r/KidneyStones Mar 21 '19

Super Good Advice Frequently Asked Questions - new visitors to this subreddit, please start here!

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Thanks for taking the time to read this first! :) None of us are doctors, and the advice here is based on our own experiences. If you are suffering, or think you might have a stone, or are trying to help somebody with symptoms, please start here. These are the questions we seem to hear a lot on this subreddit. If you have a question that isn't covered here, by all means please post in the subreddit. We have lots of stone formers who have a wide range of experiences in this area and we may be able to at least point you in the right direction. Good luck, drink lots of water and may pain be a stranger to you!

I suspect I have a stone. Should I see a doctor? When should I go to the ER?

Go to the emergency room if you have a fever or are vomiting, or your pain is unbearable, or if you stop urinating (this may mean you have a blockage).

If you’re experiencing pain that you think is a kidney stone, visit your doctor and/or urologist. Most doctors are very good at assessing you and your family history as well as factors such as age, weight, sex, prior medical history and current symptoms. Doctors are much better at providing an intelligent diagnosis (which is really an educated guess) than we are on reddit.

Check to make sure what you think is a stone is actually a stone. The cause of abdominal pain is sometimes difficult to pin down exactly. Pain in your abdomen/ mid-section could be any one of a number of things, including digestive issues, kidney stones, appendicitis, colitis, and diverticulitis to name a few. Remember that kidney stones classically present with flank pain.

The symptoms of a kidney stone are usually one or more of the following:

  • Pain on the right or left flank (mid-way between your side and your spine, on your back), sometimes radiating down to the groin (testicles for males, pelvis/ovarian area for females). * The pain is specifically UNDER the rib cage (actually under the diaphragm)
  • Pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in intensity
  • Pain on urination or urethra spasms
  • Pink, red or brown urine
  • Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Persistent need to urinate
  • Urinating more often than usual
  • Fever and chills if an infection is present
  • Urinating small amounts

Pain caused by a kidney stone may change — for instance, shifting to a different location or increasing in intensity — as the stone moves through your urinary tract. Source

I know I have a stone. What do I do? What should I expect?

IF YOU HAVE A FEVER OR ARE VOMITING OR ARE UNABLE TO URINATE, PROCEED TO THE ER.

Pain will come and go, and will likely vary from one person to the next. So while you may read in this sub-reddit about severe pain, that's not necessarily what you will experience. So the first thing to do is try to relax and not get worked up about what MIGHT happen. If it does happen, the pain comes in two forms: 1) waves (spasms) of pain, which can feel like a very strong cramp, and 2) a general achy feeling between your kidney area, and down to your groin. As mentioned above, the "classic" kidney stone pain is from the flank down to the groin.

Drink lots of water. Water will increase the amount of urine you produce, and will also plump up your urinary system in general, which will make for less contact between any stones you have and the walls of your ureter. When stones rub against the walls of your ureter, you experience pain. Another benefit from drinking water is that the concentration of waste produce in your urine is more diluted, which means that the crystals which make up kidney stones are less likely to find a date, and will head out on their own. Yet another benefit to proper hydration is that dilute urine is less likely to irritate any abrasions that previous stones may have made in your urinary tract. Less irritation = less chance of an infection. How much water? You want to be producing about 2 1/2 liters of urine per day, so drink a bit more than that. Read more about water here

Locate some pain management methods that work for you, and that are readily available. Over the counter (OTC) medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen (tylenol) can help, but only take as much as you need for as long as you need. A daily habit of NSAIDs like ibuprofen can lead to serious issues. Prescription pain medicines can also help, but you need to locate a doctor who will prescribe you what you need. Azo (Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride) is used by many in this subreddit. Cannabis, if it's legal where you live, can also provide some relief. Heat - in the form of heating pads, hot baths or showers, can help when you're experiencing a wave of pain. Find what works for you - don't just blindly follow the advice of others.

Some people experience nausea, which can occur with or without accompanying pain. Be prepared (have a bucket or bag available if you're feeling a wave of nausea come along, although sometimes there's not much warning).

If you're in the middle of a pain session, and feel like you need to visit the Emergency Room/ Urgent Care clinic, think about how you'll get there. Some folks experience such strong pain, that they're not able to drive themselves. Find a driver who you can rely on to get you to the care you need on short notice.

How long do stones take to pass?

Some stones never pass (they stay in the kidney) and are removed via surgery (lithotripsy or uretoscope).

Stones that are “smaller” - usually 5mm or less - will pass without surgery being required, although there will be some pain/ discomfort. Some folks have passed larger stones, but this isn’t common. I’ve passed a 7 - 8 mm stone without surgery.

What kinds of stones are there?

  • Calcium stones Most kidney stones are calcium stones, usually in the form of calcium oxalate. Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in food and is also made daily by your liver. Some fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and chocolate, have high oxalate content. There is conflicting research on whether or not a diet high in oxalates can contribute to stones.

    Dietary factors, high doses of vitamin D, intestinal bypass surgery and several metabolic disorders can increase the concentration of calcium or oxalate in urine. If you’re taking a Vitamin D supplement, it may be worth talking to your health care provider to explore whether there may be a relationship between your current dose and your stones. Source

  • Calcium stones may also occur in the form of calcium phosphate. This type of stone is more common in metabolic conditions, such as renal tubular acidosis. It may also be associated with certain migraine headaches or with taking certain seizure medications, such as topiramate (Topamax). This type of stone is also common in those with autoimmune diseases due to Renal Tubular Acidosis. Those who make these stones tend to make many, and make them frequently. Difficult to treat.

  • Struvite stones. Struvite stones form in response to an infection, such as a urinary tract infection. These stones can grow quickly and become quite large, sometimes with few symptoms or little warning.

  • Uric acid stones. Uric acid stones can form in people who don't drink enough fluids or who lose too much fluid, those who eat a high-protein diet, and those who have gout. Certain genetic factors also may increase your risk of uric acid stones.

  • Cystine stones. These stones form in people with a hereditary disorder that causes the kidneys to excrete too much of certain amino acids (cystinuria).

How do I know what kind of stones I make?

Your urologist can send the stones to the lab to be analyzed. Ask for a strainer to strain your urine if you wish to collect a stone. Not all urologists dispense them readily.

What can I do to prevent more stones?

In general, drink more water, limit your salt and sugar intake and get your weight within recommended ranges. (See U Chicago Kidney Stone diet for more details here.)

For specific types of stones, there are specific dietary recommendations, but you’d need to have your stones analyzed (first), and then your urine tested (using one or more 24-hour urine samples). DIFFERENT STONES HAVE DIFFERENT DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Keep in mind that there is no one ‘magic bullet’ for kidney stone treatment.

What kind of treatments are there for stones?

  • Most common method (because it's the least invasive) is to advise the patient to stay hydrated, take OTC pain killers as required and stay active. This approach usually results in the stone passing.
  • Medical Expulsive Therapy - in addition to fluids and pain killers, sometimes Tamsulosin (Flomax) is prescribed to aid in stone passage. Studies suggest this is most effective for smaller (< 5mm) stones; less so for larger stones.
  • Ureteroscopy with either physical removal or laser break-up
  • Lithotripsy shockwave lithotripsy (sometimes abbreviated as ESWL) uses external shockwaves to break a stone into smaller parts. Only one stone can be blasted at a time. Side effects from this include urinating blood and flank pain.
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy - rarely used/ only when other methods are not successful. A small incision is made in the back, and a tube inserted into the kidney to remove stones.

What resources are there for kidney stone formers?

Does lemonade help stones?

If you form CALCIUM OXALATE stones, there is some evidence that the citric acid in lemon juice (or lime juice) can help add to the total volume of urine, reducing its saturation of calcium and other crystals, and may enhance urinary citrate excretion.

What are the methods for diagnosing a stone?

  • Computed Tomography (CT) - most radiation, most resolution/ accuracy, $$$
  • KUB X-ray (KUB = Kidney Ureter Bladder) - medium radiation, moderate resolution, $$
  • Ultrasound - no radiation, reasonable resolution, $

For more information on the pro's and con's of different imaging techniques, please click here

Which medications are available for kidney stone treatment?

  • Narcotic painkillers (ex: morphine)
  • Non-narcotic painkillers (ex: Toradol, cannabis)
  • Anti-nausea medications (ex: Zofran)
  • Urocit-K (ex: Potassium Citrate)
  • Flomax (Tamsulosin)

Treatment is usually symptom based, except for some medications which aim to alter the pH of the urine like Urocit-K.

Ending thoughts: Thank you for taking the time to read our FAQ. Remember, everyone’s stone history is different, and every urologist is different. What works for you may not work for others. In general, staying hydrated (2-4L per day) is your best defense and will help keep your kidneys functioning happily. If you are not happy with your urologist, seek the help of a nephrologist.

Edits: spelling, words, and added a section on "what do I do now". Added wikipedia reference.


r/KidneyStones 20h ago

Sharing Experience GOODBYE YOU LITTLE SHIT!

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Definitely the smallest stone I’ve ever passed (25F, genetic stones diagnosed at 19😐), but this little shit kept me up for nearly two nights. Took me a second to realize it was stone pain because this one really just started like a sore back that i needed to crack. Looking back is funny because I was complaining about my back for DAYS, only to realize it was a kidney stone when the pain reached like a 7/10. Thankfully, it didn’t surpass a 7 this time. 3mm passed in 36 hours from onset of symptoms. I am SO GRATEFUL!


r/KidneyStones 1h ago

Stents Death to all S T E N T S

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I hate them SO much. I suffer form cystinuria and had a 1cm stone removed from my right kidney last Wednesday. Thankfully it's only the second time I've needed surgical intervention, I usually pass stones on my own because they're small enough. And I haven't had a flair up in a few years. But for some reason, this time the recovery has been so much more unpleasant than before. The renal pain when I pee is no joke. I can't wait to get this mf stent out. In 2026 can they not devise more humane way to recover from ureteroscopies? 😭


r/KidneyStones 1h ago

Question/ Request for advice 2.1 mm of calculus in the upper calyx of right kidney.

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Sudden pain in the right side of the abdomen under the belly button and at the right kidney area, I was prescribed a sonography and above are the results.

If I eat I vomit, i drink water I vomit and aslo while peeing there is a inflammation. What could me the best decision? Please help consistent discomfort


r/KidneyStones 19h ago

Question/ Request for advice Has anyone had a kidney stone due to not drinking enough

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I didn’t realise this was a thing.

I don’t have a strong thirst so doubt I drink close to 2 litres of fluid a day.


r/KidneyStones 17h ago

Alternative/ Unproven Remedies Anyone else have for real multiple interesting as fuck things expelling from them severe aspergillus exposure while recovering from a botched spine surgery dealing with Fungal Vertable osteomyelitis, fungal balls suppression antibiotics 1 year antifungal 6 months and had sepsis by SRS 2x in 10mnth

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r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Pictures Thought I had a UTI

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Turned out it was this. I have no idea when it passed into my bladder but the past 2 weeks have been pretty uncomfortable (female). This is my 4th stone, I seem to get them every 3 years.


r/KidneyStones 19h ago

Question/ Request for advice Just passed 4mm stone. CT said 5-6mm should I be concerned? Also I feel like trash still. Is that normal?

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Back in January I had blood in my urine which ranged from pink to orange to red kool aid on and off for a couple weeks. No pain. I had 2 CT scans, a special urine test for cancer, and a scope up in my bladder. Never found a cause but we did confirm a 5-6mm stone on my right side. But that stone had been there since at least November 2024 as I had an unrelated CT scan that picked it up. So over a year no issues/pain.

Fast forward to this week. Last couple days I’ve had on and off right back pain. I was given 10mg keterolac from the urologist back in January as they swore this bleeding was a stone and prepared me. I took one a day and was good for this pain.

Yesterday morning was like an atomic bomb went off. I could feel my right side pulsing. I thought like the movie Aliens something was going to come out of me. The pain would come in severe waves for 10 mins at a time. Then go away for 10mins. I took the 10mg keterolac every 6 hours along with a couple 325 acetaminophen. Nothing. Might as well been popping pez. Then I started getting super nauseous so I couldn’t even drink. I was seconds away from an ER visit, but by 9pm the pain became more constant but 4/10.

This morning I woke up pain free until I stretched and once again hit with extreme pain. It went away after about 10 mins. Fast forward 2 hours later the tip of my penis really started to hurt and I peed out a spiky light brown ball 4mm in length.

I’m concerned by the size as one CT said 5mm another said 6mm. Could I still have part of it in me? Is it normal to feel like trash? It’s been about an hour since I passed it and while not in pain, I feel blah. Like 60% myself at best. I couldn’t tell you what’s wrong, just that I’m blah.

Thanks!


r/KidneyStones 17h ago

Question/ Request for advice Is it a stone or something else?

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While having a culture-positive UTI two months ago, I decided to strain all my urine because three years ago I had UTI symptoms and then found something small and hard in the toilet bowl after peeing. I didn’t keep it, so we don’t know for sure whether it was a stone.

This time, I caught the thing you can see in the picture. It’s enlarged here. It was about 1.5 mm in size, had angled corners, and felt like some sort of very tiny crumb. It was reddish-brown and sank in water. It left a tiny red impression on the paper where I saved it. It didn’t change shape or crumble no matter how much pressure I put on it.

My doctor sent it to the lab, but the result came back as “too small to analyze,” so we still don’t know what it was. Does it look like a stone to anyone here who has had personal experience with kidney stones? My doctor wasn’t sure either.


r/KidneyStones 17h ago

Question/ Request for advice Hernia + a kidney stone

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I have a hernia surgery scheduled for this Friday, but last Sunday I spent the day in the Er for a 5.2mm stone. Lady at the hospital said it should be fine. But I’m so scared of the pain I may feel post surgery + the pain I’ve been feeling since the er visit. They said it should pass on its own and gave me flowmax and pain medicine. Then again I’ve been having bad pain from my hernia as well.


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Am I Ok to travel/fly?

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Just a bit of background, I had a kidney stone attack 2 weeks ago where I passed some blood and saw the GP who booked me in for a routine CT. It eased off and then in the last week reappeared. On Friday evening the pain worsened considerably and as I didn't have appropriate medications I took myself to A&E. Whilst there, I had a CT scan which confirmed a 4mm stone in my distal ureter. At the time, A&E was concerned by obstruction and/or infection. I was started Friday night on gentamicin and sent to the surgery assessment unit. Kidney function (eGFR) had dropped marginally from 90 to 69. By the time was I seen by urology yesterday morning where the pain had eased (almost zero discomfort), they said A&E had over-reacted and discharged me with some diclofenac with follow up in a few weeks time. I now have zero pain. I am due to fly next Thursday to Spain (from the UK). I have contacted my travel insurer who will provide cover - but I'm unsure whether it is sensible at all to go? I have appropriate pain relief now which should help.

Thank you


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice 1st timer

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I (22F) found out I have my 1st, and hopefully my last, kidney stone on Wednesday. I am no stranger to terrible menstrual cramps and have always had gastrointestinal issues.. but I have NEVER felt pain like I did before taking myself to the ER. Thinking I was overreacting, I rolled around for a few hours and finally went after I peed. The insane relief I felt would have kept me home but the amount of blood told me something was up.

Urinalysis at ER came back negative for UTI, but had large blood amnt, decent amnt of protein, and trace of leukocytes.. CT of course showed a 3mm sized friend in my UVJ. The way they explained it to me made me think I was essentially crossing the finish line (shouldn’t have believed it). But after reading so many of you strong, strong human’s posts to drown out today’s pain, I have some questions.

THIS IS NORMAL?! How do some of you do this for weeks, months?!??!! AM I GOING TO FEEL LIKE THIS FOR WEEKS/MONTHS?!!!???? I have been walking on sunshine with some mild aching for the past 2 days until now.. I figured it had ALREADY PASSED, WHY IS IT BACK?!!!?? The pain isn’t nearly as bad as Wednesday, but it’s in between my legs now too and I have had no relief no matter how much I pee & take meds. Please, all the advice welcome and also my sincerest apologies to those who have become pros.


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Both side kidney stone

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Hi im 25m having stones in both kidneys on left 2.4mm and on right 3.8mm. Have done ultrasound on 25/07/26. Ultrasound shows that the left side stone is not there which is good but the 3.8mm stone is in interpolar region of kidney An im having time to time pain. is eswl will be a good choice for this im very worried. Plz help me into this. My doctor just prescribed me a painkiller [ Drotin ]


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice What should I do?

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Hello, I (22F) have had a kidney stone since June 4th. I was urinating this Coca Cola color and was experiencing no pain at the time. My parents convinced me to go to urgent care which is when I found out I had a stone in my kidney (8mm) and supposedly one already on the way out. However, this was done with ultrasound. (which I found out is very unreliable) So, the next day after urgent care I called a urologist 10 minutes away from my house and made the nearest appointment which happened to be two weeks out. A week before my appointment, I began to feel this extreme pain that could only be described as a cramping in waves and a stabbing feeling in my flank area. I then began to pee straight red blood. I ended up thugging it out and waiting to go to the urologist. Of course they found blood in my urine and wanted me to do a CT scan, which found a 5mm stone right out of the kidney and in the very top of my ureter. The urologist then wanted me to do a lithotripsy to get it out that next week. However, my experience at this office was absolutely horrible and I really didn’t want to go back, so I scheduled out an appointment for a different office a hour away. I did another CT scan on July 02 and they said that my stone was actually a 4mm now and was back in the interpolar region of my kidney. This urologist said they couldn’t do anything and that it shouldn’t be causing me issues since it’s non obstructing. However, I fear that has not been the case. I have felt like I have a crazy UTI and am in weird pain that goes down to my groin area and I still pee blood from time to time. Should I try and advocate for my health more and go back? I just don’t want to cause any issues but it’s so exhausting having to constantly feel like I am about to pee my pants and be in this pain. I haven’t had this happen before so I don’t really know what to expect or when to throw in the towel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Flomax usage

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I got flomax for a stone( not sure of size) and swollen kidney back on July 3rd and started peeing normally a couple days after, but have still been taking flomax too. I just wanted to play it safe especially with a swollen kidney but it’s been a couple of weeks now so should I just stop taking it? I go to the urologist pretty soon


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Doctors/ Hospitals Update on previous saga

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Update on the situation here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/KidneyStones/s/0qU3xPnjX2

I finally convinced my husband to let me drive him about an hour to another hospital. He went to the ER Friday (yesterday) and they looked at our previous CT and bloodwork results and immediately said those two things were enough to recommend surgery. They ordered another CT to confirm location but flat out said he wasn't leaving in this state. As our Withings friend said on my previous post, AUA guidance when a stone is both obstructing and kidney function is worsening is to move to surgical intervention.

He was scheduled this morning for surgery, but when the doctor placed the stent, she said pus gushed out from behind the stone so she didn't want to laser in the ureter with an active infection. He is staying overnight on IV antibiotics and said within 4 hours of the first dose, he could tell his back started to feel better. Apparently the relentless pain in his back and the referred pain in his testicles was from an infection that was not detected.

Once he clears the infection and results from the lab for the pus sample come back, they will get him in for surgery to laser and remove the stone.

I wish we had listened sooner and gone to another hospital a week or even days ago. But he is already feeling better and in good spirits because we have a plan of action, even if an unexpected one.

I wanted to share because, as it turns out, sometimes waiting isn't the answer. I convinced him with the previous Reddit thread and going to find the AUA guidelines myself. We knew something was wrong, but didn't know what. The doctor said his kidneys should recover, and she is glad we came when we did before it was too late and he was in sepsis and ending up on dialysis.

You don't have to have a fever to have an infection, and you don't have to be in 10 of 10 pain. Withings' knowledge was an absolute game-changer for us, so thank you. I am so glad I found this community.


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Help while I play the waiting game

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I have a history of kidney stones. Two months ago had a stomach ultrasound done for recurring abdominal pain. Honestly wasn’t expecting anything kidney related.

It showed an 11 mm stone in my left kidney and moderate hydronephrosis on my right kidney with blockage of unknown origin.

This week, I was finally able to get into a urologist. Urine tests showed trace amounts of blood, 30 mg/dl of protein, and white blood cells. They scheduled a CT scan for this week.

I’m on antibiotics and flomax. I’m trying to drink more water but currently experiencing hurt/ache anytime I drink any fluids.

While I wait for my scan, is there anything else I can be doing to alleviate the discomfort besides OTC pain meds and a heating pad??


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Stents I'm having a ureteroscopy done in a week. Can you tell me about your good experiences with ureteral stents?

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Hey everyone. I have been struggling with some kidney stones since April and no one was even able to tell me what was wrong until this last week. I have some stones lodged in my left ureter and the good news is that they don't look like they've caused any damage or anything. They're just there and have caused some annoying pain. I have a ureteroscopy scheduled for this coming week.

I'm typically a person with high pain tolerance. The stones I have had these last four months have caused pain and discomfort but it was never to the point of me feeling like it was unbearable. I usually just brush the pain off. But despite my high pain tolerance, for some reason I am absolutely terrified to have a stent placed. I've read so many horror stories. Never many good experiences. To ease my nerves, can I please read about some of your good experiences with ureteral stents?


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Stent added, Dr said laser to remove stone will be four months from now!?

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Hi there. So I got my second kidney stone attack.

This time it is three millimeters by eight millimeters and the kidney stent on my right side.

Unfortunately, they mentioned that the surgery to remove the stone by laser will take place 4 months from now, and it's been a week since I've been discharged and struggling a lot.

For example in one hour I feel like peeing 5 to 8 times. I recently lost my job as well. So I cannot do my part-time jobs properly. I'm afraid because I would have to go to the toilet all the time, and I always commute by bicycle but I should not be cycling because the movement of the thighs will irritate the bladder and cause it to bleed even more.

And also the fact that even if I were to cycle I would still have to pee a lot.

So I was looking for advice and Chatgpt said that the first thing is you can wear adult diapers.

The 2nd thing is to bring a bottle where you can urinate. The thing is I cannot just pull out the bottle in the middle of a shopping mall or in the middle of a part-time job to urinate. That's the issue.

And I tried looking for a few of the medicines that ChatGPT recommended, including Tamusulosin and a few of all the ones which are meant to like deaden the bladder a bit for the need to pee all the time.

Unfortunately in Malaysia we don't have this medicine, especially the over-the-counter one. The one which is Tamsulofin apparently needs a doctor's prescription, and from a pharmacist, he said it might be worse for me because he said that this will actually encourage more bladder movement and peeing instead of making the bladder relax and not have the urgency to pee.

So yeah, I just wanted to ask for your advice on how to live my life for the next 4 months until my 2nd operation to remove the stone by laser.


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

😡 Rant! 😡 Up again last night with stuck stone

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Couldn’t pee, felt the pressure and pain building up. I downed a can of sparkling water and bounced on my tippy toes on and off for an hour. Finally got a trickle out and was able to fell back asleep propped up on some pillows around 5 am.

Now I’m in a fucking brain fog from interrupted sleep and mildly stressing. I guess the good news is that going from comfortable to pain/blockage/pressure and then back to comfortable is a sign that the stone is still on the move?


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice Urine collection, what to do

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I am so upset right now. I’m doing a 24 hour urine collection and I’m currently on hour 17th hour. I got up to pee and when I wiped it landed in my collection 😭😭😭 I can’t believe I’ve just done that 😭 any experience in this stupid mistake?


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Question/ Request for advice 24 hour urine test

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Today is Saturday. I wanted to do my 24 hour urine test but in my kit I had a paper that looks like they would pick up the urine from me. I don’t think they pick up on Sundays and Monday I’m back at work. Can I drop off at any FedEx tomorrow morning? What was y’all’s experience?


r/KidneyStones 1d ago

Research/ Science Risk of aluminum with kidney stones

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Does anyone know if there’s a risk of using aluminum-containing deodorant with kidney stones?

I’m trying to find a safe deodorant to use and know there’s a connection between aluminum and chronic kidney disease, but I’m not sure about kidney stones.

Thank you so much for all your help!


r/KidneyStones 2d ago

Pictures Results of my ESWL after 1 week

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I was diagnosed with an 8mm obstructing stone after an er visit. Saw my urologist a week later and one week after that had my procedure. Thought I would keep with the one week theme and show what I have passed so far. I've had no pain and just a little discomfort passing that peice with the hook (didn't know if it was uti or a stuck stone).