I am a 20 year old female, and i have been diagnosed with kidneystones?

Question

I am a 20 year old female, and i have been diagnosed with kidney
stones after many visits in agonizing pain to the E.R.!!! I have now
learned that it is stuck in my ureter tube and is about the size of a
pen tip. My doctor thinks that surgery may be the route we will have
to go but we wont know for sure until next week. We are hoping that I
pass it before then, and if I havent then next week I will go for
another cat scan and see where it is at now. If it is still giving me
pain and it hasnt moved I can either wait for it to move naturally,
how ever long it takes, or we can do surgery.
SO.... what I would like to know is what some of you who have
had/have kidney stones think, and for some people ( women only m) to
tell me about their experiences with the surgery ( Pain level,
mobility after surgery, any bad things that happened, and how long you
were hospitalized after surgery, etc. ) and to hear some of you
stories about getting the stent pulled out!! ( Pain level, comfort
{did you feel it in you}, etc. ) so any info I can get would be
greatly appreciated!!!!!!! I am verry scared and very nervous, so
please help me!! THank You, KALEY

Answer 1

Since the stone is not located in the kidney itself, the surgical procedure would not actually be that bad. There are other non-surgical options, depending on the stone as well. The main one is Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy, where shock waves are used to basically shake the stone into bits. That can be done on an outpatient basis, if all goes well, and aside from some bruising most folks are back into a normal life within a few days. In your case, it sounds like the doctor is leaning more towards Ureteroscopic Stone Removal, which is actually a surgical procedure. That is done under a general anesthetic, but it doesn't take that long to do in most cases and you aren't out for that long. Afterwards they do often place a stent to hold the ureter open and allow it to heal for a few days. Patients that I've cared for after this procedure usually are up again in a day, usually the same day, although moving a little slowly. There isn't much pain afterwards, because the doctors will prescribe medications to help with the burning and discomfort. Actually, if you have been suffering from the stone, the pain from the removal will be nothing in comparison. Removing the stent isn't usually painful, it's more in the arena of uncomfortable and slightly embarassing. But it's over and done in less than 5 minutes, so it's still in the doable range of most people. And for a woman, at least you have reason to be grateful you have less plumbing to go through. Realistically, I'd say once you have it out, you will wonder what you were afraid of or dreaded. Even if you have the surgery, you shouldn't be in hospital more than a day or so at the most, if you do well coming around after the surgery. Since aside from the stone, you seem to be in good shape, that shouldn't be a big problem. And you aren't otherwise ill, so getting back on your feet shouldn't take long either. It's more dread of the unknown, and fear of pain, that is making you nervous. But honestly, it's not that bad a procedure.
Aside from dealing with getting rid of this stone, you need to work with the doctor to figure out what caused this and what you can do to prevent a second one. Because since you formed this one, and you are young for it, you are at a higher risk for more. It could be that you have a calcium problem and need to adjust your diet. They will need to have the stone analyzed to determine what has caused it to form, as well as other lab tests. So whatever you do, don't just let it go as finished when the stone is finally gone. In the meantime, drink loads and remember to go through the filter. With luck, it may break up and pass on it's own. If it doesn't, no sweat. The procedure to remove it isn't nearly what it used to be, and takes very little time to recouperate from. If you can handle the pain of the stone now, the rest is all downhill. Good luck- hope it all passes down the line for you.

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I had my first two kidney stones at your age. I have heard that the pain is the worst pain anyone can feel. I am not sure about that. But, I do know, that pain is unbearable at times.
Both of my sons had stones around the same age too.
Has your doctor mentioned breaking up the stone with ultrasound? That worked for my son.
I have never had the surgery because I passed my stones.And even if very small, they can cause a great deal of pain. I have a small one right now. And occasionally I get a sharp pain that lasts a very short time. but it just about knocks me to the ground and I gasp loudly.

Make sure you havae plenty of pain medication when you need it. Also if you can't take care of the pain with pills.go to the ER. I know you are sick of it. You definatly are experiencing an incredable amount of pain.
The surgery will be a snap compared to what you are going through now.

Take good care of yourself.

Answer 5

my mom had a kidneystone
I wasn't alive when she had it but basicly they give you something to make you go unconscience or not feel the pain and they surgically remove it.. My mom told me that it was very painful when she had the kidney stone and she is glad she got it removed.. She has a scar now though on the side of her stomach from the surgery
My grandfather had 2 kidney stones...
I really can't answer all your questions cause she never told me alot about it but maybe by now , there will be another way to remove it and it doesnt sound that big as of yet.. Just don't let it get any bigger and get it removed as soon as you can , you'll be glad later..
Just think of it as a root canal or something

Answer 6

you will feel much better if you get that stone out. The surgery is a breeze and you should be able to go home within 2 hours after. If they leave a stent in place- you should not feel it. They take the stent out in the office with a small scope. Not that painful just uncomfortable like getting a catheter put in.

Answer 7

Hi... If you get this kind of problem at 20 years old, you should maybe change your diet and habits;-)

The body must maintain alkalinity in the body fluids to survive. When your body is not more able to evacuate acid waste, it simply convert some of the liquid acid into solid acid. If substance is not dissolved into water, it does not influence the pH value of the water.

Your kidney stones are the results of this process!

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Answer 8

Haven't had kidney stones before but here's a community of people who have. Hopefully you will be able to get some good feedback there and review some of the treatment options you have.

http://dailystrength.org/support/Kidneys_Bladder/Kidney_Stones/

I wish you the best of luck with the surgery!!

Answer 9

THAT IS HORRIBLR I REALLY FEEL SORRY FOR YOU I HOPE I DONT GET IT. BUT I FEEL MORE SORRY THAT YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT PAIN. I HEAR IT FEEL LIKE PASSING A BASKETBALL BALL THROUGH A STraw!!!

Answer 10

Kaley, please get your parathyroid glands checked, also. You need to find out why someone your young age is developing kidney stones.