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Stone passed but the pain is still there

Stone Fighter #57D5F3Jun 13, 2026👁️ 2.9k❤️ 187

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Wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. I just saw my urologist today and he said I'm all clear — CT scans look good, urine looks clean. Yesterday I actually passed one, kind of thin and long with a grainy texture. But the pain hasn't left. Doc says it's probably just lingering inflammation. I guess that tracks if the stone scraped things up on its way out?

I've been using a heating pad on my back. Has anyone else gone through this? How long did the discomfort stick around after the stone passed? Appreciate any insight

Comments (3)

Stone Fighter #5BD62AMay 5, 2026

I felt pretty crappy for about a week. Had a lot of kidney and ureter pain plus spasms, and I was just totally wiped out. It’s been 11 days now and I’m pain-free. Just give yourself some time to recover.

Stone Fighter #B1A014May 5, 2026

I passed a 5mm stone last Monday and I'm still getting lower back pain after I pee and my urethra feels pretty irritated

Stone Fighter #97CA31May 6, 2026

Check out my post history for another possibility that might explain what’s going on. Hoping it’s just residual post-stone discomfort.

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