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Back or flank pain that radiates down the thighs isn't listed as a typical stage 3 symptom, but it's not unheard of with IgA Nephropathy. The kidneys sit in the lower back area, so discomfort there can sometimes be kidney-related.

Stage 3 symptoms that are more commonly reported include:

- Fatigue and weakness
- Swelling Show Full Answer

Back or flank pain that radiates down the thighs isn't listed as a typical stage 3 symptom, but it's not unheard of with IgA Nephropathy. The kidneys sit in the lower back area, so discomfort there can sometimes be kidney-related.

Stage 3 symptoms that are more commonly reported include:

- Fatigue and weakness
- Swelling in the hands and feet
- Muscle cramps
- Changes in how often you urinate
- Itchy skin
- Trouble sleeping That said, radiating pain down the thighs is worth flagging with a nephrologist sooner rather than later. It could be related to kidney inflammation, fluid retention pressing on nerves, or something else entirely that needs proper evaluation.

Don't wait on this one — it's exactly the kind of symptom that deserves a closer look from your care team.

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