Looks like my kidney stone is moving
Stone Fighter #0430C8Oct 6, 2026👁️ 444❤️ 106- Strategy
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Hello! Back in November I was in the ER for an unrelated stomach issue and they found a 6 mm stone in my left kidney. I have no prior experience with kidney stones since this is my first one.
Flash forward to now, I’ve had this back wrap around to stomach pain that seems to be slowly moving down my abdomen for about a week. The pain honestly isn’t as bad as I thought it would be, which makes me question if it is really the kidney stone, but I do get severe period cramps so I might just be use to it.
My dilemma is that I leave for vacation in 2 weeks and don’t have time to wait around for outpatient stuff since I don’t have a urologist already nor do I think I can pass it naturally based on the size. I read online that recovery for ureteroscopy takes about a week so I would really prefer to get it done asap.
In your experience, does going to the ER help get it removed faster? Is it possible to get in to see a urologist quickly for an outpatient procedure/treatment?
Comments (3)
Stone Fighter #E224F2Oct 6, 2026No. I was given pain meds, flo max and told to call a urologist ASAP. This was 2 separate times. Would have been three except one time I was told it was just a uti..it was not a uti at all .
Stone Fighter #B1A014Oct 6, 2026It depends. If you go to the ER and they determine that you have hydronephrosis, they will will be admitting you and at least putting a stent in that day or the next one. At least that's how it works where I am in the USA. If the stone is passable and isn't blocking, they will probably schedule it out. If you are in pain, you shouldn't be waiting around. If you have a blockage you could be doing damage to your kidney.
Stone Fighter #D338D6Oct 6, 2026Six millimeters is on the smaller side, so passing it is actually possible, which is why The next week or two really matters. If the pain gets sharper, more localized, or you can't pee normally, that's when you call your urologist -- don't wait for the ER. Keep your fluid intake up (your doctor can give you a target) since that actually helps stones pass, and keep track of whether you're able to urinate without trouble. Some stones get stuck and need intervention, but plenty pass on their ow...
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