Question about non obstructing stones still sitting in the kidney
Stone Fighter #97CA31Sep 11, 2026👁️ 1.9k❤️ 170- Strategy
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I had a question — my urologist called and said he doesnt think my 7 stones are what's causing the pain, since they arent impacted. But the last 2 stones he took out werent impacted either and those hurt. He said he cant admit me directly and told me to go to the er. How many of you have actually been admitted for kidney stone stuff? Also, have non impacted stones just sitting in your kidney caused you pain? My pain has been terrible on the left side of my back
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Stone Fighter #05E835Sep 11, 2026I think this comes up a lot on this sub. Somewhere in medical school urologists must be taught that kidney stones don’t cause pain unless they’re obstructing. Maybe that isn’t completely true, but it seems like a fair number of people get that exact response when they say they’re in pain. I’ve had stones since I was a teenager, and I definitely get pain when my stones shift around in my kidneys, even when they’re not obstructing flow. It’s definitely not the same pain as when they’re down i...
Stone Fighter #914ACESep 11, 2026Yeah mine has been hurting alot. Turns out I've got 7 stones at 6mm sitting in the left kidney, plus 1 more that's 6mm in the right
Stone Fighter #D338D6Sep 11, 2026Mine hurt on and off while they were moving. A good doctor listens to what you’re saying instead of holding onto some weird idea that you can’t possibly be in pain. I’m so sorry.
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