I don't really know how bad it is.

[thewardys]

I have always liked my red wine and this is all I drink. I sometimes make my frist drink at 5pm and will then usually carry on until bed time at 10/11pm. I don't drink at any other time, but I can usually get through 1/2 bottles of red wine an evening. It has only been in the last couple of days that I have been waking up with pains in my kidneys and feeling it throughout the day.

Does this make me an alcoholic, or is the first rung on the ladder to becoming one? Don't really want to be in this place, but I sometimes think it is a habit, like ciggies used to be. I hated smoking but was part of my evening routine.

Would appreciate any ones comments.

[Croft]

I don't really know how bad it is.

only 1/2 a bottle of wine does not sound too bad to me. But it could be the start. Might be a good idea to go a week without it and see what happens. You might also want to get your kidneys checked out. You could be having something else going on there besides the drinking. Really only 1/2 a bottle a night does not seem like that much to me at all. Keeping it in check is a good idea though.

[Bambi]

I don't really know how bad it is.

Hi Wardy,

It has been said before that if you think you have a problem then you do! While some of us drink more than others we are all at different areas! You would hate for it to end up being alot worse then it is...

Kidney pain can mean alot of things from a urinary to kidney infections on up. Many very treatable with antibiotics. Go have it looked at; better sooner then later no matter what it is and most likely it will just be a kidney infection (very easily treatable with meds...I had one before, painful, yes..but with antibiotics i recovered in 24 hours!)

Hugs and Best Wishes,
Bambi

[Ripple]

I don't really know how bad it is.

okay.

wot size bottle are we talking about? if its the small one, they only hold 4 glasses, not bad. The magnums hold 8 glasses, and really to me, that could be not good? i don't know? if you can go a week without wine and be nice, then you are not Alcoholic? i am not sure, everyone is different. Red wine and lower back pain, i see no relation, try stopping the wine first? i really do not know????

[Guest]

I don't really know how bad it is.

Do you mean 1/2 (half) a bottle or 1-2 bottles?

[Thankful]

I don't really know how bad it is.

thewardys ~ welcome.

I just want to add that you may be developing kidney stones, so should get checked out as soon as possible. I know that red wine caused my father to get a build up of acid (not sure which type off hand) and it caused kidney stones. He has been prone to gout and things of that nature all his life. His urologist said that if your body builds up acid easy you must stay away from red wine.

Until you can get to your Dr, start drinking plenty of water. It's the best thing for the kidneys. Keep us posted as to how you are doing.

I hope you feel better soon. Good luck.

Love, Me
:l

[thewardys]

I don't really know how bad it is.

Thanks for your words and comments. I realised when I sent my comment that I meant to write 1-2 bottles of wine and not 1/2 which would be the same as 0.5.

I did good last night and had less than one glass of red and lots of water. My back and kidneys are still aching today, so really think I need a visit to the docs.

I really want to cut out the wine and would not like the thought of turning nasty, especially as I have two small children and do not want them to associate me through their lives as a Mummy that always had a glass in her hand when they ate their tea at 5pm.

Will keep you posted.

[Croft]

I don't really know how bad it is.

Well 1 to 2 bottles of wine per night is a whole lot different than 1/2 bottle.

[cowgal]

I don't really know how bad it is.

yeah

I think that 1 to2 bottles/night is alot, your kidneys maybe suffering from trying to clear all the toxins out of your body, just my thoughts, but hey, try going without for a week like others have said, see how you feel!

love and hugs,:l:h:l:h

MA

[Nicole2003]

I don't really know how bad it is.

1 to 2 bottles of wine every night is certainly enough to be doing a bit of damage and it would certainly be of benefit if you reviewed your drinking and at least tried to cut down. If that's proving very difficult, then you have your answer. And get to your GP to get your aches seen to!
Take care,

Nicole