Does anyone know how long it takes to form
kidney stones? My daughter had several
kidney stones in february, and according
to the last xray they had moved so low
that they no longer showed up. She did
pass 1 that we saw, but not sure if the
others did pass. She is having some
abdominal pain, and it is hard to know if
it is from more kidney stones, or if she
just sick. If the pain were to get
severe, then I would know. I am just
curious though if anyone does know how
long/or how quick they can form? Thank
you so much for any input?
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static1970
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Kidney Stones Posted: 04-07-06 13:49pm
I have stones on a pretty regular basis.
The longest was about a month. I would
have say if its been longer than a month
you might want to get a ivp or ultrasound
to see if they are still in there. If
they are, they may not want come out on
thier own and may require lithotripsy or
surgery.
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AMC5
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Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 15
Posted: 04-08-06 21:05pm
Thanks for your info. I think she's
passed her stones. However, what I meant
was, how long do they take to form new
ones. Any ideas on that? Can new ones
form in a month, year, etc.......??? Any
ideas? Thanks.
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ElsaSchultz
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Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 118
Posted: 04-08-06 22:27pm
I've been wondering that myself. I'll do
some research and see what I find.
My thoughts are with your daughter...Poor
baby...I just read that she's only ten.
Kidney stones are so painful. :(
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ElsaSchultz
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Posted: 04-08-06 22:31pm
I found this:
jon marks, md: that varies with the
composition of the stone. There are a
number of different kinds of stones.
Calcium stones are the most common –
about 85% of stones. But, the calcium
can exist in combination with other
substances. Phosphates, oxylates.
Stones can also be uric acid. The uric
acid stones perhaps develop the most
quickly, and as a result, can be treated
by being dissolved with medication very
often. But the calcium stones sometimes
are years to form.
Do you know what kind of stone she had?
Mine are calcium.
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ElsaSchultz
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Posted: 04-08-06 22:33pm
It also said that in a very young patient,
it can be due to metabolic disorders. I'm
not sure if your daughter has been tested
for these?
I got my first stone at 18, which is
relatively young. I've not been diagnosed
with any metabolic disorders, but I do
have a very slow metabolism.
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AMC5
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Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 15
Posted: 04-09-06 17:49pm
Hi! Thanks for your info! I do not
know what type of stones she had. The
doctor said to save it and if she gets
more, we will then analyze the stones.
We are without insurance right now, so I
haven't pursued doing that on my own yet
either. My daughter also is now having
twitches in her right arm. It started
the other day, she vacuumed and I thought
it was from that. However now that it
has been several days, and i'm starting
to think it is something else. She did
go to the Dr. They said to drink alot of
gatorade, and eat bananas. Possibly low
potassium or something. It is like her
arm is having spasms, between the elbow
and shoulder. So now I am getting
worried that between that and the kidney
stones something metabolic is going on.
So much to think about and consider. The
Dr. Said if still twitching by monday
(tomorrow) we will do some bloodwork.
The kidney stones were definately a
horrible thing for her to go through!
She is the only one in the family, so it
is not hereditary. Any more input is
appreciated. Thanks again.
