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Pelvic/back pain?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Charles Town, WV

I woke up this morning feeling horrible… the usual aches and pains of Lupus, but I was confident I had a UTI or kidney infection. I’ve got pelvic pain (like in my ovary area) back pain, and I’m so exhausted. I went to urgent care and I do not have a UTI. She put me on steroids for a Lupus flare and told me to follow up with primary care and mention interstitial cystitis. Does anyone have any of these symptoms I have? Normally, it’s a UTI but this time, it’s not. I’m so frustrated.

January 29, 2024
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Pelvic and back pain can be associated with lupus. Here are some potential causes and considerations:

- Kidney Problems: Lupus can affect the kidneys, leading to lupus nephritis. Kidney pain might manifest as low back pain or pelvic discomfort. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can also cause pelvic pain

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Pelvic and back pain can be associated with lupus. Here are some potential causes and considerations:

- Kidney Problems: Lupus can affect the kidneys, leading to lupus nephritis. Kidney pain might manifest as low back pain or pelvic discomfort. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can also cause pelvic pain.

- Gastrointestinal Issues: Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, and celiac disease can cause pain similar to pelvic discomfort. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, and constipation.

- Pelvic Infections: Individuals with lupus have a higher risk of infections, including pelvic infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea or chlamydia.

- Reproductive Health Problems: Conditions like ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause pelvic pain. While lupus does not cause these issues directly, it can worsen reproductive problems by causing anemia.

- Prostatitis: In males, prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) can lead to pelvic pain, pain during urination, lower back pain, and frequent urges to urinate.

If you experience pelvic or back pain, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

July 27, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have IC and it's very painful and you seem to have some of the symptoms for it have your Dr do a blood test for it

January 30, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

Interstitial cystitis or noninfectious inflammation of the bladder can occur with lupus, but please be sure to see your doctor, Ireland. It would make sense for you to have a pelvic ultrasound to make sure nothing else is going on and to have a pregnancy test if not yet done. A urogynecological evaluation may also be helpful if your symptoms persist.

January 30, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have pelvic pain quite often even without an infection
Just try to deal with it

January 29, 2024

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