Nothing compares to this pain
Stone Fighter #CE87F0Aug 21, 2026👁️ 1.6k❤️ 184- Strategy
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I was diagnosed with a kidney stone at 15, and up until now it's been light work. It's 2:00 am and I'm just lying in bed, wincing in pain every 5 seconds. This is horrible and I don't know what to do to make it stop—if anyone has any tips, I'd really appreciate it.
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Stone Fighter #9910E2May 10, 2026Lying flat will hurt more than reclining or sitting up. If you're not sleeping, pacing helps in two ways: the impact of each step might help the stone move down, and the walking helps your brain manage the pain. Since you said you've been diagnosed with a stone, I'm hoping you were prescribed pain medicine. Drink a lot of water and distract yourself as best you can.
Stone Fighter #28C522May 10, 2026A heating pad works for me. I even made it through a drive from WA to AZ with a battery-powered heating pad I picked up at Target.
Stone Fighter #72299FMay 10, 2026Have you tried taking a bath? Do your parents know how much pain you're in?
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