Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I started oil pulling several weeks ago. I used expeller pressed safflower oil. Nothing unusual to report. However, I developed a pain in the area of the kidneys. This has persisted approximately three weeks. I have no history of kidney stones etc. Any advice? I have no health insurance. Also for several days I have experienced what I suspect to be sciatica, pain in the lower back with shooting pains down my right leg. Rubbing the area with Capzasin HP has not helped. I do not normally take otc painkillers. I did try aspirin today with some success but the aspirin upset my stomach. I tried soaking in the bathtub over the weekend but I am a 6' tall overweight male. That does not seem to be a workable solution. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 For the sciatica pain try Pete Egoscue's book Pain Free. Simple, free stretches to do to relieve this pain. I've been oil pulling and what I noticed is that my urine is now clear instead of yellow. Perhaps you are cleaning something out of your kidneys? I did not have any pain with my change though. Samala Renee ---- I started oil pulling several weeks ago. I used expeller pressed Safflower oil. Nothing unusual to report. However, I developed a pain In the area of the kidneys. This has persisted approximately three Weeks. I have no history of kidney stones etc. Any advice? I have no Health insurance. Also for several days I have experienced what I suspect to be Sciatica, pain in the lower back with shooting pains down my right Leg. Rubbing the area with Capzasin HP has not helped. I do not Normally take OTC painkillers. I did try aspirin today with some Success but the aspirin upset my stomach. I tried soaking in the Bathtub over the weekend but I am a 6' tall overweight male. That does Not seem to be a workable solution. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hello, J Le Blanc, Both kidneys? How is your fluid intake? Are you dehydrated? Your kidneys need sufficient fluids to do their jobs...take your weight, divide it in half, that result is the number of minimum ounces of (clean) water you should be drinking in a day. Caffiene and alcohol do not help the kidneys. Do you experience any pain on going to the bathroom? Is your pain sharp or dull? It is impossible to diagnose someone (and unethical as well) with internal pain over the internet and I would advise that this not be your goal. Having said that, your sciatica is likely unrelated. You state that you are overweight at 6 foot. An exam by a doctor is in order, alternative or western- but you say you have no health insurance. Does your community provide, what they call, a free clinic or a walk in, low income health center? I would not want to suggest any treatment for an undiagnosed kidney problem and if you didn't have kidney pain, once you get that sorted out, I would suggest a regular excersize program-just walking a half hour a day-for your sciatica-and thereafter, try a little heat/ice on your lower right side of the back-fifteen minutes heat (like a low setting on a heating pad) and then ten minutes on ice pack. (Helps warm the muscles and reduce inflammation in the area). Three weeks of kidney pain is not a good sign... especially if you also have pain on urination-this could be a sign of infection. Hope this helps, Best of luck to you, Powitree J Le Blanc <j22928 wrote: I started oil pulling several weeks ago. I used expeller pressed safflower oil. Nothing unusual to report. However, I developed a pain in the area of the kidneys. This has persisted approximately three weeks. I have no history of kidney stones etc. Any advice? I have no health insurance. Also for several days I have experienced what I suspect to be sciatica, pain in the lower back with shooting pains down my right leg. Rubbing the area with Capzasin HP has not helped. I do not normally take otc painkillers. I did try aspirin today with some success but the aspirin upset my stomach. I tried soaking in the bathtub over the weekend but I am a 6' tall overweight male. That does not seem to be a workable solution. Any ideas? Visit my online art gallery: http://www.geocities.com/powitree/SuesNewHomePage.html?1131947437736 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 It could be toxins on the move from the oil pulling. Marji Page, Certified Herbalist www.CoyoteMoonHerbs.com ------------ " J Le Blanc " <j22928 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:53:28 -0000 Two problems > I started oil pulling several weeks ago. I used expeller pressed > safflower oil. Nothing unusual to report. However, I developed a pain > in the area of the kidneys. This has persisted approximately three > weeks. I have no history of kidney stones etc. Any advice? I have no > health insurance. > > Also for several days I have experienced what I suspect to be > sciatica, pain in the lower back with shooting pains down my right > leg. Rubbing the area with Capzasin HP has not helped. I do not > normally take otc painkillers. I did try aspirin today with some > success but the aspirin upset my stomach. I tried soaking in the > bathtub over the weekend but I am a 6' tall overweight male. That does > not seem to be a workable solution. Any ideas? > > ------- End of Original Message ------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Are you drinking any water after you're done with the OP? I read to drink 2-3 glasses of water when done. If not, try it and see if it makes any difference. Chris in NC , " J Le Blanc " <j22928 wrote: > > I started oil pulling several weeks ago. I used expeller pressed > safflower oil. Nothing unusual to report. However, I developed a pain > in the area of the kidneys. This has persisted approximately three > weeks. I have no history of kidney stones etc. Any advice? I have no > health insurance. > > Also for several days I have experienced what I suspect to be > sciatica, pain in the lower back with shooting pains down my right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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