Back pain. ESRD related?

[MrsFishy]

Shorty has never in her life had back pain but she has been complaining about it for a couple of weeks now. She wanted me to get her some Aleve but I knew from things I've read here that Aleve probably wasn't a good idea. I suggested she try some Tylenol but she said she did and it helped about as much as drinking a glass of water would have. So, I called her doctor and was only able to leave a message. His nurse called me back about an hour later and said the doctor was going to give her Vicodin. She also kind of seemed like this was expected or normal.  I asked if I should bring her in to see the Dr. and she just said, "No, he really didn't think that would be necessary. He'll see her at her next appt in 3 weeks".  :/

So, is this just a normal occurrence with ESRD or dialysis?

BTW, her back pain seems to be near the bottom of her spine, not her kidneys.

[del]

Back pain can be common with kidney failure. 

[sweetpea1]

MY hubby has been on Dialysis for 3 years been having back pain now been diagnosed with renal cancer, anyone else experience this we are scared to death, please help us!

[sweetpea1]

Its me again do all of you live with the idea that your spouse could die soon, I work 2 fulltime jobs to support us, and I am fearfull all the time, I am not ready to be a widow yet, any advice for me, I am so full os stress and anxiety all the time.

[MrsFishy]

Sorry you're having such a hard time, sweetpea.    I can only imagine how hard this must be for you.  I am taking care of my elderly mother-in-law so I really can't speak from experience.  Hang in there!