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Could this be bladder or kidney stones?

Stone Fighter #17A9FEStone Fighter #17A9FEAug 21, 2026👁️ 1.9k❤️ 116
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Since last year I've been dealing with symptoms that match up with what I've looked up about kidney/bladder stones. I pee a lot (sometimes it comes out fine, but other times I'll feel the urge again and barely anything comes out, plus it burns when I go). I get this "uncomfortable" feeling on the right side of my stomach, almost like near my pelvic bone, and sometimes my lower back in the stomach area kind of hurts too. This usually flares up when I eat or drink sweet stuff, and when I feel the urge to go, I have to really squeeze my bladder to feel empty—only a little comes out and it burns, and it kinda hurts to pee too. I used to hold my pee before and never thought much of it, but now I'm worried since these symptoms have stuck around for a year, especially after hearing it can lead to sepsis down the road. I came here because I want to hear from people who've actually been through kidney/bladder stones—do my symptoms line up with what you had? Does this scream stones to you? And if so, did you have any home remedies that cut down how often this happens, and how long did it take to bounce back after getting it removed? Thanks in advance for answering. 🙂

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Stone Fighter #72299FStone Fighter #72299FMay 6, 2026

You really need to ask a doctor about this. It could be a bunch of different things.

Stone Fighter #05E835Stone Fighter #05E835May 6, 2026

If you figure it out, let me know—I've got the same issue. Last year they told me I have a kidney stone still sitting in my kidney, but I'm pretty sure I haven't seen it come out yet.

Stone Fighter #D338D6Stone Fighter #D338D6May 6, 2026

You need to see a urologist. Call today—it can take weeks just to get an appointment.

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