Kanin Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Ausmumof3 said: I hope things are feeling less painful and more positive soon. I thought of you when I saw this video - it might be something cheery to watch if you need it. Just for the cuteness factor. Hopefully it works ok. Oh my gosh, I just heard about these sweet birds on the radio. I love them so much!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 @MercyA How are you feeling today? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Catwoman said: @MercyA How are you feeling today? I feel great! No pain, nausea, or discomfort today at all. The stone must have lodged itself in a happy place. 🙂 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Ausmumof3 said: I hope things are feeling less painful and more positive soon. I thought of you when I saw this video - it might be something cheery to watch if you need it. Just for the cuteness factor. Hopefully it works ok. Such good news and such a pretty bird! Love it! Thank you!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 So happy you are feeling better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 In case anyone is wondering...stone is still in there and I'm still waiting on a referral to a urologist. Dr. said to let them know if I haven't heard anything by this Thursday and she will apply some pressure on her end. I feel pretty good most of the time with the help of Azo and ibuprofen. My current treatment consists of jumping on a trampoline and drinking beer. Yay, U.S. healthcare. 😉 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, MercyA said: In case anyone is wondering...stone is still in there and I'm still waiting on a referral to a urologist. Dr. said to let them know if I haven't heard anything by this Thursday and she will apply some pressure on her end. I feel pretty good most of the time with the help of Azo and ibuprofen. My current treatment consists of jumping on a trampoline and drinking beer. Yay, U.S. healthcare. 😉 It's ridiculous that you still haven't been able to see a urologist!!! Ugh!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MercyA said: My current treatment consists of jumping on a trampoline and drinking beer. Yay, U.S. healthcare. 😉 My brother’s wife kidney stone saga is just as bad 😞 (ETA: asia) Think her first specialist appointment was in March, first surgery in June and second surgery next month. She has large kidney stones on both kidneys. Her “treatment” was also painkillers until surgery. Hope you get your referral soon. Edited August 23, 2022 by Arcadia 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 9 hours ago, MercyA said: In case anyone is wondering...stone is still in there and I'm still waiting on a referral to a urologist. Dr. said to let them know if I haven't heard anything by this Thursday and she will apply some pressure on her end. I feel pretty good most of the time with the help of Azo and ibuprofen. My current treatment consists of jumping on a trampoline and drinking beer. Yay, U.S. healthcare. 😉 I know this is not a joking matter but this image made me LOL. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Ugh I’m sorry you’re still waiting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 18 hours ago, MercyA said: In case anyone is wondering...stone is still in there and I'm still waiting on a referral to a urologist. Dr. said to let them know if I haven't heard anything by this Thursday and she will apply some pressure on her end. I feel pretty good most of the time with the help of Azo and ibuprofen. My current treatment consists of jumping on a trampoline and drinking beer. Yay, U.S. healthcare. 😉 That's crazy! I wonder if yours is in a good spot and dissolving. The one I had was much smaller, and I got a faster referral. By the time the urologist got in there, it dissolved when he touched it with his instrumentation, but he said it would've been there for several more days on its own. I was not feeling good most of the time even with Azo and stronger meds, lol! When I went in for surgery, I had bruising all up and down my back where I had been applying counterpressure. I made sure the surgical techs knew what it was from; I didn't want a visit from a social worker! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 18 hours ago, Catwoman said: It's ridiculous that you still haven't been able to see a urologist!!! Ugh!!! I realize it's frustrating, but there are only so many urologists. When I was dealing with my mom's TIA's, neurologists were booking as far out as six weeks in some areas. (I'm in an area with lots of docs, so my mom got in within a week). In my online research, it was six MONTHS in the UK. (of which there was a lot of criticism because they had a higher incidence of full blown stroke because of it.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 7 hours ago, kbutton said: That's crazy! I wonder if yours is in a good spot and dissolving. That would be great! I am still having some bladder irritation, so I think it's still around. When you mentioned stones dissolving, I had to do a google search. I had always heard that stones cannot dissolve on their own within the body--at least not the calcium oxalate kind I have. But, I found a study from 2018 which found that they *can* dissolve and reform! I had no idea. In case anyone is interested, here's a summary: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323084#Dissolving-stones-right-in-a-patients-kidney I'm glad yours is all resolved. I know they can hurt terribly! I'm thankful I seem to be past that part. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Finally an appointment. Just a consult with the NP who works for the urologist, but I'll take it! Next Thursday. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 glad you have an appointment but sorry that you've had such an incredibly long wait. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Do they have you on Flowmax )can’t remember generic name) to relax the opening to the urethra? Makes passing a stone easier. I just automatically take a double dose now when I get a stone (on advice of two doctors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Do they have you on Flowmax )can’t remember generic name) to relax the opening to the urethra? Makes passing a stone easier. I just automatically take a double dose now when I get a stone (on advice of two doctors). Yes! I am on Flowmax and it has really helped with the pain / pressure. Thank you, Jean. So sorry you have trouble with stones, too. Edited August 27, 2022 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I'm glad to hear you finally have an appointment scheduled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Good! I added you to my calendar to pray! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Update in op. Copying here: UPDATE: I passed it this morning! Thank you Jesus. The thing is huge. 9 mm by about 6 mm and very pointy. I feel like I just birthed sputnik.😉 Thank you so much for your prayers. Should I post a really gross picture of it or is that TMI? 😊 Edited August 29, 2022 by MercyA 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, MercyA said: Update in op. Wow, I bet you’ll feel a ton better now. So glad for you ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Thank goodness! Glad you feel better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 So happy for you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Yay, what a relief! So happy for you but sorry you had to go through that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 So glad this is over for you! 27 days...that's crazy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Oh that is great you passed it, but bless your heart ❤️. I wouldn’t mind the TMI picture lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Oh that is great you passed it, but bless your heart ❤️. I wouldn’t mind the TMI picture lol. Okay. Apologies to people who don't want to see this. Look away. 😉 This stone is washed and clean. Just FYI. Still looks gross, I know. 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, MercyA said: Okay. Apologies to people who don't want to see this. Look away. 😉 This stone is washed and clean. Just FYI. Still looks gross, I know. Ouch! I am so glad you are past that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, MercyA said: Okay. Apologies to people who don't want to see this. Look away. 😉 This stone is washed and clean. Just FYI. Still looks gross, I know. 🤣 It doesn’t look gross, but I wasn’t sure what to expect either. The things we take pictures of these days! 🤣 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Ow, that's so jagged! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, MercyA said: Okay. Apologies to people who don't want to see this. Look away. 😉 This stone is washed and clean. Just FYI. Still looks gross, I know. Ouch! That's huge! So glad for you that it is out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Oh my goodness! That looks so incredibly painful! So glad it's out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 YAY MERCY! So glad to hear of your success. Will you need to still go in to dr? Is there a different diet to consider for a while? I know nothing about this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Oh wow — thanks for posting the picture because I have never actually seen one! But just looking at it makes me cringe — did it cause a lot of bleeding? It looks so sharp and jagged! I’m so glad it’s finally out, but ewwwww! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, Catwoman said: Oh wow — thanks for posting the picture because I have never actually seen one! But just looking at it makes me cringe — did it cause a lot of bleeding? It looks so sharp and jagged! I’m so glad it’s finally out, but ewwwww! Yes, it did cause bleeding. I was still bleeding several hours later but I think it's stopped now. (I could only could tell when I used the bathroom--I didn't need to use a pad or anything.) But it didn't hurt coming out. They are definitely sharp pointy little things! And you probably can't tell in the picture, but they are sparkly due to the mineral content, LOL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, sheryl said: YAY MERCY! So glad to hear of your success. Will you need to still go in to dr? Is there a different diet to consider for a while? I know nothing about this. Thank you for praying, sheryl! I don't need to go to the urologist now, although my family doctor would prefer me to do so. (We have a high deductible so pretty much everything--including the CT scan, ultrasound, and X-ray-- is out-of-pocket. Another reason I am thankful to have passed it at home!) I just need to go back on a low-oxalate diet which I've been lax about. My stones are made of calcium oxalate. High-oxalate foods include spinach, nuts, beans, potatoes, and chocolate. Too much animal protein also leads to stones. I really should drink water with lemon every day as well. Edited August 30, 2022 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, elroisees said: Ow, that's so jagged! 2 hours ago, Terabith said: Oh my goodness! That looks so incredibly painful! So glad it's out! Thank you! It hurt a lot in the kidneys and ureters. It didn't hurt in the bladder or (surprisingly enough) coming out. When it got low enough it just made it feel like I had to pee all the time. SO HAPPY to be rid of the thing! Edited August 29, 2022 by MercyA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Mercy, I can’t believe that didn’t hurt! Lemon water is good for preventing those? I didn’t know that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 I love that I can talk to you guys about this stuff. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: Mercy, I can’t believe that didn’t hurt! Lemon water is good for preventing those? I didn’t know that. Yes! Lemons contain citrate, which binds to calcium and helps prevent stones from forming. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, MercyA said: Yes! Lemons contain citrate, which binds to calcium and helps prevent stones from forming. Thanks! I didn't know that. It would seem that drinking some water with lemon would be a good idea for all of us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, MercyA said: Thank you for praying, sheryl! I don't need to go to the urologist now, although my family doctor would prefer me to do so. (We have a high deductible so pretty much everything--including the CT scan, ultrasound, and X-ray-- is out-of-pocket. Another reason I am thankful to have passed it at home!) I just need to go back on a low-oxalate diet which I've been lax about. My stones are made are calcium oxalate. High-oxalate foods include spinach, nuts, beans, potatoes, and chocolate. Too much animal protein also leads to stones. I really should drink water with lemon every day as well. My urologist said that the content of the stones doesn’t tell much about why you form them. He does a 24 hour urine collection for people with repeated stones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Ouch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, kbutton said: My urologist said that the content of the stones doesn’t tell much about why you form them. He does a 24 hour urine collection for people with repeated stones. I did have that done but it was years ago. Definitely a heavy genetic factor for me. My great-grandma had to have a kidney *removed* because of stones and my mom has had them too. No stones at all when I was 95% vegan. Edited August 29, 2022 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 hours ago, MercyA said: Thank you for praying, sheryl! I don't need to go to the urologist now, although my family doctor would prefer me to do so. (We have a high deductible so pretty much everything--including the CT scan, ultrasound, and X-ray-- is out-of-pocket. Another reason I am thankful to have passed it at home!) I just need to go back on a low-oxalate diet which I've been lax about. My stones are made are calcium oxalate. High-oxalate foods include spinach, nuts, beans, potatoes, and chocolate. Too much animal protein also leads to stones. I really should drink water with lemon every day as well. Oh dear, that list would limit me. We eat all of those foods! Well, maybe moderation is the key. So happy for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 hours ago, elroisees said: Ow, that's so jagged! I gasped when I saw it! I am happy to hear you are rid of it, Mercy, but I cringe over the whole episode. Thank you for sharing the photo, it satisfied my morbid curiosity. I am truly astonished at how jagged it is. I guess I should have realized it wouldn’t be smooth because it’s a sort of crystal (I think?), but in my imagination kidney stones are smooth like river rocks. Now I know better. My condolences about the chocolate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 @MercyA So thankful you passed it! Thank you such for posting the picture. I am amazed you passed that with no pain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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