Kidney Stones: Treatments and Why You Get Them

On this episode of Talking with Docs, Dr. Incze, a urologist, shares his expertise on the topic of kidney stones. Kidney stones are a common and painful condition that affects many people worldwide, and Dr. Incze sheds light on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available.
During the episode, Dr. Incze discusses the types of kidney stones, including their composition and size, and explains how they can form in the kidneys. He also talks about the different risk factors that can increase a person's likelihood of developing kidney stones, such as diet, hydration, and genetics.
Dr. Incze also covers the symptoms of kidney stones, which can include severe pain in the back or side, nausea and vomiting, and difficulty passing urine. He explains why it is essential to seek medical attention if you suspect you may have kidney stones and describes the various diagnostic tests that doctors use to confirm a diagnosis.
The episode also covers the various treatment options available for kidney stones, ranging from pain management to surgical procedures. Dr. Incze shares his insights into which treatment options are most effective depending on the size and location of the kidney stones.
Overall, this episode of Talking with Docs provides a comprehensive overview of kidney stones, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding this common condition. Whether you're currently dealing with kidney stones or simply want to learn more about them, Dr. Incze's expertise is sure to inform and educate.
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[@James-ke5sy]

Part of the fun of a kidney stone is going to the emergency room and waiting 5 hours in excruciating pain including writhing on the floor and having the personnel get angry at you for doing that while they see people with colds before you get help. I'd like to thank the American hospitals everywhere who do that. Kudos. Great job.

[@privacyvalued4134]

Don't forget the $25,000 ambulance ride and hospital bills afterward. Especially when they run all the tests and end up saying, "Let's just wait and see if it will pass on its own." No prescription, no surgery, no machine to break up the stones. Thanks for coming, here's a $25,000 bill. We appreciate your patronage. Come again soon.

[@johngoodwin1690]

I fell you on that i was having one this week after hrs of waiting and practically in tears i laid on the er floor untill my name was called

[@denisedelgado715]

I can sympathize with you. This just happened to me today. Spent 7 hours in the emergency room hugging and rubbing my abdomen. No matter what position I was in, I was in pain. Now I know what others go through. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@sartorst3376]

After having 10 12 kidney stones through the years and have been to the emergency room several times for NOTHING ! I save strong pain meds back from other medical problems and I don't leave home without them anymore. Without warning I had one at work when they found me in pain in the bathroom floor they called an ambulance which I refused and begged some to take me home to get my meds they have been with me every day since. Some have given warnings like the unexplained aich in the back several days before and some had a about a 30 second warning some I have seen and others not which is scary and hard to believe considering how bad they hurt. Speaking of scared just watching this video and thinking about it has me shaking 😢

[@decepticonleader316]

Amen on that. i was once in the ER waiting room and they took 2 hours to get me in and then 2 hours to get meds. They said i have to see the doctor first. Meanwhile he is on the phone yacking away and nobody seems to care about you. They look at you like your a nobody but the little old lady that walks in with a headache gets the treatment.

[@aldosacrealdo1454]

My kidney stones built my urologist's house. I'm now working on sending his kids through college.

[@patriciasmith6297]

I am going on 3 years now having my next operation on the 9 of April 2024 walking with stents 4 months now I have CKD stage 3 it’s a living hell

[@patriciasmith6297]

Absolutely worse than child birth .

[@jayceebalisacan1201]

I hope the surgery went well!

[@Hollowave71]

Hey me too! Lol

[@RyanLeeM1]

LOL 😂

[@barbarathompson8820]

I've had 3 children naturally, no pain medication. When I had a kidney stone at 60, and I agree, it was worse than childbirth

[@beaulieuc8910]

wow

[@rotwiler7674]

I have had kidney stones many times over years, I am 57 now. Last week one was stuck in between kidney and bladder, backup of urine in kidney. If a kidney stone pain is 1-10 a 10 which I thought was painful. When it backs up into kidney it's 100, I never want to experience pain like that again, was like getting kidney removed while awake with someone using butter knife. Morphine x 2 was zero help, then iv toradol and pain went away. I think I have minor kidney issues now since the backup into kidney, happened 2 days in row and was at ER both times, now my body is holding water etc, keeping electrolytes in me and drinking a lot of water.

[@amanda2825]

Had 4 babies with no pain meds at all nd they were all around 9 lbs. Had stones nd I'd say the pain is 100 times worse than labor. At xmas I had an infected kidney stone that caused sepsis nd that pain was 120 for sure

[@rotwiler7674]

@@amanda2825 Ouch.

[@Dottie04]

@@amanda2825omg yes. 3 kiddos and nothing compared to me going into sepsis with a stone 2mths ago.

[@mcawesomest1]

I feel like I have PTSD from passing previous stones… so that any kidney twitch or flank pain literally sends me into a No No no no no no not again!! Praying pleading

[@melanielewis2779]

I'm experiencing that now. I really hope that isn't the case. Thinking about it I have been nauseous and vomiting out of no where for the last 2 weeks and the twitches and flank uncomfortableness is present. I suffer with back spasms and have herniated disks in my L4/5 so I've been thinking it's that. Let me start sweating and throwing up again. I'm going hospital. Damn that maybe a very real possibility. #prayingpleading

[@demondbuckley8393]

Right! I'm very traumatized by it

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

The passing or the attack? I am not sure if that is the same. I had no stones before ever and suddenly 2 days ago I woke up with backpain so I decided to go to the toilet and the pain become worse. I had a lot of pain and vomiting and I didn't know what was happening and I had to wait 2 hours to call the doctor because what I had was not seen as emergency. The pain took around 3 hours. The stone is not through still, but I haven't had much more of those extreme pains so far. Just regular pain and the need to go to the toilet XD

[@williamglaser1364]

Th most intense pain ever! You can’t put your shoes on to go to the hospital 😢.THANKS DAD!

[@JesusIsKing12334]

So sad! 😢

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing William

[@AfGG]

Easy fix drink water with squeezed lemon 💯

[@Highvoltage-ml6wl]

@@TalkingWithDocs Hi Dr ! For the last few weeks, whatever I eat (moderately) I feel that it is left in the esophagus, even though I drink a little water! I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't take drugs (I use metformin and Omeprazole as medicines) The problem is that I can't breathe when I lie down, on any side!! If I sit in an armchair, the problem is reduced by 50%, but as soon as I lie down, that feeling in my throat, esophagus, as if it is putting pressure on my lungs! I went to the Dr a month ago for other things, the results were good, negative, blood, urine! I don't know what's happening with my stomach? Esophagus? Lungs last few weeks?

[@jax4538]

@@AfGG easy fix? You’re joking, right? I know people who still got them after drinking years of lemon and water. It helps but it’s far from an easy fix.

[@rt3156]

Im 70 years young and went to the ER because the pain was excruciating to find out for the first time that I have kidney stones. That one passed that first day and my pain passed with it. As of yesterday I'm now going through it again. The pain is horrific. Starting today I will be taking apple cider vinagar daily to help dissolve the other 7 and hopefully prevent future stones. This truly is the worst pain I've ever experienced. Even worse than when I was struck by a train or giving Natural Childbirth. *footnote I love your humor and your expertise. God Bless you and Merry Christmas!

[@ACXIAO666]

if you were struck by a train how are you alive

[@rt3156]

@@ACXIAO666 by the grace of God. Hung upside down for 15-20 minutes after my vehicle rolled 2-3 times and finally stopped upside down on the roof. Not one scratch nor one drop of blood. Miracles do still happen.

[@ACXIAO666]

@@rt3156 im very happy for you and that God came to you in that moment. God Bless you

[@Gian-ni]

Did you have blood in urine?

[@Hueman163]

Having a kidney stone helped me to lose my fear of death. After 4 days of that pain I actually WANTED to die. Good video!

[@JAYNEmM1962]

Metoo in emergency preoperative they ask if I wanted to be brought back if something happened and u said no of course I was doped on morphine but never felt so close to death couldn't quit shaking thought my teeth would break. Was in Icu for 3 days.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s a good way to look at it

[@user-vj6sh5kk5s]

زوجى يبلغ من العمر 55 سنه مرض بمرض التصلب اللويحى بالصدفه عندة الفحص ضهر عندة ورم فى الكلى لحد الأن لم يعرف ألاطباء مرض خبيث او غير خبيث لكن طبيب التنويم يرفض أجراء العمليه خوفأ عليه لأن التنفس لم يساعده أرجو المساعدة هل فى طرق غير أجراء التنويم لما سألنا الدكتور قال فى دول لم يذكر أسمها وباقي زوجى فى حيرة من أمرة اتمنى منكم معلومه تساعدة فى أجراء العمليه ولكم جزيل الشكر متابعه من فلندا

[@StitchetyDoodah]

I can soooo relate! 🤣🤣🤣 SERIOUSLY

[@LuisHernandez-rk1ml]

Apple cider vinegar best cure

[@wendywelton5256]

Ohhhwwww...I've had some bad time with those buggars! Had surgery 3 times. And screamed in agony to pass a stone at home! At one time I had 11 stones in each kidney! I am clear right now! Thank GOD MOST HIGH!!! Thank God for you urologists' who bless us with your mercy and help in this!! THANK YOUUUUU!!!❤

[@noturningbackever493]

@thegunsngloryshow Perhaps it's the American diet? High sugar, fats, salt and everything else we all are guilty of consuming may contribute to certain ailments.

[@VideoGameLovur]

@@noturningbackever493 you are 100% correct, this crap makes us sick. I gave up mostly carbs and have felt great for 2.5 years. Also got rid of diabetes with ease. "type 2"

[@guadalupeflores4018]

I passed a 2 cm. Stone after month in pain, taking shots of lime juice and olive oil and magnesium every morning also drinking lots of water, the stone broke and passed like a line of sand or salt the pain was worse than labor pain? I am so glad somebody gave me the recomendation.

[@niazmahmudibnejalal3444]

Magnesium suppliment or magnesium riched food?

[@niazmahmudibnejalal3444]

Can you share your routine please??

[@nybre8964]

Share the routine

[@EvaBogardFlorida]

The second time I had this pain I did not go to the ER, I drank half a cup of olive oil mixed with the juice of a lemon and then kept sipping water spiked with apple cider vinegar and after an hour the pain was gone.

[@HA-kw7vq]

Thank you for sharing - in such pain! I pray this works. I am hearing Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is good too

[@HotHeadCringe]

Bro’s a genie

[@namejeff4968]

30 Years old just got back from the E.R. Waiting for a scan. I definitely have a Kidney stone. I curse my younger self for thinking water is gross, a life time of minimal water intake has caused me excruciating pain and will now drink gallons of water daily in fear of another emergence from the crystal menace.

[@timcoleman3421]

Recently had kidney stones. They are no joke. The worst pain I’v ever had that last for hours. Finally passed the stone in ER and immediately felt better. I’m terrified of having another.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it's brutal!

[@helenalldridge1145]

Just had my second this year. No pain like it....i seriously feared for my heart the pain was so bad 😢

[@Leokat334]

YOU DOCTORS ARE INSANE! I just went through a kidney stone in December. The WORST PAIN KF MY LIFE AND IVE HAD 3 BABIES! I SCREAMED CUT MY WAIST OFF! I couldn't get comfortable in any position. Thank GOD MY HOSPITAL SHOT ME FULL IF MORPHINE RUSHED ME THROUGH A CT SCAN AND FOUND THE STONE SRUCK IN MY URETER! 😮. The urologist was able to remove it and put a stent in. The stent was malplaced and caused an infection with another ambulance ride to ER. My KIDNEY RUPERGED FROM THE STONE COMING OUT OF MY KIDNEY INTO THE URETER BY SCRAPING THE KIDNEY! I now have a nephrostomy bag in my right kidney a week stay in the hospital and found out my left kidney isn't producing urine anymore. YOU SENT YOUR PATIENT HOME IN THAT MUCH PAIN? THANK GOD FOR MY DR KEEPING ME DRUGGED UP UNTIL SURGERY! Now my right kidney is functioning at only 46%! YOU DRS NEED TO TAKE THESE THINGS MORE SERIOUS. There's no way I could pass that stone! I WANTED TO DIE!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok. Not sure what you're talking about. We said it is often referred to as the most painful thing in medicine

[@ILoveMyselPH-D]

Sue!

[@rotwiler7674]

I am going through stuck stone now backing up urine into my kidney, buy can't bring myself to get the stent and break up stone due to complications. I feel your pain, so sad you had complications😢

[@rotwiler7674]

​@TalkingWithDocs think means some Doctors. When I went to ER they were slow to do anything. My urologist is excellent.

[@Leokat334]

@@rotwiler7674 let them put a stent in and let them try to remove the stone instead of passing it. It's literally the worst pain I've ever experienced. They can break it up or remove it. Luckily I have a phenomenal urologist who was able to remove it from the ureter. But it ruptured my kidney while passing getting stuck just leaving the kidney into the tube. No kidney stone patient should be sent home from the hospital to pass that on their own, I believe. It's just so painful and dangerous. Without more imaging, they wouldn't have known my kidney ruptured. And the nephrostomy bag was painful as well. If you are male you have a longer route to expel that stone than a woman. The only thing that made me feel better was hearing a Dr say she had just gone through the same thing weeks earlier and knows how we kidney patients feel.

[@schwinn434]

Very informative, great job Docs!

[@csararcos1750]

Very helpful! Thanks Docs!

[@andrewfischer8564]

the feeling of passing is such a relief omg

[@barrywhittle6008]

I have experienced kidney stones twice in the past and on both occasions, a stent was required to be placed. The pain that comes along with it is indescribable and the anxiety of going to the emergency room in Canada is immeasurable. The only form of relief that I could find was through heat therapy, such as hot baths, hot showers, hot water bottles, or heating pads. This was after the stent was placed and there were still occasional waves of pain and blockage.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow sorry to hear that.

[@23tarunsharma]

Thanks docs. Very informative...

[@kokitaism]

Very informative! Thanks

[@dennisrichardson9291]

True that. Kidney stone pain is "off the charts." I've experienced 3 to episodes over the course of 10 years. Once went to the ER twice in one day.

[@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow]

oh wow. doc in the middle detailed my symptoms quite accurately

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yup

[@RoloCastro-vm7ry]

you guys are great!. I had an emergency in 2015 due to an obstruction that was misdiagnosed....4/23/24 - just came back from ER and I am hopeful I can pass the stone - this is very informative! thanks.

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

I had a kidney stone attack 2 days ago. I never had it before and I am just 28 years old. I really need to drink more, but the stone is not yet out, but I am happy that the extreme pain did not yet return.

[@nicholaslarffarello8962]

The worst pain i ever encountered. Thank God for pain medication.

[@Jane-lp8so]

Thanks for all the great info…appreciated greatly..cheers..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Jane

[@danielavergara6546]

Great video, thanks for the info🎉

[@AlfonsoFletcher]

Nice Information.Thank you

[@gloriahernandez2121]

Thank you to the 3 of you. I found the video very informative.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kharris9359]

You three make a good team: by age, input/question/summary, chemistry, and joking comments.

[@JuudChima]

Wow! The best and clearest explanation on this topic ever! The pain is insane! I basically cried my eyes out and still, it only goes up and up!

[@paulinetunkuda3757]

Thank you doctors making wiser

[@casandrapedrak8901]

Thank you for this video. I especially commend you on mentioning natural remedies.

[@helenfisler-parker9005]

Great presentation. Thks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks

[@mondys.t.3323]

Very insightful

[@savadycraig9269]

Great video, very informative...

[@PippiLong1]

I suffered with a stone for over three week's thinking it was a gallbladder issue since my husband had just suffered from that. It was so painful when I passed it ........ I passed out and hit the floor. Was taken to the Hospital and was checked out (for the bump on my head too) x-rays showed my kidney had stones, the discomfort had dissipated while I was there. It had really passed (whew). I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three years and clear so far. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Flush flush Pippi. Thanks for sharing

[@suesuez8452]

My husband have 11 mm in bladder n 11mm in kidney can it be clear without operation.??? Iam hell worried😥

[@PippiLong1]

@@suesuez8452 I did not know the size of my stones but obviously they were serious enough to cause pain and faint. The size you describe is a concern for both places, highly recommend a Doctor visit. Meanwhile Drink, Drink, Drink, Flush, Flush, Flush with Water. Dont wait for the condition to get worst.

[@PippiLong1]

@@suesuez8452 The most common medical procedure for treating kidney stones is known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). This therapy uses high-energy shock waves to break a kidney stone into little pieces. The small pieces can then move through the urinary tract more easily.

[@bethisrael-bet-this-is-rea5270]

Both celery and cranberry are high in oxolate ..

[@sdbaker25]

My stone sucks! But, I am glad you posted this video. I passed a stone yesterday in the ER and now I am home getting ready for number two. It’s better when you know what’s coming and have meds and good advice on dealing with it

[@Jack-id4qm]

What meds/ advice has been good for you? Many thanks.

[@jpb6511]

Great helpful video!

[@user-fi6hp7bw4p]

I just had ureteroscopy on a 6mm stone the day after Christmas. I went to the ER with severe pain and nausea on Christmas Eve. The doctor diagnosed hydronephrosis and, since it was a holiday, they opted to keep me in the hospital on order to manage my pain and nausea and to monitor my temperature. Even though I hated being in the hospital on Christmas, my history of managing my pain at home is poor. It was a very easy surgery this time, with very little post-op pain. But since this is my second surgery in one calendar year, the surgeon wants me to see a nephrologist. He also wants to keep the stent in for two weeks, which bummed me a little. This was my sixth kidney stone surgery in five years. I'm just glad I didn't have to have surgery during covid!

[@saeds]

Ask about medullary sponge kidney

[@Grace.AlwaysGrace.]

A very active and widespread family history w/frequent hospitalizations and procedures. Sobering wake up call. Much appreciated. 😳 🥰

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Debbie!

[@doni6812]

Very informative, Thank You 🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@naturallybb5305]

They explained this so well.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@garyleblanc5442]

Thanks you Docs for the help. My husband has suffered from large and so many kidney stones since he was 40. He is in his 78 now and still has them. He has had kidney major surgery at one point. He is in excellent health otherwise. His urologist is excellent. He has been on diets of all kinds. nothing has made a difference. Feel so bad for him. He is so active and golf’s at a high level 3 times a week on a very long course. Still runs companies and is of sound mind. I really have not seen any big changes in the consideration of this condition in almost 40 years. We live in the Vancouver British Columbia area. Excellent care for him. You guys are The Best. You are so helpful with explaining health to everyone. Enjoy all your videos and your knowledge and help along with your friendship together is so helpful to us and those who follow your program. Please keep doing this. Tremendously helpful and so appreciated by those who watch and learn from you fun Docs. 🤗😊⭐️❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it and yes we will keep going

[@Lovvr]

Had them 3 times now with ten years apart every time. I recogniise the pain now and know to ask for the muscle relaxants to pass them and give the relief. Urine full of blood and some stones in there. On holiday they put me in ct scan and gave me drip and fluids. After feeling better I drove home in record time. Vomiting heavy fever and excruciating pain in lower abdomen. Cant sit stand walk or lie down. Totally helpless. Good video. 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@redpillthinking6043]

I'm pretty sure I have kidney stones, I have the pain along with a fever. Did they say if you had an infection? I'm wondering if I should go to the hospital or if I should wait it out and see if it passes.

[@takemasagoshakiha8642]

Very informative. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible knowledge!

[@Akshay89036]

This video is scary 😟 . Still worth it to know everything about kidney stones

[@Value1lady]

I’ve never experienced a kidney stone before! Thank god! 😀

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Karen

[@RM.....]

Had 1 too many of them. WORST pain ever!! I've had both procedures to remove them.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes brutal

[@christinak8626]

I have an 11mm stone in my left kidney and a 5mm stone in my right kidney. I am terrified of the pain as I had a kidney stone pass about 17 years ago and it wasn't nearly as big but was extremely painful. Waiting to see a specialist to go over options.

[@seductruss]

So helpful, thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome

[@barbaraebner5889]

You always have the best doctors, that give the best information, in ways we can ALL understand. Thank You!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome!

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

It's called in Spanish FLOR DE PIEDRA. In Mexico we collect them in the stones. During the summer is dried but when put water it goes green and soft immediately. It works 100%.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you!

[@editekarlane8452]

Thank you for ur job...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So nice of you

[@pouladia]

Dr. Incze is the best!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sure is

[@debbiemckendry6666]

Dr. Incze helped me with my kidney stone experience. Thanks again doc!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s very cool Debbie

[@Adventures372]

Another great session. Love this channel

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks R & E

[@waheguruwaheguru9176]

V nicely explained 🙏 TQ

[@afrocubanita1969]

This was extremely educational...!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help

[@lmrinmn]

My SIL had kidney stones right after my daughter gave birth. She developed gall stones at the same time! I was either taking him to the ER or babysitting their kids while he took her in! He told her the doc told him the pain was worse than childbirth. Not something you tell a new mom! I guess it's true. He passed his stone. She had surgery. One of the folklore tales of their marriage. ❤

[@PippiLong1]

In my case, My husband was suffering from Gall Stones and I had the kidney stones at the same time. I thought I had what he had because the pain was in the same spot. He had the operation and I painfully passed mine. I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three year's 🤞🏻

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s funny

[@billbeverly2864]

I get kidney stones at least once a year or every other year. Cranberry or Lemon juice seems to help me.

[@serena7397]

When I saw my Nephrologist for a cyst on my kidney I told her about an experience I had that the pain was worse than child birth. She responded, it was most likely a Kidney stone. Most women will describe the pain the same way. It's a pain I never want to have again. TY for this information. I hope I don't follow the 10 year statistic! I only have 3 more years to go for another one! 😮

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck Serena

[@michaelworch7737]

Ok, my new favorite Doctors

[@kisslena]

Good information. Thank you for this review of treatment for kidney stones.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome

[@papnyanamah2748]

I had kidney stone (15mm) for the second time on Feb 5, 2024. The pain is out of this world. The pain has been managed, but I’m still waiting to meet my urologist/nephrologist. 😢 I’m drinking a lot of water. I’ve also been advised to drink a certain type of water, with balanced minerals contents.

[@olufunkeojeleye7205]

Can u tell us d name of d water pls?

[@papnyanamah2748]

@@olufunkeojeleye7205 the water is “Evian” or “Vittel”

[@judithbanaybanay2943]

Yeah ...may in know the kind of water Friend❤❤

[@judithbanaybanay2943]

Thanks

[@antonettehill5337]

My husband own is 13.5mm but he doesn't have any pain or fever or nothing

[@atunis5804]

He didn't talk about the Rolling Stones....Excellent video, again...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No seemed too obvious 🤣

[@CortezBrooks-wd9el]

Thanks so much

[@paulmcgenota]

thank you doctors

[@daillengineer]

can confirm the pain. 15 on a scale of 10. first time I was 17. balled up on the floor of the car on the way to the hospital. honestly was thinking about what it would be like to just die than endure the pain any longer. had a few more over the years.

[@user77918]

And what did you do to prevent this from happening, Im 17 now and had it two times already in my right kidney just in three weeks time. Now i feel a slight pain in the left one. I really don’t want to get through this again…

[@daillengineer]

@@user77918 nothing can really be done except keep hydrated

[@phinfogg3960]

Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Phin. Very kind

[@kaypike6662]

I’ve had two about 10 years apart. This last time when that pain started in my side i knew exactly what it was. I walked the floor all night and throwing up from the pain. I got to my doctor early next morning and he was furious. He said I should have gone to ER. There is no pain like it. Labor pains start and stop. This pain is constant and nothing you can do to stop it.

[@susanmay9448]

Had a kidney infection and large (10) stone 8/22. Cleared infection and readmitted for laser treatment. Got along fine, but HATED the stent. I had a wonderful female urologist!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s cool Susan

[@JohnPMiller]

Currently being treated. Went to ER, confirmed stone. Tried waiting, but stone didn't move. Tried lithotripsy, but wasn't in right location, so placed a stent. Removed stent, successfully cut stone with contact laser and removed using uteroscopy, then put in new stent to help ureter heal properly. I go back soon to get second stent removed. No family history, and never had a stone before, but started eating "healthy" six months ago: almonds, spinach, reducing cheese (calcium). Also, in U.S., we get plastic funnels with screens instead of coffee filters.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha thanks for sharing John. Good luck!

[@roshanghadigaonkar8267]

Exactly my story. Currently having post surgery stent.

[@JohnPMiller]

@@roshanghadigaonkar8267 I wish you good luck. It's almost over! UPDATE: While I had the stents in, I found that it was painful if I stopped and restarted urinating. It's best to let it all out at once. The second stent removal was in my doctor's office. They squirted a painkiller up my "zizi" (didn't hurt, but felt weird), then waited a few minutes, then placed a thin tube up my "zizi" to pull out the stent. I expected the stent to be a short thing, but it's actually pretty long. It has been nearly a year, and things are going well. I watch what I eat most of the time. I went back last month for an X-ray, and they didn't see any new stones. I'm just trying to share my survivor story. It's quite an ordeal.

[@user-zu2lz7vj3w]

Best video of stones I ever seen

[@sealily6015]

Appreciated your knowledge & humour. Im currently dosed up with painkillers waiting for CT scan.

[@gillyboy1566]

I have a 1cm stone that is right next to a cyst in my kidney and I am awaiting its removal, all I can say is I am in great pain everyday and I now take Morphine, I cannot wait until it is gone

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yea it’s brutal. Best of luck

[@marciaberba5113]

Should have mentioned a Staghorn stone which I just had surgically removed 10 days ago. Patients need to know about that stone & the surgery & recovery has been really rough

[@moissa4643]

Thanks for the video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No problem!

[@rcom9880]

Great review of renal stones. Had one 20 years ago and hoping that awful experience is in the rear view mirror for good. And when you guys eventually make your movie, I vote for casting Dan Akroyd in he Dr. Incze role.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome. 🤣

[@zanereese4796]

The Resident called me on the phone, "Oh your kidney stone is not that big, it's 6mm.". 0.243". My doctor and I had a big laugh over that one.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man

[@channelldaniels594]

This is very helpful. I hv a high tolerance for pain so this has just gotten severe the last monthmore in my mid left side. . Now its getting so im short of breath. No one in the last 3 gens has come up dad or mom. So im off to hospital to get a full diagnosis. Wish me well.

[@Youthman]

I'm currently trying to pass my 4th kidney stone in 15 years. Previously I have passed a 5mm stone, then had two separate Lithotripsy procedures. Worst part is having the stent, and then having to remove the stent myself after a week. Removing the stent is uncomfortable, but not super painful. But both times, about 30 minutes after removing the sent, I had THE WORST PAIN I have ever felt in my life. I even removed it VERY slowly. Apparently my body does not like that at all.

[@darlenericotta]

Thanks again Docs, great information to know! I hope I never have one!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Us too!

[@kevin43324332]

I've had several. Typically every 4 yrs. Last one was a month ago. It doesn't matter how tough, buff, fit, or lit you are. When you get a stone you're going DOWN to the ground in pure HELL.. This one took me 4 days to pass and an ER visit at the tail end just before it passed because I simply couldn't take the pain anymore. I was beat down and weak. Ended up w/a 3mm stone (not that big really). 3 hits of Diulodid(spelling), Toridol, Flexerol, ..Hospitals dont do much for you except to confirm what you know you have and give you some temporary relief. Oh and a BILL. Percocet 10mg barely bit the pain away. If you haven't had one DRINK water and take apple cider vinegar daily. The last 3 I have had I was working outside in the heat and drinking beer. Next day WHAMMO! I drink about a gallon of water a day but I still get them.

[@divayoung5394]

Great video! 🤩

[@s.o.f.4253]

My first stone was when I was 9 months pregnant with my second child. So much pain. That was ‘94. Ended up with them again years later. Old doctor kept sending me to physical therapy because he thought my pain (I felt bruised all the time) was from my weight training. Needless to say I nearly died from going septic. I have a great Urologist who saved my life, he did a PCNL , which no dr in my county will perform, plus I had several more surgeries that year…one after another after another. An entire year of excruciating pain and not being able to leave the house because I couldn’t be away from the toilet. Now, a year and half later, I have 3 more plus I gained weight. I am one of those people which the family curse. My life goes on, but dang it, I want what I had of my life back. Great video. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome. Thanks for sharing

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

Italian is very close to Spanish (language) Now I know what my Father was calling me since I was a kid! A stone breaker!! I learn so much from you guys! 😂 ♥

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome Patti

[@barbarasmith3755]

O dear. 😂

[@stephen3654]

😂

[@jax4538]

First kidney stone ever - 4mm this week. The pain was so intense I would rather die than go through it again. Went to ER at midnight, passed out from pain. they sent me home at 7 next morning after getting pain under control with morphine etc, Had oxy, high does advil other things for home in hopes it would pass. Didn’t matter. The pain returned by mid afternoon that same day, overriding all. Back to ER where they again did morphine, tramadol and anti nausea. Underwent the surgery. Best thing ever. Yes pain after and I still have to get stent removed but it’s nothing compared to the pain of the stone stuck at the entrance of the kidney. The surgeon said 4mm isn’t that big and it would pass on its own eventually. For those of you who have never been through it there is no “eventually.” Call me a wimp but I would nit be able to stand what they said could have been three weeks of that pain. By then I would have had to be seriously addict to opiates just to survive. If you get a stone and are in severe pain demand they remove it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh wow. Glad you are ok

[@GordonMarshall-wk1io]

VERY GOOD

[@simianrogue]

I once passed a kidney stone unexpectedly whilst at work. I'd been suffering with the lower back aching, stabbing pains and feeling crappy for several weeks. I arrived at work early on the day in question, and with a full bladder, nipped into the social club we had on site (I work within one of our city hospitals, here in South Wales, UK). I chose a cubicle as my back was aching, so thought I'd just sit and try to ease the discomfort. As I started to pee, around mid stream I experienced a horrendous lancing pain that was so intense I could not prevent myself from making sounds as if I were possessed. I felt as if I were being torn apart slowly. I had zero control over my body, so thank God I was sitting. My pitiful description does not do the severity of pain passing that stone, justice, and I've had compartment syndrome of my right arm post surgery, and that was hell. It's now been, roughly, six years since that event, and as I write this I'm now getting that aching in the exact same area of my back. I hope to God it's not another stone.

[@twodogs91]

Thank you, great timing. I'm livin it: After release from ER last week (5mm in ureter), there was a snafu in ER doctor's Tramadol pain med prescrip. The pharmacy didn't have it. For whatever reason, the ER doc didn't respond to pharmacy before he went off shift, and no other ER doctor was allowed to prescribe in his stead. Moreover, my own Doctor was on vacation. Spent 4 days writhing on the floor. I lived drinking 6 tall boys/day (water...so far). Will have ureterscopy w laser lithotripsy in 2 weeks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man that’s awful. Best of luck

[@paulafilipe3469]

Had 1 stone only. Worse pain ever. Rather have a baby than have another one. Went to the ER within 15 minutes of the start of the pain. Within 1 hour had ct scan and medication to kill pain. Went home and passed it 2 days later. Knew I was going to pass it because the pain came back again for about 15 minutes.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Paula that’s rough

[@ToniCarrington]

God I hope I pass mine that quick! How big was ur stone?

[@m.autumngazr9085]

I was in the ER yesterday for over 6 hours. I had to wait over four hours in pain before they ran a CT scan. At age 64, it’s my first time ever having kidney stones. They are rare in women, but the physician’s assistant in the ER said she had never seen this … I have 3 stones and they are on both sides. On the right side I have a 4mm stone and on the left side I have two stones, one 2mm and the other 8mm. They sent me home with Oxycodone which hasn’t touched the pain! I feel like I’m going crazy with the pain. Of course, it happened going into the Christmas holiday weekend, so I can’t contact my urologist until Tuesday. I don’t know how I’m going to survive the non-stop pain for three more days!

[@HA-kw7vq]

@@m.autumngazr9085 would you mind sharing an update - has your stone passed please?

[@RosalinaRago]

Thanks dc for s much info.

[@jamesbutler8044]

Just had a crash course in this 4 days then surgery the stone blocked my kidney and made it swell and popped some valve had to get a stent installed and stone was stuck because of scar tissue. Great video thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome James. Speedy recovery

[@Eric_492]

I’m going through it now for the first time and this has to be the worst pain I’ve experienced to date.

[@darlathompson1797]

Just had my second kidney stone a few days ago. Not sure if it passed but the pain has gone. They cause excruciating pain. My dad had them too. He had to get surgery ( twice I believe). Helpful video!

[@HA-kw7vq]

Did you have a scan to see if it had gone? What size was your too? Thanks

[@drumflip1253]

I love the flomax guy. So relaxed.

[@user-pr9bd8uu6r]

Amazing amazing video Sir

[@tomwalsh308]

Thank you docs🤝🏻 really appreciate it

[@daviswhite2027]

I just had ureterostomy surgery, it started with pain went to ER, they gave me a CT scan and discovered a stone in utera. But also found a 11 mm stone in Kidney... After surgery I was told it was a Nest of stones, and they were all blasted out. I had a stent placed for a week. no pain after surgery... Except taking the stent out....waiting for the 24 hour urinalysis to come back...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hang in there Davis

[@IAm-NotHear]

Once described as exquisite pain

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes

[@kotaoshio]

More like excruciating 😢