Why is it that when I take Ibuprofen or vicodin (pain killers) my kidneys hurt so bad?

[gemini180180]

I just had a hysterectomy about one week ago and the doctors gave me Ibuprofen and vicodin for pain. My kidneys started hurting so bad I thought I was going to die. I stopped taking Ibuprofen and the pain went away alot but still had the pain. I finally stopped taking vicodin and the pain completely stopped. I told the doctors I didn't want to take Ibuprofen cause my kidneys start to hurt everytime I take it, but they said I need to, cause of swelling after the surgery. Now vicodin is making them hurt also. It feels like I am having kidney stones. If anyone of you guys had kidney stones you know it hurts like hell. But I don't have kidney stones though. So what I am trying to say is is there something wrong with my kidneys? I tell the doctors all the time but they look at me funny. I just want to know if anyone knows anything or has any similar problems. Help! Let me know so I can tell the doctors. I would appreciate it.

[craig.winter41]

Ibuprofen is filtered through the kidneys. Vicodin contains the buffer acetominophen, or APAP, and they are filtered through the liver. If your kidneys are hurting, you might be taking too much ibuprofen. Ibuprofen was probably prescribed to you for inflammation. There are other NSAIDs(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) you could take, but most of them are rough on the kidneys. If you are taking the ibuprofen to help treat your pain, you may want to see if your doctor could prescribe stronger medication, so you could take less ibuprofen.