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Q: Kidney stone passing

asked by: rhol55 on July 22nd, 2008

New User

I am a 52 yr old male that works in a physically active job.
I have had a kidney stone for about 6 weeks now. Lots of side pain (sparatic) when it was first noticed and a week or so of no pain. The Urologist said the stone is 3mm and to drink plenty of water. She also said when the stone is ready to pass it will feel like I have to pee, even when I don't.

This morning at work I felt a sharp pulling inside near my bladder and the urge to pee. After peeing I still have the constant (even as I type this) urge to pee. Feels like the stone is preparing it's final desent to come out.

I have been reading online comments about the terrible pain associated with passing stones. Some people say it is worse than child birth, others talk about going to the hospital. I cannot find any information on when this pain is exactly suppose to hit. I have been uncomfortable but nothing like I would imagine child birth would be.

So with that I have a question, is the discomfort I have felt so far as bad as it gets or is the worse pain due to come during the actual passing of the stone as it moves through and out?

Thanks in advance for any information you can give.

RH

Replies(10)

Marianne0558

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Supporter

The pain is actually passing the stone out of your body. Trust me, it is not nearly as bad as child birth, it's just a comparable pain Smile

I've had both.

rhol55

replied on July 22nd, 2008

New User

Ok thanks for the info, I just want to be prepared for the worse and was hoping I already had it.

^Serenity^

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Moderator

Keep drinking plenty of fluids to help push the stone out.
If you do develop a lot of pain, you should get to your doctor or ER, some stones get bigger over time and can become lodged in the ureter tube.
I am also a kidney stone suffer, some I passed with no pain until the last minute others had to be removed.

You might want to strain your urine as well to catch the stone so the doctor can find out the type of stones you are making.
A paint strainer works well for this.

rhol55

replied on July 22nd, 2008

New User

Thanks Serenity, I did get a strainer and am using it. I noticed a very small sring like tissue in it this morning with a flake of red skin. I am assuming this may be a bit of skin tissue scraped off by the stone itself that passed through.

One good thing about this first time episode of stones is I use to drink more sodas than water and this experience has had me drinking more water now. I actually feel better and noticed the change! Funny how slowly we develope habits and slowly those habits change our body chemistry to the point of forgeting what normal is.

^Serenity^

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Moderator

Keep us posted and I hope it passes with no problem.. Smile

aflsh

replied on July 28th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Yes, good luck.

rhol55

replied on July 29th, 2008

New User

Hey all I finally passed the stone this weekend and glad that is all over with! It really wasn't painful as much as it was uncomfortable. About the size of a grain of rice. I was able to get the thing and just so happen to have a Dr. appointment today. I am suppose to take it in and have it anylized (which I will do). My xray showed this was the only stone so that is good also.

Thanks to all for your hints and support.

^Serenity^

replied on July 29th, 2008

Moderator

Awesome news.... thisjustin

Let us know how you continue to you do and what type of stones you are making.

rainbow

Birch

replied on July 29th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

My doc told me the pain from the stone comes from the stone being lodged in the tube from the kidneyt o the bladder,not from the bladder out. The tube from the bladder out is supposed to be more supple and flexible, but the kidney to bladder tube is not, and the pain is from the backup of fluid in that tube. That's why, all of a sudde, the pain can disappear. The stone either goes farther down the tube and it takes time for more fluid to build up,a nd also why you don't get that pain when passing the stone itself.

I think it's a priviledge to have kidney stones as I am an oyster. headstand

aflsh

replied on July 30th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

good news!

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