When I take the proteolytic enzymes, I get a horrible stabbing pain in my lower right back about 2 inches lower than the top of my pelvis. Should I keep trying to take them or postpone?

Discontinue proteolytics for two weeks and then start back after supporting the kidneys - this could be a kidney detoxifcation issue. To support the kidneys, try increasing your lemon water intake up to a full 2 liters daily and adding in 1 cup of chopped parsley daily. Also, you can purchase rosehips from the health food store to help with your kidney balancing as well and follow the dose on the bottle. One last thing is that bioflavinoids, the antioxidant in the rind of citrus, is highly supportive to the kidneys. So you could wash and freeze and organic lemon and then shred the entire thing in a food processor and use 2 T a day in your water (and eat/chew the rind).