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T1 pregnant with kidney pain

CarlyB

CarlyB

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Type 1
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Hi all,

It's been a long time since I've posted here but I need some advice from the diabetic community because you guys understand and know best.

I am a T1D and 11 weeks pregnant. This morning I started getting kidney pain (dull ache and throbbing in my back on the right hand side just below my rib cage).

Should I seek help? How urgently?

Not sure what to do.

TIA

Carly
 
At 11 weeks pregnant I should pop along to A&E. You do not need a kidney infection at any stage of pregnancy. I am T2 but suffered this with my first and second pregnancys and it was not a happy time.
How are your readings?
 
Guzzler said:
At 11 weeks pregnant I should pop along to A&E. You do not need a kidney infection at any stage of pregnancy. I am T2 but suffered this with my first and second pregnancys and it was not a happy time.
How are your readings?
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Really? I'm worried I would be wasting people's time. My readings are normal
 
CarlyB said:
Really? I'm worried I would be wasting people's time. My readings are normal
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When you are pregnant no time is ever wasted. You could seek an emergency appt. with your gp in the morning. A simple dip test will show up any baddies. If the pain worsens overnight I would definitely see someone. Drink plenty of clear water to 'flush' through the system.
 
Guzzler said:
When you are pregnant no time is ever wasted. You could seek an emergency appt. with your gp in the morning. A simple dip test will show up any baddies. If the pain worsens overnight I would definitely see someone. Drink plenty of clear water to 'flush' through the system.
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Thank you. I'm trying with the water but it sets off the nausea. I'll try.
Thanks again
 
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