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Passed 5mm kidney stone, still have symptoms

Stone Fighter #D39453May 16, 2026👁️ 2.9k❤️ 167

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first time kidney stone! what was that

Hi everyone,

I’m 26F and for the past 4–5 weeks I’ve had urethral burning, needing to wee a lot, and UTI-type symptoms. I’ve had 2 lots of antibiotics but they didn’t help, and all my tests (urine, bloods, STI etc) came back clear.

On Monday I passed a kidney stone (around 5mm). I didn’t really feel it come out, probably because I’d already had ongoing discomfort. It was confirmed it was a stone and I’m waiting on a CT scan.

It’s now been 3 days and I still have burning in my urethra and that constant urge to pee.

Is this normal after passing a stone? How long did it take for you to feel back to normal?

Comments (3)

Stone Fighter #55983EMay 1, 2026

I am glad you passed the stone! And yes, it is kinda normal to feel burning especially if the stone was jagged and scratch the urinary tract on the way out! Keep taking some pills to prevent a infection and healing the eventually scratches on your ureter/urethra! 😃 I have one 5-6mm in my UVJ for more than 2 months! 🫤 I hope i will pass that one day! Doesn't cause me problems. I take Silodosin and 2-3 liters of water daily and walking!

Stone Fighter #775F1FMay 1, 2026

Thank you! I really hope it heals up soon! I'm worried there's more up there causing issues but hopefully its not and just needs to heal! Will find out at my CT scan for sure! Hope you pass yours soon!

Stone Fighter #72299FMay 1, 2026

I passed a 5mm one week ago today. I still had blood in my urine until yesterday, and I still have some low-grade aching & pain in my kidney & ureter area even today. I’ve also felt so beat up and exhausted. Today, I’m feeling more functional. I still passed a few fragments two days afterward. Call your doctor if you don’t feel improvement soon. You could have a UTI or another stone. I’m sorry for what you’re going through

Stone Fighter #775F1FMay 1, 2026

Ive had this pain for the whole 5 weeks unfortunately. Been tested 5 times for UTI and all negative with the last one being 2 days ago so not sure its that. I have a funny feeling there's another stone there, will have to wait for my CT

Stone Fighter #72299FMay 1, 2026

Hopefully, it’ll just push through soon, if you’ve got another one.

Stone Fighter #CE87F0May 1, 2026

I often times say it feels like you are recovering from the flu afterwards. Currently battling one now. Not sure the size. Had multiple removed in August, then was told I had an 8mm and 7mm about a month ago. Passed 9 very small ones and then a very large 1 2 days after that. Thought that would be the end for a while, but nope here we are again. Pain in side, constant urge to urinate, nausea and off/on chills. Just keep pushing water and taking the Flomax in hopes it passes soon!

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