stent pain is absolutely vicious, somebody please help!!!

Marvin1989Sep 15, 2026

I’m so sorry; stents are the worst. I was most comfortable with mine while lying down on a heating pad. The warmth helped calm everything down. You could also try a warm bath, as long as that’s not against your post-op instructions. Azo (phenazopyridine hydrochloride) is available over-the-counter. It does a lot for the burning sensation. Fair warning though, it also turns your pee bright orange. You can also call your doctor and see if they’ll write you a prescription for a few days of...

Stone Fighter #97CA31Sep 15, 2026

thank you so much! i'm on oxybutynin, azo, and motrin right now. i'm also kind of panicking about getting it removed. can i ask how that went for you?

Stone Fighter #F48373Sep 15, 2026

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I got a stent last week and had it out today, because I literally begged and pleaded — there was no way I could have lasted another week. It was hell. It feels way better now that it’s out, but I’m still dealing with some pain and burning, which is to be expected. Heating pads, toradol, Pyridium, and flowmax helped a little at the margins, but nothing truly took the pain away. All of it at least dulled the edge a bit, and sticking a pillow between my ...