
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.

ragingfog
When I am sitting at the computer or playing my guitar I get this awful pain under and near the front left rib area. Do any of you get this too
I was wondering if it`s the kidneys or something else.
I was wondering if it`s the kidneys or something else.

deleted_user
I get it constantly. Especially like leaning forward toward my computer. Time flies before I realize how long I am at the computer that when I started getting the pain. Ugh. It all that pressure on the kidney.

deleted_user
I was told by my Dr,I experience this pain as well.........he said it is the organs being shifted due to the cysts, i for some reason get it more on the left side as well.........it sort of reminds me of when I was preganant, and I could feel the baby moving..........its really weird sometimes

deleted_user
I get it on the right side. It is not usually too painful for me just more of an annoyance. Im not sure what causes it but I think Lettetalk and robris are right
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