Can anyone relate or give any advice for my kidney stone problems?I am 31 years old and have suffered from urinary tract infections all of my life. At the age of 18 I had my first kidney stone. Since that time I have been hospitalized dozens of times including during 1 of my 2 pregnancies in order to preform stent placement, lithotripsy, basket retrieval for removal of stones. I pass many stones at home but have had many that are too large to pass (6-12mm). I have had 2 urologists treat me and I have been diagnosed with Medullary Sponge Kidney disease. I go through bouts for up to a few months which require multiple trips to the er for pain management or surgeries and then I may go for a few months with hardly and problems. For an example of my history- last December (2005) I went to the er and was admitted for a 8mm stone removal- discharged just to return 2 days later and was admitted for 2 new stones which had fallen from my kidney and causing obstruction. A 6mm and 10mm stone which had to once again be removed via lithotripsy. August of 2006 admitted for another 8mm stone removal, December 2006 admitted to have another large stone removed by lithotripsy. This is the quality of my life- in the hospital or at home with pain more often than not. I have been told by my urologists that due to the disease and the fact that both of my kidneys are full of stones there is really nothing I can do to treat or prevent them but just continue to have the surgeries to remove them or treat the pain for the passable stones. I am very frustrated and looking for any other answers or advice. Thank You.
I take pain meds- like vicodin or go to the er if the pain is extreme enough. I have been to the er 2 times in the last 2 weeks, its embarassing because they know me at the er I go to but I can't help it- luckily they are very helpfull because they know my history. I don't like taking the meds but I have to and my urologist isnt very sympathetic and I often am not perscribed enough to last long. I only take the perscribed amount and have been told by many nurses that see the stones I pass that most patients they have treated are screaming in pain for smaller stones. I don't know what else to do but take pain meds at home or go to the er for stronger treatment.
Posted by starrwoode
drink lots of cranberry juice.
Posted by jam2school
After you have ur operation, make a habit of drinking atleast 7 litres of water each day.
In any case you start the stone pain again, then every morning and evening have eating soda with curd one small bowl and do not eat anything for 1 hour.
Continuing this will relieve ur kidney stone problems.
Posted by jack w
Wow I just came across your question and have heard it is very painful to pass a stone.
Although I dont have an answer, my question is HOW do you cope with the pain?
Tore my knee up(ACL) and it hurt, but heard stones feel the same, couldnt imagine passing a couple let alone that many.
Heart goes out to you.
Posted by Jonathan
I talked to a women who has practiced medicine her whole life and is now retired and she told me of a tea that breaks down the stones and is good for preventing it. I forgot the name of it but I am sure a health food store would have it. See a naturapathic doctor to try and eleminate the problem through your diet! Your doctor is just going to treat the symptoms not prevent the problem. I believe there are a lot of different foods to help prevent them and foods that create them. I think your diet would be the most important aspect. Of course remember to drink tons of water. I would definately see a naturapathic doctor. Good luck
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