Hi guys
Has anyone here had experience of kidney stones?
I've had history of it since my early 20s. Usually every 6-7 years. Most times have resulted in my needing to go to hospital for strong pain relief and I've always managed to pass 2-3mm stones eventually.
I've been struggling this week with severe pain over night on two occasions, the 2nd being so bad I couldn't sit still and was about to go to hospital for something stronger. I know over the weekend just gone I didn't drink enough and the same goes for yesterday.
I was up 5am onwards today drinking as much fluid as I could, leaning forward, restless, couldn't lie down stand up stand still walk around without excruciating pain on the right side and my bladder.
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen didn't touch it (they took the edge off last time) and I was beside myself.
Has anyone got any tips/stories that might help me deal with it "next time"?
I know I need to drink more (I'm a healthcare assistant and I also have AF)
I know protein intake can affect it, meat especially.
I'm also overweight, but working to address this.
I know sodium can be an issue, but with the AF I also don't tend to cook with salt or use too much extra.
Anything useful you've done during an episode, before or after would be appreciated.