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Rebl2

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13. I had

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #12)

Sat May 31, 2025, 09:21 PM

May 31

them in my early 20’s and ended up in the hospital a couple of times. The first time I had one I had no idea what it was. My dad and I were on our way to work and he ended up taking me to the ER. That was in 1979. I was in the hospital for days and was so sick to my stomach and in sooo much pain. They ended up having to take it out because it was hung up in my urinary tract. I still to this day have a few, but I take some medication that keeps them small. It was explained to me ( by my doctor) that if they stay small they are less likely to cause problems.

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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