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Nictuku

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11. I've had 2 kidney stone episodes, and one bladder stone

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sat May 31, 2025, 07:11 PM

May 31

(so my doctor says), the bladder stone passed while I was at the doctors when I was giving a urine sample.

The bladder stone was not the same level of pain as the kidney stone, which is why my doctor thinks it was a bladder stone. More of a constant urge to go pee.

I wouldn't wish kidney stone pain on anyone, though I have heard women who have had children say it is worse than childbirth.

I feel for you. I have heard it is worse for men than women. It is no fun, and yes, definitely - you deserve to be lazy for the rest of the weekend! No guilt!

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Got another kidney stone today. Worse than the first one five years ago. [View all] Aristus May 31 OP

Milk enid602 May 31 #1

This is the exact opposite of what you should do. Calcium is not the problem. It's oxalate and phosphorus HappyLarge Jun 1 #22

I had an episode about a month 1/2 ago. Mosby May 31 #2

Best wishes 🙏 anciano May 31 #3

Glad you are OK. I've had one, the nausea is what got me. Seriously, sick. Silent Type May 31 #4

Yeah, it's awful. Aristus May 31 #5

Love you back Easterncedar May 31 #6

I've had three. Not for decades though. Bad stuff. Hope yours passes quickly. 🙏💙 LiberalLoner May 31 #7

Feel better Aristus... LuckyCharms May 31 #8

"I like being lazy on the weekends." True Dough May 31 #9

Thank you! Aristus May 31 #10

I've had 2 kidney stone episodes, and one bladder stone Nictuku May 31 #11

Feel better! Marthe48 May 31 #12

I had Rebl2 May 31 #13

That's very kind, thank you. Aristus May 31 #14

Maybe you should give up vodka and drink beer. Wolf Frankula Jun 1 #15

So sorry you are going through this. HeartsCanHope Jun 1 #16

Thank you. Aristus Jun 1 #18

Right there with you !! I am glad I had the kidney stone experience before I became pregnant yellowdogintexas Jun 1 #24

My first kidney stone experience was WHILE I was pregnant. HeartsCanHope Jun 1 #25

Wishing you good luck, Aristus. Rest and take care of yourself. debm55 Jun 1 #17

Thank you, deb. Aristus Jun 1 #19

As far as needing a "legitimate" excuse for being "lazy" on weekends, I'll give you mine. 3catwoman3 Jun 1 #20

Oh, to be retired!... Aristus Jun 1 #21

For the nearly 25 years I was in my final job, I only worked 2 days a week... 3catwoman3 Jun 1 #23

I retired 23 years ago at age 52. multigraincracker Jun 1 #29

Yikes, I hope you feel better soon! Ocelot II Jun 1 #26

I've had one, which they were going to go in and get it. An uncomfortable procedure. surfered Jun 1 #27

I don't even bother going to the hospital anymore Sucha NastyWoman Jun 1 #28

Switch to instant coffee. Frasier Balzov Jun 1 #30

A cement block studded with nails ripping its way down through your guts. Norrrm Jun 1 #31

Good description. nt yellowdogintexas Jun 2 #33

Tough Spot ProfessorGAC Jun 2 #32

Let us know when that lil' sucker passes! True Dough Jun 2 #34

Yikes. Sending recovery vibes. Drum Jun 3 #35

I am very glad that you were able to find relief and aid. OldBaldy1701E Jun 3 #36