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Stone Fighter #775F1FMay 16, 2026👁️ 2.9k❤️ 188

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I was diagnosed last night with a 6mm stone that the ER doc said had already moved down toward the end of the tube leading from the kidney. The doc gave me prescriptions for FlowMax, nausea, and pain including Oxy. The doc said that I should pass it soon but I'm concerned that soon might not be soon enough as it's Friday and I leave on vacation to Aruba early Tuesday morning and I don't want to deal with this away from home. I've been drinking a lot of fluids and peeing a lot but nothing is showing in the strainer. I was really uncomfortable yesterday afternoon before going to the ER but the discomfort subsided while in the ER and I have not experienced any discomfort today. Is there anything that I can do to make this come out faster?

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Stone Fighter #55983EMay 2, 2026

I got a 3mm one on 1st of April, currently in Japan on holiday for 3 weeks and still dealing with it. Flowmax as well. I would definitely consider the high possibility it will Not “pass soon”

Stone Fighter #9910E2May 2, 2026

Woah, I'm gonna be straight with you -- there's no quick fix that gets a 6mm stone out by Tuesday. Flomax helps relax the ureter so it passes easier, but timing is totally out of your control, and the ER doc saying "soon" could mean Sunday or could mean Wednesday once you're in Aruba dealing with it alone. Your best bet is staying aggressive with fluids (you're already doing this, which is good) and taking the pain meds as prescribed so you're not white-knuckling it. Some people pass stones ...

Stone Fighter #B1A014May 2, 2026

Thanks for the reality check and your right it suck. I read that one guy was still waiting months for his to pass so hopefully if not before we leave I can make it through another 6 day

Stone Fighter #9910E2May 2, 2026

Months is rough, but yeah -- six days in Aruba beats six months of wondering if you're gonna pass it at home. the best thing you can do between now and Tuesday is just keep hammering water and not stress yourself out about the timeline, since stress can actually make the pain worse.

Stone Fighter #5FDF1CMay 2, 2026

I hate to break it to you but your stone can get stuck anywhere at any point in time. I had a 5mm stuck toward the end for over a month and just had to have surgery to get it out. Not saying this will happen you, but like other people have said there is no guarantee with kidney stones. What has helped me in the past is a bunch of fluids and jumping Jack's. If you end up going on your trip still be careful traveling with medication!

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