just from the tea?

[her1981 448]

Sound like gas pain. I had the same pain around 2 weeks post. I asked my husband to massage my back and it released the gas.

[Daisee68 2,493]

If your urine is dark, it could be a kidney stone.

[shelleylester 28]

I am also 9 days out. My back aches too but then started my period. Ugh... I know I'm not getting enough Water and protien by trying... Please tell me do you drink 4 one once cups of protien shake snd alternate with water.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@kell778,

It could very well be a combination of dehydration and Constipation. not sure if you are having that problem but it has caused the exact same symptoms with me. That gas build up can really cause a lot of pain in your back and lower intestines.

The best thing to do is hydrate like crazy and call your doctor to get a solution for constipation if in fact you are having that problem. Gas x strips or chewable so might help as well.

Good luck and feel better soon!

[kell778 46]

Thanks guys! I appreciate you all responding.