Let us compare Kidney Stones...

Kidding...

I (apparently) had a 7 mil. stone blocking and became septic...
not the point----

AFTER I survived I then had the stone blasted by some Star Wars techonology called E.S.W.L.
In at 6:30am...out by 10am. - way cool. I have a small burned mark like a cigarette burn on my back from it/ that's it!...so non-invasive.

Now my doctor gave me a collapsible cup w/ a sieve in the bottom but I pee alot and it dawned on me during round 2 that I am NOT doing this...it's bullshit and messy and I..I am balking at the work involved.

Stats are 85% of stones are calcium related... think I'm going w/ the odds here.

Can anyone tell me how you collected stone fragments or not... and did you get in trouble not doing this?

Also , whats the odds of if your body makes stones... this will happen again and again, huh?
Crapballs.

Doctor told me to see him in 3 months w/ a new "day of" X-ray... I have been compliance as a lamb until now.. why go back if I'm not in pain.. Why go back if I don't bother collecting stone fragments?
Why go back?

Tel me about your journey-- and thanks in advance.

Sorry to hear about your kidney stones

My son started having problems with kidney stones at the age of 8!! His nephrologist said that it's quite rare for someone that young to have stones and that he was probably born with the problem. Even as a baby, his pediatrician thought he was having continuous kidney infections (incorrect); didn't even consider stones since it's so unusual at that age.

His stones were caused from a lack of citrate and he was prescribed a supplement and told to drink a LOT of water. He had to see the doctor often, bring in 24 hour urine tests and had many ultrasounds. Apparently, these things didn't work that well, as he continued to develop stones and still has them occasionally (He's now 21.)

He had the first of his 2 "stone-smashing" sessions (E.S.W.L.) when he was 8. Like you, he had the burn marks on his back. In his case, it was in both kidneys so he had 2 of them. It worked great, though! A few years later, he was back in to get more stones broken up. This time, it didn't work as well as he had a large stone pass naturally (painfully) after the procedure that was either missed or hit and moved away from the target. He was also given a strainer and we had to strain the urine and bring back anything that didn't pass through the strainer to our next appointment. We followed the instructions, so I don't know what happens if you don't.

We eventually stopped going to the doctor since nothing much had changed for him and he stopped taking the supplement. No matter how much water he drank and even with the supplement, he was still getting stones. The doctor did tell him, though, that if he ever gets severe kidney pain that he should get himself to an E.R. as soon as possible. That would mean that his ureter is blocked and the urine is not getting through. Then he would probably need surgery.

He still passes stones (probably will for the rest of his life), although they have come out naturally. According to him, it's painful but bearable and it usually doesn't last more than a day or two. We hope that he continues to pass little ones and that he won't get a blockage and have to go to the E.R.

So, I guess, going by my son's situation...if you start getting stones, there's a good chance you will continue to do so. I hope that's not the case for you, though. Hopefully this helps a little

Dear Sprat,
So helpful!! So many thanks-- yes.. your info is very helpful.
Apparently
the body makes them and forms them.
I am guessing people died of this years ago and the surgery to remove them was VERY invasive, causing it's own problems.
Both Kidneys-- Oy Vey!!
So young!

Lord love a duck..
Citrus is good for us (stone people)

Found out I also have a gallstone ( it's not very sexy..but what are ya gonna do.. it is what it is) I'm into fairly full disclosure and knowing/sharing information..intel.. its helpful.

I might use the seive IF I feel pain-- but Sweet Louise...I'm on the go. I peed at a friends house, I peed in a AA meeting..in 2 hours I am going out to eat..and forget about running to the loo while in a casino quick from a hot machine....
How inportant is it if my body just reproduces them again.

More-- more.... anyone?

More info please about yours or a loved ones... thank you in advance

You may have already mentioned this, but I think they can analyze the stone and determine what kind you are forming...thus make dietary recommendations. Thus the request to collect some.

I think...not my speciality.

If you have had a kidney stone, and don't do anything to reduce the recurrance risk,
your odds of recurrance is about 60 to 70%.

If that happens, where you have had a second kidney stone, your odds are about 90% of getting more.


Rick

Oh, yeah. That reminded me...My son also has gallstones. He has pain from them occasionally; he has to watch what he eats and may eventually need surgery if it becomes worse.


As for "If you have had a kidney stone, and don't do anything to reduce the recurrance risk,
your odds of recurrance is about 60 to 70%."

My son did everything he could do (taking Dr. ordered supplements and drinking water by the gallon) and he STILL gets stones. It's so frustrating!! The doctor told him that he should drink enough water that his urine should be totally clear without any color at all. It should look like water. You have to drink a LOT of water for that to happen. When I questioned him about the first morning urine, which is usually colored more, he said that he should actually get up in the middle of the night and drink water before going back to bed. Not gonna happen

The only thing I recall about stones (not The Rolling Stones) is what I mentioned to CLV when I heard you had them was to ultrasonic
vibrate them away.

Will you need a tattoo to hide the burn mark?

So give me your measurements as they currently exist. LOL

Still size big 6-small 8?

How do you say that in Portuguese?

jjjj21'

your kindness knws no bounds.
I haven't changed much.

Pre-this-nightmare,
I waivered between 134 and 130 (What I called my "fightin' weight.")

I now cruise the scale at 124-126. But I'm eating M&Ms as I type.
C LV sends me everything she buys in casinos that shrinks in the wash. That gal loves wearing black.
a 6 if its designer..an 8 if not. How do you have time to shop? MarcioB speaks Portuguese, Hey; Are you going to Brasil? Muy Buneo

Yes, JM, NYE cruise in and around Rio.
Royal Caribbean, Vision of the Seas.
Maybe we'll dress up like Natalie Wood and RJ. LOL Hey, hope I don't end up overboard.

Just kidding about the Portuguese.
I have plenty of trouble speaking LVAish.

However, I am great with hand gestures.

Although, a woman once in a bar thought I was gesturing to her when all I was trying to do was ask for the bill from the waiter.

I'll wait to tell the end of that story another time.

I just had a mishap myself.

A paper cut on my pinky! LOL

Glad to hear you are feeling better and
almost out of the woods.

Don't wait to long to have something done about the galll stones. I did and they had to break a couple of ribs to get the gall bladder out. It is an easy/short recovery surgery. I was up and about in less than 2 days. The broken ribs were the worst part.

Sorry to hear about the rocks collecting in your bod. I was advised to drink more water for both types of stones.--guess it turns them into sand. LOL. I know not funny when it hurts so much.