Have any of you had a hernia or kidney problem? I am having severe pain in my lower left backside in the vicinity of my kidney. I have not had pee problems, so I am leaning against it being a kidney issue. I can't seem to locate the pain via muscle stimulation, so I am thinking it is more internal rather than a lower back muscle issue, which wouldn't be abnormal due to my chronic back problems. My back issues are more mid-spine (Thoracic), but I can get lower back spasms. I am having runny poo, but that may be because in my day off yesterday I ate crap as I have been in so much pain I stayed on the couch all day much to the wrath of The Bitch who claims I am faking it and now has her own back pain and is trying to make me feel worthless and lazy. I will probably go to the ER tonight after the minions are down for the night and I have finished my online activities, but was wondering what any of you might think. Pain started Thursday morning and has been persistent since.