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First Post-Surgical Scans
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Jul 06, 2019 - 2:44 pm
Had my first post-op scans yesterday. All looks good in and around kidneys and lungs. Blood work slightly better with creatinine back down into high normal. Still got a stone in the other kidney, but it's been there over a year now and it doesn't seem to have grown. PA is not authorized to give cannabis recommend, but thinks I likely qualify, even with minimal pain as I can't take most otc painkillers, so that's my next todo. |
Joined: Jul 2016
First...
congratulations with the clear scans. Is that stone causing you the pain? What is the size of the stone? The reason I ask is I have medullary sponge kidney and have multiple stones in both kidneys. If it is really causing you pain has your doctor talked with you about the lithotripsy procedure?
Stub
Joined: Jan 2019
It's small, 3mm give or take.
It's small, 3mm give or take. No symptoms yet, my luck it'll start migrating while on vacation in a few weeks. I've had a couple in the past,, so I know what to expect and have my baggie of meds ready. My last stone was 6.5 and we did litho to break it up. The key is I have to stay hydrated, my 2mm stone was terrible because I'd gotten dehydrated on a bike ride and it started migrating that night. By the time I knew it was moving it was too late and I couldn't hold down water. Once I got to the hospital and on an IV to rehydrate I was fine.
Joined: Jul 2016
spot on!
Hydration is key with stones. I drink (try to, anyway) about a gallon of water each day. I'm sure this is the reason I don't feel many of the stones I pass. Good luck on this one. Hopefully, it makes it out without any issues.
Stub