Sonuvab....! That HURT!, Kidney Stone Options

[Mark Henry]

QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Apr 12 2005, 10:05 AM)

YIPES mark! that's quite the collection (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) . what do you do, pee through a screen? k

A paint strainer.

These are about half their original size, as they shrink when they dry out.

Was working on paving my driveway with them...But I think I'd rather pay for a load of gravel...

There are several different types of stones, anti-inflammatories had little effect on me. I'm glad the Para thyroid (sp?) operation worked as I would have lost my kidneys if this had of gone on much longer.

I was an extreme case, my one doctor said if there was a lottery for the highest uric acid and calcium levels I would have won every time.

I've had more scopes, stints, blastings and operations than you could ever dream (nightmare) of...not fun.

[markb]

Geez, after hearing these stories, I am definately not looking forward to this. No pain last night, and so far nothing this morning. Could it have passed without me noticing? Yeah, I know, wishful thinking. But really, could it have?

Mark, what kind of scale are we looking at with that coin? If it's the size of a U.S. dime, it's one thing, but if that's the size of one of our half dollars...... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

A paint strainer, huh? I've been going thru coffee filters, but I like the strainer idea better.

I called the Castle & warned them of what the Dr said, and that if I call in sick because of this, there's no way I'm going in, even if there's no on available to cover for me (there's only 7 of us on staff that can legally do my job). I'm a wimp when it comes to pain, so if I need the vicodin, I'm gonna take it!

[maf914]

When my stone was removed by scope they broke it up and removed the main chunks. For the next few days I was passing sand particles. They gave me a little filter type funnel so I could catch them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Why? I don't really know. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

The doctor showed me the larger chunks. These are not smooth like pebbles. They are irregular calcium crystals that look like sand spurs. They don't just slide out, they grab and hold, and your body let's you know it! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

[Cap'n Krusty]

Just what I need at lunch time......... Sittin' here readin' stories from a buncha' stoners .......... The Cap'n

[Mark Henry]

A US and Canadian dime are about the same size.

The pain will come and go, it only hurts when it's moving and that is really a good thing. My stones got stuck most of the time. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Not a good thing.

If your taking a piss and you hear a "clink" you might of passed a small stone. Bigger one will put you on your knees...so you'll know you passed it.

[lapuwali]

Mark H's case is quite unusual, as he said. The pain can come and go in waves, over the course of hours or even days, depending. For some, moving around helps. For others, lying still helps. It really varies all over the map.

[markb]

So far today, drinking gallons of water & cranberry juice, and no pain at all. This is probably gonna be one of the ones that sits for a while, then moves, then sits for a couple of days, then moves...etc.

With my luck, it'll do nothing until the day before the WCC, then move again. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)

[theol00]

- when the pain stops - they are typically gone - had a few myself - they come around every 10 years - if they stay - get ultrasound treatment - basically you sit in a bathtup and they smash the stone with ultrasound - its paynless - especially compared to the pain that the stone causes when it goes through your system - Good luck

[Mark Henry]

Someone asked me in a PM so I'll also post my reply here.

The Para thyroid and thyroid are two different glands.

Para means "two pair". They are in your neck behind the thyroid. They are not fully understood, but for the most part they control the body's calcium levels.

This operation is usually done on people with advanced kidney disease or diabetes as the Para thyroid goes ballistic. They remove the whole Para thyroid, but it's a double edge sword. They stop one problem but create others, as your body then has no way of controlling calcium. You are now on drugs to control calcium.

In my case they removed 1-1/2 of my Para thyroid so I don't need to worry about it.

My case is a bit extreme but I’ve met several others with it this bad. So far the Para thyroid op did the trick.

[Mark Henry]

BTW if you think it's gone skip rope for about 10 min.
If it's still there, it will let you know. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)