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still haven’t passed 3mm stone

Stone Fighter6 #8265BBSep 21, 2026👁️ 905❤️ 146

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i went to the ER about 2 weeks ago, they did a CT scan and saw that i have a 3mm stone at the UVJ. the doctor said i should pass it soon, almost 2 weeks later and nothing.

i do have a follow up with a urologist this friday, but i’m worried if they’re going to recommend surgery. i’ve been on flomax everyday, walking, drinking a gallon of water a day. i’m not in pain (thank God) but im just worried, i didn’t think it would take this long to pass it.

has anyone else had a stubborn stone? and if so what did you do to remove it?

Comments (7)

Stone Fighter #57D5F3Sep 21, 2026

Are you straining your urine? Is it possible it already came out? Stones can take their time. I had one that moved to my bladder (confirmed via CT scan) and it still took a solid week before it came out. As long as you don’t have pain, I wouldn’t worry about it.

Stone Fighter6 #8265BBSep 21, 2026

i was using a strainer for the first few days. but it got embarrassing and tideous taking it every single time and nothing came out. i use it mainly at home. my pee has been clear so i check, and so far nothing

Stone Fighter #F48373Sep 21, 2026

Be patient and give it time. Keep taking the flomax, it’ll pass

Stone Fighter6 #8265BBSep 21, 2026

i’m worried i might get told i need surgery, i just want it to come out on its own. and yes im taking flomax every day but idk if its helping

Stone Fighter #CF1570Sep 21, 2026

This was me 7 weeks ago. CT scans said it was 3mm and it would be out shortly. 6 weeks later, still nothing and we do another CY scan. Lo and behold, it’s apparently now 5mm. Just keep doing your thing. If it’s really 3mm it should come out at some point. Just try a few of the other methods people have suggested.

Stone Fighter #775F1FSep 21, 2026

If your stone is calcium oxalate, those are typically spiky and tend to get stuck here and there on the way down. I found that activities like jumping jacks, bumpy car rides, jogging, and other things that tend to bounce you around can really help to move them.

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