I don’t know what to do anymore
Stone Fighter #9910E2Apr 12, 2026👁️ 1.6k❤️ 109- Strategy
- Patient journey
This is my first time with kidney stones. I have 9/10 pain every night. First time in the ER was last week. they gave me Oxy and sent me home. Still haven’t passed it. Second time in the ER was yesterday, the pain was blinding and the meds weren’t working. Same thing. They morphine’d me, gave me pills, sent me home.
Now the pain woke me again. I took my oxy. No response. Im shaking in agony. It feels like a knife twisting in my back. I have to work. I dont know what to do. Self deleting thoughts have crossed my mind briefly.
Why wont a hospital just keep me until it passes? Im thinking about going to the er again, but im worried they’ll think i just want drugs
Not to mention the opiates have me crazy constipated
Someone help me
Comments (19)
Stone Fighter #14E681Apr 12, 2026If they haven't yet given you a CT scan, demand one. The stone could be too large or lodged in your uterer. Either way, if you can't pass it then you'll likely need a lithotripsy. Also, Torodol/Keterolac works far better as a pain reliever than opiods for me.
Stone Fighter #8B892CApr 12, 2026Are you drinking enough water atleast 2-3 liters a day? I had really bad pain also from kidney stones and have managed to drink 3 liters a day since I found out and it helps a lot w the pain at night.
Stone Fighter #9910E2Apr 12, 2026They did, they said it was small-medium and I should pass it But it’s been a week and the pain wont stop
35 more comments hidden
Download the App to See All CommentsFacing a kidney stone right now?
Track hydration, pain and jumping exercises — and share your own story when you pass the stone.
Get HydrHealth Free