Hello all, hopefully some of you can help
me figure out what this is.
First, a couple facts about me: I'm male,
22 years old, I'm on no prescriptions or
drugs. I have no STDs. I don't smoke or
drink alcohol.
I'm urinating a lot more than normal, and
it's often little urine (Although
sometimes it seems to be a normal amount).
There is no pain or blood while urinating.
I also feel a lot pressure in my lower
abdomen, inside. I've also noticed that
the pressure is alleviated some when I'm
standing. A few days ago I had a sudden
back pain in my mid/lower back, but it
went away after a day or so and I haven't
felt it since then.
Any questions or comments are welcomed.
Thank you.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 12-12-07 08:57am
Have you seen your doctor?
I have been getting kidney stones for
over 25 years. It's possible you might
have a stone.
I've had stones with no visible blood in
the urine until I actually passed them.
The amount of blood can microscopic.
Your doctor can do a urine test and an
ultrasound.
Hope you are feeling well soon.
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VaNole
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Posted: 12-13-07 14:06pm
Sergio,
I'm new to this kidney stone thing. Had 4
bouts of them since 13 Nov. Last one
(week ago Wednesday)the docs in the ER got
tired of seeing me and admitted me for 4
days and I passed two small pieces of a
stone and then one about 5mm in size.
I'm a long time gout sufferer (17 years)
and kidney stones and gout go hand in
hand. My stones were of the uric acid
variety. Your description in your post
sounds exactly like what I went through
leading up to my 4 bouts. Lower abdomen
pain and I had a lot of pressure in my
back kidney area. right before and during
the incidences my urine production was way
down.
I wish you luck and hopefully no pain.
Very Respectfully,
Jeff
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Medication For Gout & Uric Stone Posted: 12-14-07 09:06am
There are medications available for gout
& kidney stones. Stones made from uric
acid can be helped with use of Uricit-K
your doctor will have to order this as is
a prescription. Sometimes they add a
diuretic with this medication.
Have either of you had a 24 hour
collection to see how much uric acid you
are producing?
As I mentioned I've been suffering with
stones for a long. I get calcium oxalate
and uric acid stones, even bladder stones.
It's been a nightmare for a long time. I
watch what I eat but I still tend to make
them.
Another FYI they can be inherited. I've
unfortunately passed my kidney stones/
other kidney/urological problems to my
children.
Drink plenty of water or to help with your
gout and uric acid to prevent it from
building up in the urine and bloodstream.
Best wishes.
If you have any questions feel free and
ask me
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VaNole
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Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Va Beach Virginia
Posted: 12-14-07 11:06am
Butterfly6169,
I've had numerous 24 hour collections 17
year gout sufferer. My uric acid level
runs typically at around 12 taking the
following meds for gout. 800mg of
Alopurinol (gout med and kidney stone
preventitive), 3000 mg of Probenicid (doc
just cut this one out it can help produce
kidney stones). Found somethng else out
some heart medicnes ie. Losarten can
assist in the production of kidney stones
doc changed me to micardis for this its in
the same family of drugs.
I will say this gout is more painful to me
than the stones but I can live with out
either. With me the gout just never goes
away last large attack lasted from 19 Dec
06 until mid June 07. Multuiple joints at
the same time. Going to the doc on Monday
to get the stint removed and then they are
going to do a procedure to help break up
some stones that showed up with the latest
CT scan.
I sure hope I don't pass this on to my
daughter she does not deservere this
hassle.
I wish you a Happy Holidays. Your posts
are most informative for this rookie stone
producer.
Very Respectfully,
Jeff
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Posted: 12-15-07 20:18pm
Jeff
If I can be of any more help feel free to
post or pm me. I'm glad I can help.
I hear gout is very painful. My step dad
suffers with this and it is awful.
Good luck with your procedure and stent
removal. Having the stent removed will be
uncomfortable just wanted to give you a
little warning on it. I've had more stents
than I care to remember.
Happy Holidays to you and your family
also.
Take Care
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Sergio
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Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 12-18-07 18:39pm
Hello, sorry I didn't get back. I believe
what I have is urinary track infection.
It's gotten a lot better, I've been
drinking apple cider vinegar with some
baking soda and water, as well as drinking
lots of water, avoiding dairy, and of
course praying.
Even though I had that lower back ache for
a day, I never really believed it was a
problem in my kidneys, but I also wasn't
sure, which is why I originally posted
this in the General Q&A, but it was
quickly moved here because it seemed a
moderator in his/her expert medical
opinion, diagnosed it as a Kidney problem
and put it here.
So yeah, while the problem still persists
slightly, It's improved dramatically since
I started doing what I mentioned earlier.
I haven't gone to a doctor, but I don't
have health insurance and money's too
tight for me to go to one.
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Posted: 12-19-07 09:37am
Sergio
Glad to hear you are feeling better. Be
careful though if you begin to feel worse
again. Kidney infections can be very
dangerous if left untreated, even urinary
tract infections cause they can move up to
the kidneys.
I understand about money being tight but
you don't let your health get worse.
I have mentioned to this other, There are
clinics that will work on a sliding a fee
scale and/or see you for free depending on
your financial situations also check your
state department of social services they
can guide in a direction regarding health
care for the uninsured.
Take care and Happy Holidays!!
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VaNole
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Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Va Beach Virginia
Posted: 12-19-07 14:19pm
butterfly6169,
You were spot on about stent removal
thanks much for the warning. I go in
tomorrow and they are putting me in some
type of tank of water to do some
procedure. Any words of wisdom.
Very Respectfully,
Jeff
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Good Luck Posted: 12-19-07 21:14pm
Your Welcome
It sounds like lithotripsy to blast the
stones. You will be passing pieces of the
stones for a while until they are all out
of you. Drink plenty of fluids to speed up
the process.
The best advice is to try and relax. I
know easier said than done.
Good Luck and post when you are up to it.
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VaNole
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Posted: 12-23-07 09:33am
butterfly6169,
You were correct it was called lithotripsy
and I found it to be a little
uncomfortable. Back on the strainer but
feeling a whole lot better. Wife and
daughter are pampering the heck out of me
what a life. Thanks for the support.
Very Respectfully,
Jeff
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Posted: 12-25-07 13:15pm
Glad to hear you are home and survived the
litho.
Get enough rest but also move around to
get those pieces of the stones to pass.
