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Kidney stone now in the bladder

Stone Fighter #D39453Stone Fighter #D39453Apr 10, 2026👁️ 2.8k❤️ 148
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I am writing to seek your advice regarding a 6 to 7mm kidney stone I have been dealing with since last September.

The stone was stuck in my distal ureter for several months but has eventually entered the bladder. Currently, I am not experiencing any new or unfamiliar symptoms, aside from those associated with an enlarged prostate.

I have received conflicting recommendations from my medical team:

\- My urologist has suggested a cystoscopy to capture and remove the stone with a basket.

\- My family doctor has suggested leaving the stone to see if it will pass on its own.

I am unsure which path to take and would appreciate any insights or ideas you may have regarding the best course of action for my situation.

Thank you for your time and help.

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Stone Fighter #D338D6Stone Fighter #D338D6Apr 10, 2026

Hi! I am glad you passed the stone into your bladder! They say this is the best thing! The worst part had ended!  May i ask you what did you take in this time? After you found out about the stone!? What help your stone to go into the bladder? Thanks!!  I was diagnosed with the same size: 6-7mm who is now stuck in my lower right ureter next to the bladder! From February! It is been 2 months already and there was 3 episoades of huge pain! One on the day when i was called for an ambulance and th...

Stone Fighter #D39453Stone Fighter #D39453Apr 10, 2026

Only had a couple episodes of major pain when the stone left the kidney on its way down towards the bladder. No pain when the stone entered the bladder. I tried Flomax but it made me very dizzy and sick. I could not function. It's now a waiting game for me. Good luck with your stone!!!

Stone Fighter #D338D6Stone Fighter #D338D6Apr 10, 2026

Thank you! How much time you spend from the moment you found out you have a kidney stone until it pass? Tnkx

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