I was feeling really off for the last 4 weeks. Then 4 days ago I woke up with a stiff neck, pain under both arms (like sore muscle pain), chills, fatigue, low grade fever, pain in mid-back, lower back, abdomen pain, no appetite. I bent over to pick something up and I had a sharp shooting pain under my ribs (took my breath away) - this happened a couple times. I went to the doctor and they did a urine test which confirmed kidney infection. The doctor prescribed medicine which I ve been taking for 4 days now. I feel a little better (less pain but still have pain/discomfort). The doctor took a blood test yesterday and will get results back in 2 days. I m wondering if I should go to the hospital and get the meds through IV or wait a few days. Since I ve probably had this for almost 4 weeks, I m concerned about damaging my kidneys.