I went to the emergency room last night and found out I had kidney stones. I have a 4mm stone.
My question is they told me to follow up with a urologist. I have no insurance. Is there really any need to follow up since I was told that it was going to have to pass anyway. It's hard for me to afford all these medical bills. I can't think of anything different that a urologist is going to be able to tell me.
The emergency room did a ct scan and found everything to be fine except for inflammation in the urethra and the 4mm stone. The doctor said it was small enough to pass. What is a specialist going to do differently in the follow-up? Why is noone doing anything? They keep saying that it will pass and do nothing else, but subscribe pain medication.
What are the best types of fluids I should now start drinking and Is their any comfortable position to get in during one of the pain attacks? I could not sit still. I was hurting so bad and never want to go through it again.
2007-03-01 02:13:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Lemonade made with lemon juice--not fresh lemons--has been shown to reduce the formation of stones. So it is a good idea to drink about a two or three quaarts of this throughout the day. Please use a sugar subsititue when making it because sugar is not good for your kidneys. Or put some in your regular hot tea if you are a tea drinker.
An herb from the rain forest, Chanca Piedra, has been used to relax the kidneys so that they do not spasm as much. On this note, you should avoid foods known to cause inflamation. See the list below. If you keep your carbs to about 72 grams a day it should work too. You feel will great (assuming the stone is quite) in 3 or 4 days.
As to the best position? Well, I would make sure I can hold on to something when going to the bathroom just in case you get an attack.
Good luck.
2007-03-03 08:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by robertangel30 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 20:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Benny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest daughter just went through this. I don't know the size of her stone but she too was told it would pass. She ended up having surgery and the stone lazered (I think that is what was done). They put in a shunt as well and she has to go back in a few days and have the shunt removed.
I have been told that child birth is the single most painful thing a person can have happen to them. That is followed by passing a kidney stone and an attack of pancreatitis in turn. I have had the third on the list and it is no fun, I don't envy you. I don't know of any position that would help. I spent my time in the fetal position for what ever that's worth.
The advantage derived from seeing the Dr. is it is cheaper than the emergency room. I guess the bottom line is if you do pass the stone it will be fine but if you have trouble like my daughter it could get pretty dicey before it is over, especially if you try to make it without the Doctor.
Good Luck, I don't think this is going to be fun regardless of which way choose. But, hang in there, it won't be fun but it probably won't kill you. Remember what they way, "that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger". I know, that's lame but it is the best I can do.
2007-03-01 03:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a nurse. Yes they will pass on their own, however the urologist can make the ride less painful. You are worth getting the care and not suffering, please see the doctor. You should get the very best care out there. I would apply for insurance through the state, there is a way you can get the bill taken care of. Ask the doctor when you get there. They can help you in more ways than one. Take care and all the best.
2007-03-01 02:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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