Quick Question - Kidney Disorders Message Board

TLValiant · 11-10-2007, 10:24 AM

Some of you might remember my ongoing struggle with kidney stones. I have had 2 one in each kidney for almost a year now. The left is approx 8mm and the right one is 4.4 mm. Well I decided to leave them there for 1 because I have had so many surgeries in the past year and basically because the doctor told me they could be there forever and never pass. So we decided to monitor them. I have not had any problems with them until yesterday. It seemed out of no where that when I went to the restroom there was blood in my urine. It was light pink at first and then got darker until finally it was dark red. I called the medical exchange for my doctor and got the on call doctor. Basically he told that if I am not in blinding pain don't worry about it and to drink a lot of water to flush out my kidneys. Well I started drinking water but I am also have a dull ache in my back above my right kidney as well and it burning when I try to go the restroom. I am trying to save as much time as I can since I am almost out at work but I am wondering should I wait for the blinding pain? I have never had blood visible before when I urinated and it kinda scared me. On top of all of that I have been having heart related issues and found out I have a blocked artery in my heart...arrgghhh, all of this and I am not even 40 yet..lol

Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

Terry

hopesprings2 · 11-10-2007, 01:55 PM

I think it would depend on how much blood? a drop in water looks like tons.If you have alot of bleeding or heart problems maybe you should go to the ER and get checked out.However i would forsure go see your doctor asap.Im guessing since im no doctor the stone is trying to move.

duzford · 11-10-2007, 03:02 PM

It sounds like the stone is either stuck or you have developing an infection. Another poster from MD had a similar problem and was also in law enforcement. Do you wear a gun belt at work? That was putting strain on his stone and he had problems with bleeding.

TLValiant · 11-10-2007, 05:24 PM

hope,

I am definitely considering going to the ER. The pain is not going away and the tylenol is not helping. I just hate this. My stones have done so well and have not bothered me at all to all of a sudden have this happen is making me so mad. I should have taken care of them sooner.

2plus,

No, we don't wear gun belts but I am wondering with sitting so much, leaning back, etc if that is not causing some of the pain. I know that the only time it seems a little relieved is when I am in the fetal position. I ended up sleeping like that last night. I really wish I would have taken care of this sooner. I know I am an idiot...

Terry

duzford · 11-10-2007, 06:06 PM

You are not an idiot, you are a loving wife and a loyal worker who had a large plate full of stuff to take care of. I find the fetal position is best for me. Sitting a lot only helps stones settle and can worsen the problem. Make sure you get up to stretch every once and a while. I have even gotten to the point where I pace while on phone calls to keep things flowing. Good luck!