intoxikatie
09-01-2006, 02:51 PM
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.
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.
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ForeverDebR
09-02-2006, 05:52 AM
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
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