How do I know I've passed a stone?
Stone Fighter #17A9FEMay 13, 2026👁️ 1.5k❤️ 180- Strategy
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This is the second one I've had to go see a doctor for ( last one was 9 years ago and ended me up in hospital ). I got on it quick and within 2-3 hours of first experiencing pain I got some Diclofenac which provided almost instant relief ( I was bent over from the pain, and literally 15 minutes after taking the pill I felt almost nothing ). Ultrasound showed that yes, the kidney is retaining liquid, but idk how long that's going to continue for. I've got enough supply of medication for a month, but I doubt I'll need that much of it, and with the Diclofenac i literally don't feel anything a this point. How do I know I've passed the stone? Last time I didn't get to see it nor did I hear it, because all that happened was I went to the bathroom in the hospital, and just pissed blood, but felt immediate relief. For hours before that I felt like I desperately needed to piss, but just couldn't no matter what I did.
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Stone Fighter #9910E2Apr 23, 2026You must detail your story! How big the stone is? Or you don't know? You did a ultrasound/CT? Or you just presume you have a stone?
Stone Fighter #5BD62AApr 23, 2026I do mention in the body that I did an ultrasound, yes, and the nephrologist said it showed urine retention in the kidney, as well as inflamation, but didn't mention anything about size of the stone being passed. I have others in there ( on both kidneys ) which are, according to her, small and not currently obstructing.
Stone Fighter #666C70Apr 24, 2026What you've described actually sounds very much like you've passed it, and here's why. The hallmark of a stone passing from the ureter into the bladder is sudden and dramatic relief. Not gradual improvement - sudden. The ureter is in spasm the whole time the stone is sitting there blocking it, and the moment the stone drops into the bladder (which is quite roomy compared to the ureter), the obstruction and spasm both disappear at once. That's why it feels like someone flipped a switch. ...
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