Hi there,

I'm new to the board but would like to applaud everyone for communicating and helping others.

I had been experiencing flank pain periodically now for about 3 months and finally went to see the doc. after I noticed I was urinating much more than normal. The doctor took a quick urine sample and it showed traces of blood in my urine but no sign of infection. Suspecting a kidney stone, she sent me for an ultrasound and x-ray which I just had done on Wednesday.
Despite the fact that the Ultrasound techs are not supposed to tell you anything that they see, she told me that she saw a small stone in my left kidney.

Of course, I am now awaiting the call from my doc. and am not taking anything into cosideration until I hear from her. My question is, can "small stone" be passed on their own? And also, should I be worried about any other complications.

any info or advice you can pass along would be most appreciated.

Katie,
Go to where you had the tests done and sign a release and get a copy of the results yourself. You will get them sooner then waiting for your next doctors appointment. Sometimes I can get mine off of my health insurance website. It's really cool. It just depends on where they are done.

A kidney stone 4mm or 5mm is passable on it's own as long as you are drinking plenty of water. I drink 3 liters of water a day but that is per my nephrologist. I don't know what your doctor wants you doing. Let's hope it's one you can pass on your own. If you are a stone former, water has to be a major part of your life.

Debbie