Kidney stone again?

[MrsBarker]

5 / 6 years ago I had kidney stones. I remember it not being very nice but I don't remember it fully.

The past week I've had pain just above my navel on the right side. The pain started as sharp, sometimes it feels like a cramp or a burning and it comes and goes. the pain is radiating to just below my belly button and I've also had lower back pain, vaginal wall pain leg pain.

My urine has been cloudy and misty also sometimes it's had an orange hue. I've not really noticed pain but more pressure when peeing. Not really peeing more though.

I've also had some nausea.

Does anyone else get right sided pain near or around their belly button with kidney stones?

Ive had an ultrasound so all my organs are ok. I'm just feeling really frustrated, stressed and upset as the GP never really listens to me.

[Bevvy]

Have you had urine test? Could be a urine infection which antibiotics should help. Could even be cystitis. Both can make you feel very unwell.

[CrAzYcRiPpLe]

Hi, I have that sort of pain+symptoms most of my life, the best thing I’ve found is to drink drink drink and drink again, preferably water but I mix peach barley sugar free squash with it very weakly. I kno how soul destroying pain can be but try not to let it get u down, easy to say, trust me I know.

As for the drs the only thing I can suggest u do is try and make sure he’s looking at u wen u speak, mostly they’re too busy writing something or looking at a screen which is very very annoying. When u have their full attention make sure they know how worried/concerned u are about ur health, after all, thats what they’re meant to do..........I’ve had some bad experiences over the last 45yrs. I learnt more from the cystinuria support network in 1hour online that 20yrs of going to Guys!

Try to get across to ur dr just how frustrated u r, get him to spend 5 or 10mins to tell u(if he can)exactly whats going on, type of stone etc etc.

I hope u get all ur answers but there are some great people on here that’ll help u🙏👍

[PainConcernHelpline Moderator Community Champion Pain Concern]

Dear MrsBarker ,

So sorry to hear about the pain you have been experiencing and that your doctor doesn't seem to listen to you.

You mention that all your organs are okay which is great! However, your pain alone is enough reason why you doctor should pay attention and do everything in their power to make you feel better.

Giving them the benefit of the doubt, there may have been a misunderstanding between you two, or your doctor might be having a hard time independently of you, for instance because they are overwhelmed during the virus. I understand that you may not feel like doing so, but if your pain persist, you should consider returning to your GP and discussing your options going forward.

To help you best prepare for this and to make sure to avoid any misunderstandings, take a look at our leaflet on managing healthcare appointments here: painconcern.org.uk/managing...

This contains some useful tips, for example you may consider taking someone supportive with you into your meeting. If you continue to feel like your GP is not able to offer you help despite your best efforts, you should know that you have the right to switch GPs at any point.

I hope this will be useful and wishing you feel better soon!

Best,

Moderator 3 on behalf of Pain Concern

[DeeDee16900]

Yep, I do, I’ve had pain and numbness around my belly button, going down to my vagina, hip and side of leg. It’s been my left hand side though, after calling GP they advised me to go to A and E to check for Cauda Equina which I knew it 99% probably wasn’t and was more than likely due to the fact I had passed a kidney stone. Consultant confirmed I had most likely passed a kidney stone but couldn’t really explain the amount of numbness. I did have a bladder scan to double check for Cauda Equina which it wasn’t. I am awaiting a urologist appointment so I will be questioning the numbness. Xx

[Missjosefina]

Hi MrsBarker

Interestingly, I have a similar problem and think the replies here and advice from my friends / family have helped.

With only minutes for each consultation / appointment, it is important to express clearly and factually what the main issue is. Since having Covid-19 in Sep / Oct, I've had 4 appointments where I've complained of right back pain, 'weird lumps' in right leg along with weakness in top right leg and smelly pee. Mentioning lumps, the GP prioritised the need to ensure the 'lumps' weren't anything serious. I actually meant swellings or pockets of water retention that cleared after a couple of days. But because I'd said 'lumps', the GP focused on this. Of course, when the doc ruled out any potential problems that lumps might signify, I was told all was okay.

The third time I went, I'd explained that the day before I'd vomited and had hot sweats after a bout of chills, along with right kidney pain. The GP prioritised the feverish symptoms, testing my urine for infection. The dipstick showed no evidence of infection - although there was protein in the sample - so GP ruled out the possibility of a water infection or UTI. The fourth time I ended up in a&e and after CT scanning, bloods and urine testing, told I'd got kidney stones.

If I'd have focused on the right kidney pain flaring up with smelly pee and oedema appearing during the flare ups, my GP would have had a better chance of recognising what was actually occurring. My advice is to help your GP better understand what you're actually telling them; make sure to prioritise your major concern and explain your symptoms clearly and concisely. Had I done this back in October, my kidney stones may have been diagnosed much sooner.

Wishing you a healthier 2021!

Jo