newday 49 Posted August 8, 2019 Last October I had my first kidney stone. A lovely 11mm guy bouncing around my kidney. Had no idea what I was feeling and of course that was scary for a while. They weren’t “classic” symptoms. After two ER visits and a ct scan it was discovered and later blasted to dust. It wasn’t a pleasant thing of course but oddly enough it didn’t really trigger high health anxiety once I knew what it was and what to do about it. I took it pretty well. However, I was out of commission for weeks. Luckily the only thing I missed was an out of town wedding I know I’m susceptible for more. All I can do is drink tons of water which I do. But now every little twinge or anything from rib cage to pelvis in like “is that a stone?!?!? Is it?!?!” And I focus on it. I know what would need to be done and I’m not afraid of it, but I’m highly anxious that a new stone will cause me to have to cancel vacations coming up. That would be the worst for me and I can’t help but think and think about it. So health anxiety, if it doesn’t get you on the front end, will still find a way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashleyspicer84 84 Posted August 9, 2019 I’ve had kidney stones before from drinking to much soda. Which by the way I still do. 🤷♀️ Luckily I caught them early because of a cat scan that was for something unrelated and they were small enough I could pass them on my own. I just drank tons of water and took a cranberry supplement and I passed them without trouble. If you are drinking plenty water I don’t think you have anything to worry about but if you are really worried try a supplement for extra reassurance. It won’t hurt anything and it may help give you peace of mind. Hope you have fun on your vacay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboymo 8 Posted August 9, 2019 I have a 2mm kidney stone now that I have had for a few weeks and it still has not passed!! I'm drinking a lot of water and the doctor has me on meds but still has not passed. Ive heard some people say it could take several weeks to months to pass one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites