Hope you're feeling better. I also had a Consultant a few years ago tell me the pain was in my head, 3 days after he'd said it, I ended up having surgery to fix the problem. Doctors need to listen more to patients. Take care x
I knew what it was as soon as you described the area that was painful! With mine, I went to the nearby (rural) health clinic, described it, and the nurse said, "Yep, that's a kidney stone." She gave me some sort of pain killer that is specifically for kidney stone pain. This was to relieve the pain, but also as a confirmation of her diagnosis. If it hadn't been a stone, the drug wouldn't have worked. So simple and easy-I can't believe the seeming incompetence of your doctors! It seems like the default attitude there is to do absolutely nothing unless forced to act. Shameful!
Colin, you are not alone with being mis-diagnosed. My Mrs has gone through this several time in her life, the most recent being trying to find out why she was having chest pains. Took nearly 3 years for her to be finally diagnosed with heart failure. Send you guys love for a speedy recovery. 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
This is so true. I once stopped my doctor by calling him by his Christian name and asking, what's the most important tool you can use in medicine? Your ears Mark listen to me I've been living in this body for over 59 years and I'm telling you something is seriously wrong now do some tests and figure it out!!! He listened.
I am bewildered. Having suffered with kidney stones for years with each episode being diagnosed straight away with a urine sample and simple ultrasound. How your physicians did not pick this up is surprising. my last stone was 20 mm and needed surgery under anasthetic. the pain is indescribable.
Why easy when it can be complicated? 😳😫 I'm sorry for both of you - for Colin for all the pain and failing doctors, for Shaun for dealing with everything around. My teenage daughter was told by doctors: don't make such a fuss, it's only the period. She also passed out from pain, that's horrible! And I couldn't do anything but call an ambulance each time. After years (as a twen) she found out it's endometriosis. When doctors know about an anxiety disorder, they tend to blame it for anything and everything and don't look for other causes. Not helpful at all! So... get well soon both of you! A few extra snuggles with Otis might help.🥰
Oh darling Colin, what an awful story of pain and distress. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been to be separated from your beloved Shaun. My love and best wishes for your recovery to you and a hug for Shaun for being such a gorgeous chap xxx
am so sorry to hear you suffered so much and had such difficulty in getting your diagnosis. I know someone who had kidney stones and they were in terrible pain. I do hope you get this resolved quickly.
Your story gave me chills. I endured the same situation while on a camping trip. I ended up in an emergency room where the nurse immediately knew what was going on. Huge doses of pain meds, imaging and subsequent surgical breakup of the stone returned me to life as I was. Later the nurse told me “When I see a face like yours come through the ER door, if you’re not on the floor with a severe heart attack in 30seconds, its kidney stones.” You really got some sub-par medical help. It gets better fast once the stone is gone. Love you guys.
You can ask about the treatments that break up the stone and allow the body to pass the stone fragments. It is called a LITHOTRIPSY. It is very effective and is a fairly minor surgical procedure. Since your stone is up in your kidney it is harder to reach and create the need for a different and bit more involved surgical procedure. But it can be done. I have given anesthesia to many people having both these procedures done and they work really well. You are right. It is horribly painful having a kidney stone. I can only liken it to the final stage labor pains when a woman is having a baby. IT IS DEFINITELY REAL !!! And it definitely is not in your head.
Sue, the worst pain known to man (or woman) is when you wash and polish your m/cycle, then drop it onto your gleaming car. No amount no analgesia has any effect and the pain lasts for weeks.
So sorry you've had to deal with this for 4 months, Colin!! Are the doctors considering doing lithotripsy? (It's a procedure where they use ultrasound shock waves to break up the stone so you can pass the "pieces". No actual cutting/surgery involved). Thank God for dear Shaun! He truly is your rock, most especially this time when you had a real "rock"! Sending love and hugs & best wishes for a full recovery! ❤🐾❤
Colin hope you get better very soon. My 7 year old granddaughter has been told since April the the pain inher heal wasn't really there and it was her playing up to get off school. Well lo and behold yet another trip to the ER today and a different doctor decided to do some tests. It appears she has had 2 broken bones in her heel that look to be about 8 months old. So I am totally with you on your travel to and from the hospital with their 'it's all in your head' mentality. Xx
Collin , Shawn I am so sorry you have had to go through all this , We love you and you have a lot of people here on your channel supporting and praying for you , Please take care and keep us up on what is going on Take care Bless your hearts Hugs
What a horrifying story! First the doctors passing you off, and then what happened because they can't be bothered to go the extra step. Good luck with treatment and hope it has the best ending.
Oh Colin, you poor bugger. I'm sorry you've had to go thru this. The NHS at it's best. I wish you a speedy pass and recovery. Hugs to Sean for taking care of you.
This bullshit about anxiety and panic attacks as a diagnosis is killing people. They told me I was having a panic attack when I was actually having a spontaneous coronary artery dissection! When a blood test confirmed it I was told “don’t panic, you’re having a serious heart attack”! 2.5 hours in two ambulances (they had a changeover point en route😳), I nearly didn’t make it and suffered PTSD after. It was 6 years ago and watching you retell a similar story brought me to tears🥲 Take care, we love you guys💗💗💗
That’s awful! I hope they decide to break it up so you can pass it. Shaun, you have been through an equally terrible time, Colin is lucky to have you looking after him. All the best to you both.
The look on Shaun's face as he repeats "It's all in your head, go home" with fierce love and fury on behalf of his beloved. Kudos to you both for not giving up!
And when you have rescued your partner from what seems like death, or been rescued, it would be good to have a few extra chats with one's therapists about medical trauma and possible PTSD. OXOXO
I can't believe they kept telling you it was in your head! I wish they had investigated further, earlier on, to save you months of pain! I am so sorry you have been in so much agony! It must also have been very difficult for Shaun. Wishing you both well. Hope you can get treatment soon. X
I am outraged on your behalf Colin. It is absolutely scandalous to say they will put limits on your hospital calls and not looking beyond anxiety. I am livid 😤 What a dreadful, dreadful time you both had.
Get well soon Colin. You have all my sympathy. I have passed a couple of large stones. One stone I birthed in a portapotty while working security at a football game. I seriously wondered why God hated me soooo very much the pain was so bad. I am looking forward to your updates on your condition, you always describe things from a unique point of view. ❤
I knew it was kidney stones as you first started describing the type of pain, the location and symptoms. I'm shocked that the hospital did not perform a CT to diagnose it.
Been there, done that Colin. I also had a 6mm "rock", my Urologist was ready to intervein. I asked him where they make the incision, his reply of " we use the existing opening" brought tears to my eyes. Good luck to you, the first post operative " flush" is an experience to behold.
I hope you feel better soon. I'm amazed they didn't make the diagnosis months ago. In the US we would have done an ultrasound or CT the first time you came in. I would have thought they would have at least done a urinalysis each time you went to the hospital which can clue them in as to a kidney stone (microscopic blood in the urine). I'm assuming the gallbladder and bile ducts were okay on the CT.
My Prayer for you is that you receive the proper treatment and care needed to break apart this Kidney Stone and allow it to finally pass and return your health to wellness and lessen the pain. God Bless you. Hugs to Shaun. 🙏 🥰
Sorry you had to deal with this, the doctors you saw before should be ashamed suggesting to someone that it’s in their head without running every possible test. My husband went through this so I understand. Take care guys.
Hugs Colin...and Shaun too. I wouldn't say that 50 is when you start to fall apart. You've just had a run of bad luck, Colin. But you are an active and fit man, so once this is "passed," you're likely to have years of good health.
My dad had kidney stones. He got a prescription for cranberry juice. I get them from calcium. I mix it with ginger ale. Start with a 50/50 mix. The ginger ale adds a sweetness to counter the tartness of the juice. Give it a try. 😅
I know it sounds silly and you’ve been overwhelmed with well meaning advice BUT please consider taking this seriously.… Kidney stone prevention begins with figuring out what the stones are made of. Caffeine and high calcium are the most common culprits. Making that determination and subsequent minor changes to your diet can stop them from coming back. My ex husband thought this was all BS when the doc told him to cut his caffeine consumption in half until he had his 2nd round of ‘fun’ and he became a believer. Pretty sure if your docs over there are too incompetent to recognize classic kidney stone symptoms and wait a month to consider a CAT scan but instead blame it on your mental state, they are undoubtedly too dumb to inform you of any of this. I’m very glad y’all are okay, I’m SO sorry for the stress and scary times. Sending you love.
Colin glad to hear you finally got the correct diagnoses after so much pain/suffering and pass the stone soon. What's the saying, No Pain No Gain. Guys stay safe & stay awesome. Sincerely. Don Mac
Please don’t take this the wrong way boys but that’s a good story. Isn’t there also a theory that lemon juice helps to either break them up or stop them forming
50 years, wait for 65. As Mum would say you don't retire going to the doctor is your full time job. God bless the two of you what a lovely find this has been for a wee old Glasgow lass in Arizona.
It's been a terrible nightmare ! Haven't doctor's had enough experiences with this kind of pain & the area it was.... Unbelievable! Thank goodness you are recovered .
My son just went threw this last month. 3 times to dr, I finally insisted on a CT scan and it was a 6 mm stone. Referral to a urologist who said he had a 50 50 chance to pass it. He did pass it, it looked just like a piece of gravel lying in the drive way. So he was misdiagnosed with a blockage then diverticulitis before the CT scan. Doctors! Ugh! You'll be alright colin, just hang in there. At least now they know what's going on and how to help you.
Amazing experience this. An odyssey of unequalled proportion. My fingers are crossed that the best procedure can be identified and implemented. Never give up, never surrender!
There is a huge problem in health care with people who have mental illnesses. Doctors far to frequently write off physical pain and symptoms as mental illness. This leads to patients not disclosing mental illness or medications they are taking to their healthcare providers, putting those patients at higher risk for things like medication interactions. 😔 I'm glad you finally have answers. I hope it is sorted soon! Hang in there!!
Oh my goodness, what a terrible time you both had. Don’t know how you both stay so cheerful. Love watching you both. Hope you get the treatment you need soon.
That's awful medical care! The first time you went in they should have known it was a kidney stone by your symptoms and done x-rays or a scan immediately.
Glad you have finally been vindicated , at least now you can get it treated , my previous doctor ( yep I kicked him into touch ) said I was suffering from stress for nearly a year until I was rushed into hospital and had a triple heart bypass operation but thank god for the NHS even at its worst its still brilliant . Take care lads .
There is a study been done about misdiagnosed illnesses of people with autism. Huge issue, no help to you but doctors should know about it. It is to do with how you deal with pain.
Colin sorry to hear of your woes ........ and it is unbelievable how you were fobbed off by the doctors ....... it doesn't inspire confidence with the medical profession ....... I hope you get it sorted asap ....... its a painful condition ...... good luck and take care ........ :-)
Oh my goodness, Colin, boo, I hope you feel better soon. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Big Hugs to you, big, big, hugs, but not on the sore side.
So sorry this happened to you both! Must have been scary and frustrating and all. Hope that the doctors can do something and that this passes soon... (in both meanings!)
There is no excuse for how you’ve been “not cared for.” Soooooo very sorry for your suffering. Bless your heart, praying that stone is crushed and out of there soon Ouch! Bless your heart.
Oh my gosh---I was so frustrated FOR you! I can only imagine how frustrated you must feel! I'd love to know why anyone has to present with serious pain that many times before someone decides to finally have a scan done. I'm glad you finally have a real answer as to what is wrong, and I hope you can find lasting relief soon.
I CANNOT BELIEVE that - based on Your symptoms - You were not given a CT Scan first thing. That is a damning oversight on someone's part. Colin: within 15 seconds of hearing Your symptoms I thought "It sounds like a stone somewhere ... "
Typical doctors response to patient's pain "It's all in your head" & the ambulance situation in the UK is a disgrace. You have my sympathy Colin, wishing you a speed relief from your pain. Sending love to you both. XX 😍😍
Oh man-- Had you mentioned your symptoms in the anxiety video, I'm sure a number of people including me could have made a better diagnosis than the A&E folks. One of the most frustrating aspects of modern medicine is the tendency of medical professionals to make assumptions. I had a 4mm stone blocked at the entrance to my bladder, and the pain was.... wow. I didn't pass out, but came close. Went to the local ED, described my symptoms, and they gave me pain medication, followed by a CT scan. Sent me home with FloMax and Toradal, and life improved dramatically. Your NHS might be paid for, but those doctors seriously failed you. Anxiety can cause all manner of problems, including physical, but it's typically not going to manifest as recurring pain in a specific location. :) Good luck, feel better, and remember-- this too shall pass. ;)
Goodness! What a mess! Glad to hear that you know it wasn’t in your head. Take care and loads of well wishes for fabulous recovery! Belly rubs to Otis!
When I was a young woman, everything was in my head. The worst thing I had in my head was appendicitis. Funny they had to open my abdomen up to get that thing out of my head. Women are so emotional, everything is in their heads. 😄
Oh my gosh what a story! I hope it gets sorted soon so you can be back to feeling better. And that story of what happened that night, wow, that reminds me of my bad luck. Can't get anything done because 15 other things have to go wrong along the way! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
From a regular sufferer of Kidney Stones I can only sympathize with that pain and discomfort, which is one of the worst us humans can have. Not had one stuck in the Kidney yet but had too many that travelled their travel of pain and 'pinged' off the toilet bowl with a satisfying sound lol!! You must now keep well hydrated at all times if you are prone to Kidney Stones as this is what makes 'em and vigerous activity is what shakes 'em loose lol.
Rickotshet around the toilet bowl, brought many satisfying memories back, the relieve it's out is overwhelming - until you get that grumbling pain in your back again 😭
@@davidjames1817 Two things I've learnt with Kidney Stones..... one can roll about on the A&E floor in front of the reception desk screaming and not giving two F's and will be seen to immediately , and Opiates are your best friend lol!!
@@Bushcraft-xz6xd oh the opiates, the relieve is .... but only temporary. After thirty plus bouts of stones I'm thankfully in remission for 10 yrs. Started at 16, now 62!
Ouch!!!!!!! I knew right a way when you explained where the pain was. That's a kidney stone. That's terrible that the Doctors didn't know. Hope all is well soon. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
glad you're doing better. i really don't understand why doctors are always so quick to discount extreme pain and discomfort symptoms. and, with all the medical advances we've made, you'd think doctors would notice the tell-tale signs of kidney stone obstruction and check for it. it's not as though it's an extremely rare occurrence.
So angry for you. I was hospitalised 4 times with ‘panic attacks’ that turned out to be gall stones. They see a mental health condition on your records and you get immediately dismissed. I hope you will make a formal complaint. Grrr! X
Colin, I am so sorry this happened to you. As a nurse, when you first described your symptoms I knew it was a kidney stone. There is always a great danger when medical personnel dismiss persistent complaints on the part of the patient. I learned very early on never to do that--the odds are I'd be proven wrong and in any case, if a patient is in pain--something is VERY wrong. Kidney stone pain is agonizing. I'm glad you've finally gotten a diagnosis. Take care!
Second kidney stone, arrived at the hospital emergency room; from experience with the first one I knew that only Morphine would relieve the pain until a course of action could be determined, so.... I said to the attending doctor or nurse or whatever: "I need Morphine". Well, she developed a broad smile and said: "Of course you do, as do 90% of the folks who walk into the Emergency Room". Evidently, kidney stones are the favorite ruse of drug uses looking for a quick fix. After a long wait for the results of the CT scan, I got Morphine and promptly passed the stone. As you well know now, they are no fun!
Colin, you poor guy. So sorry you had such a horrible time. Not only have you been experiencing this for some time, that they didn’t believe you. Shame on them. Thank God Shawn is by your side. What he’s been through as well. I hope soon this kidney stone will be treated and you will have some comfort soon. You know your body better than anyone. We must always advocate for ourselves and loved ones. DON’T LET THEM BULLY YOU. You were right! Sending ❤️ LOVE & feel better soon! Your friends, Jeanie & Larry from Long Island NY. 😘
My husband's doctor recommended he drink his water or tea with a squirt of lemon juice in it. The lemon helps break down the stones and helps keep new ones from forming. Use fresh lemons not bottled. And it just takes the juice from one slice per drink. He hasn't had a stone for 4 years. Prior to that we were at the emergency room a couple of times a year with pain, blocked urine flow and vomiting. Please give it a try ❣️
OMG so sorry to hear about that.Did the doctors say what sort of stone it is? is it calcium or uric acid? if it's the latter then you need to go on an alkaline diet,lots of vegetables and funnily enough citrus juice(especially lemon or lime). ditch the diet cokes and soda. kidney stones are no joke.They are agony. Feel for you.
Anything doctors can't diagnose easily is 'in your head'. If you don't tick two or three boxes for the major symptoms of a condition then they can't diagnose you. I've been waiting 7 months for a diagnosis (still waiting) and I'm starting to figure it out for myself. I suspect I'll be dead or better before the medical profession acknowledge the problem.
You two have my sympathy. I've been in Shawn's position... desperately driving a friend to the hospital late at night (although the flooding and the blown tire... that is a special kick in the pants from the universe). I legitimately thought my friend was dying, he looked so bad. If there's a worse pain than kidney stones, I really don't want to know about it. I hope Colin's stone passes soon so he's free of it.
Sounds like the much vaunted NHS British politicians always rave on about is utter bullshit. That was terrible telling you that you had to wait such a long time for an ambulance, what if it had been a heart problem?
My battle with gall stones was in the much vaunted USA expensive health care system. All it took was a stupid US ER resident who jumped to an easy diagnosis, but then a wise and careful Afghani doctor who got me through to a successful result. You can vaunt all you want, but health care depends on the quality of the physician or nurse or med tech who asks good questions! 🤓
Poor babies! What a night! And what a period of months before that! 😢I hope things are much better very soon. Take care, guys. Thank you for letting us know.
Good/arrrrrrgghhh news! Good vibes to you, Colin. I had gall stones that destroyed the gall bladder, eh? It was successfully removed, but boy oh boy, it was a challenging time in and out of the hospital with the same "in your mind" diagnostic. Then an ultrasound that showed the real cause. They had to spoon it out. Yup. But, 20 years later, I'm still here as Elaine Stritch would often sing!
About 4 decades ago a lifelong friend had the same condition, they phoned my father (local GP). He arrived in minutes saw my friend then within seconds diagnosed kidney stones. They got him to the hospital where they started treatment straight away. Admittedly the hospital was a bit closer - but back in the 80's a Doctor who qualified in the 30's actually went to the patient (didn't tell him it was all in his mind), and the treatment started - all quicker than you even got the hospital! Note this was his first attack. No months of waiting/suffering, no multiple pain episodes etc etc, so much for progress! Good luck with the model trains - looking forward to seeing the layout grow.
I totally sympathize. Just had a 13mm stone smashed and removed on Thurs. Getting more pain meds delivered today as the mini stones are passing. Worst pain ever Get well Shawn - take all the meds offered
Oh my goodness, how can so much go wrong at the worst time possible. My hubby had same problem few years ago, in the days when ambulances came when you needed them. Hope you are soon treated and pain free Colin. I can sympathize with you also Shaun, it is so frightening to watch someone you love in so much pain. I hope it never gets that bad for you both again 🤗
Hope you're feeling better. I also had a Consultant a few years ago tell me the pain was in my head, 3 days after he'd said it, I ended up having surgery to fix the problem. Doctors need to listen more to patients. Take care x
I knew what it was as soon as you described the area that was painful! With mine, I went to the nearby (rural) health clinic, described it, and the nurse said, "Yep, that's a kidney stone." She gave me some sort of pain killer that is specifically for kidney stone pain. This was to relieve the pain, but also as a confirmation of her diagnosis. If it hadn't been a stone, the drug wouldn't have worked. So simple and easy-I can't believe the seeming incompetence of your doctors! It seems like the default attitude there is to do absolutely nothing unless forced to act. Shameful!
Unavailable - you are being too kind. So glad a paramedic came by!
Colin, you are not alone with being mis-diagnosed. My Mrs has gone through this several time in her life, the most recent being trying to find out why she was having chest pains. Took nearly 3 years for her to be finally diagnosed with heart failure. Send you guys love for a speedy recovery. 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
This is so true. I once stopped my doctor by calling him by his Christian name and asking, what's the most important tool you can use in medicine? Your ears Mark listen to me I've been living in this body for over 59 years and I'm telling you something is seriously wrong now do some tests and figure it out!!! He listened.
"SO, DOC, IT TURNED OUT TO BE A ROCK IN MY KIDNEY......NOT ROCKS IN MY HEAD !!!" Take care !
I am bewildered. Having suffered with kidney stones for years with each episode being diagnosed straight away with a urine sample and simple ultrasound. How your physicians did not pick this up is surprising. my last stone was 20 mm and needed surgery under anasthetic. the pain is indescribable.
Why easy when it can be complicated? 😳😫
I'm sorry for both of you - for Colin for all the pain and failing doctors, for Shaun for dealing with everything around.
My teenage daughter was told by doctors: don't make such a fuss, it's only the period. She also passed out from pain, that's horrible! And I couldn't do anything but call an ambulance each time. After years (as a twen) she found out it's endometriosis.
When doctors know about an anxiety disorder, they tend to blame it for anything and everything and don't look for other causes. Not helpful at all!
So... get well soon both of you!
A few extra snuggles with Otis might help.🥰
Oh darling Colin, what an awful story of pain and distress. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been to be separated from your beloved Shaun. My love and best wishes for your recovery to you and a hug for Shaun for being such a gorgeous chap xxx
am so sorry to hear you suffered so much and had such difficulty in getting your diagnosis. I know someone who had kidney stones and they were in terrible pain. I do hope you get this resolved quickly.
Sending you very caring positive caring vibes! Your trip to the hospital…OMG!!!…… thinking of both of you, Colin and Shaun.
I don't know what's worse. The ambulance not coming or the doctor putting restrictions on the number of times you call. Hope you get well soon.
Your story gave me chills. I endured the same situation while on a camping trip. I ended up in an emergency room where the nurse immediately knew what was going on. Huge doses of pain meds, imaging and subsequent surgical breakup of the stone returned me to life as I was. Later the nurse told me “When I see a face like yours come through the ER door, if you’re not on the floor with a severe heart attack in 30seconds, its kidney stones.” You really got some sub-par medical help. It gets better fast once the stone is gone. Love you guys.
You can ask about the treatments that break up the stone and allow the body to pass the stone fragments. It is called a LITHOTRIPSY. It is very effective and is a fairly minor surgical procedure. Since your stone is up in your kidney it is harder to reach and create the need for a different and bit more involved surgical procedure. But it can be done. I have given anesthesia to many people having both these procedures done and they work really well. You are right. It is horribly painful having a kidney stone. I can only liken it to the final stage labor pains when a woman is having a baby. IT IS DEFINITELY REAL !!! And it definitely is not in your head.
Sue, the worst pain known to man (or woman) is when you wash and polish your m/cycle, then drop it onto your gleaming car. No amount no analgesia has any effect and the pain lasts for weeks.
@@nigelbaldwin752 hahaha
Sue, you are absolutely correct. Good call.
Semtex is a good alternative. I'll get my coat...
So sorry you've had to deal with this for 4 months, Colin!! Are the doctors considering doing lithotripsy? (It's a procedure where they use ultrasound shock waves to break up the stone so you can pass the "pieces". No actual cutting/surgery involved). Thank God for dear Shaun! He truly is your rock, most especially this time when you had a real "rock"! Sending love and hugs & best wishes for a full recovery! ❤🐾❤
Colin hope you get better very soon. My 7 year old granddaughter has been told since April the the pain inher heal wasn't really there and it was her playing up to get off school. Well lo and behold yet another trip to the ER today and a different doctor decided to do some tests. It appears she has had 2 broken bones in her heel that look to be about 8 months old. So I am totally with you on your travel to and from the hospital with their 'it's all in your head' mentality. Xx
Hang on in there Colin at least you know what is wrong and can be treated. Great that you can still laugh together. God Bless!
So sorry to hear you have not been good Colin. Must have been very stressful and a worry for both. Poor Shaun, such a hero ❤
Collin , Shawn I am so sorry you have had to go through all this , We love you and you have a lot of people here on your channel supporting and praying for you , Please take care and keep us up on what is going on Take care Bless your hearts Hugs
What a horrifying story! First the doctors passing you off, and then what happened because they can't be bothered to go the extra step. Good luck with treatment and hope it has the best ending.
Oh Colin, you poor bugger. I'm sorry you've had to go thru this. The NHS at it's best. I wish you a speedy pass and recovery. Hugs to Sean for taking care of you.
I almost died because they thought it was all in my head. I am so sorry that happened to you.
This bullshit about anxiety and panic attacks as a diagnosis is killing people. They told me I was having a panic attack when I was actually having a spontaneous coronary artery dissection! When a blood test confirmed it I was told “don’t panic, you’re having a serious heart attack”! 2.5 hours in two ambulances (they had a changeover point en route😳), I nearly didn’t make it and suffered PTSD after. It was 6 years ago and watching you retell a similar story brought me to tears🥲 Take care, we love you guys💗💗💗
Get well soon Colin, and hang in there Shaun.
That’s awful! I hope they decide to break it up so you can pass it. Shaun, you have been through an equally terrible time, Colin is lucky to have you looking after him. All the best to you both.
Those are classic kidney stone symptoms. I can't believe they didn't look for that.
The look on Shaun's face as he repeats "It's all in your head, go home" with fierce love and fury on behalf of his beloved. Kudos to you both for not giving up!
And when you have rescued your partner from what seems like death, or been rescued, it would be good to have a few extra chats with one's therapists about medical trauma and possible PTSD. OXOXO
I can't believe they kept telling you it was in your head! I wish they had investigated further, earlier on, to save you months of pain! I am so sorry you have been in so much agony! It must also have been very difficult for Shaun. Wishing you both well. Hope you can get treatment soon. X
What a relief to get a proper diagnosis. Hope you get it sorted soon. All the best.
I am outraged on your behalf Colin. It is absolutely scandalous to say they will put limits on your hospital calls and not looking beyond anxiety. I am livid 😤
What a dreadful, dreadful time you both had.
Get well soon Colin. You have all my sympathy. I have passed a couple of large stones. One stone I birthed in a portapotty while working security at a football game. I seriously wondered why God hated me soooo very much the pain was so bad. I am looking forward to your updates on your condition, you always describe things from a unique point of view. ❤
I knew it was kidney stones as you first started describing the type of pain, the location and symptoms. I'm shocked that the hospital did not perform a CT to diagnose it.
Been there, done that Colin. I also had a 6mm "rock", my Urologist was ready to intervein. I asked him where they make the incision, his reply of " we use the existing opening" brought tears to my eyes. Good luck to you, the first post operative " flush" is an experience to behold.
I hope you feel better soon. I'm amazed they didn't make the diagnosis months ago. In the US we would have done an ultrasound or CT the first time you came in. I would have thought they would have at least done a urinalysis each time you went to the hospital which can clue them in as to a kidney stone (microscopic blood in the urine). I'm assuming the gallbladder and bile ducts were okay on the CT.
My Prayer for you is that you receive the proper treatment and care needed to break apart this Kidney Stone and allow it to finally pass and return your health to wellness and lessen the pain. God Bless you. Hugs to Shaun. 🙏 🥰
Sorry you had to deal with this, the doctors you saw before should be ashamed suggesting to someone that it’s in their head without running every possible test. My husband went through this so I understand. Take care guys.
Hugs Colin...and Shaun too. I wouldn't say that 50 is when you start to fall apart. You've just had a run of bad luck, Colin. But you are an active and fit man, so once this is "passed," you're likely to have years of good health.
My dad had kidney stones. He got a prescription for cranberry juice. I get them from calcium. I mix it with ginger ale. Start with a 50/50 mix. The ginger ale adds a sweetness to counter the tartness of the juice. Give it a try. 😅
I’ll add it to the long list of ‘recommended’ remedies 🤣
I know it sounds silly and you’ve been overwhelmed with well meaning advice BUT please consider taking this seriously.… Kidney stone prevention begins with figuring out what the stones are made of. Caffeine and high calcium are the most common culprits. Making that determination and subsequent minor changes to your diet can stop them from coming back. My ex husband thought this was all BS when the doc told him to cut his caffeine consumption in half until he had his 2nd round of ‘fun’ and he became a believer.
Pretty sure if your docs over there are too incompetent to recognize classic kidney stone symptoms and wait a month to consider a CAT scan but instead blame it on your mental state, they are undoubtedly too dumb to inform you of any of this.
I’m very glad y’all are okay, I’m SO sorry for the stress and scary times. Sending you love.
Colin glad to hear you finally got the correct diagnoses after so much pain/suffering and pass the stone soon.
What's the saying, No Pain No Gain.
Guys stay safe & stay awesome.
Sincerely. Don Mac
Please don’t take this the wrong way boys but that’s a good story. Isn’t there also a theory that lemon juice helps to either break them up or stop them forming
50 years, wait for 65. As Mum would say you don't retire going to the doctor is your full time job. God bless the two of you what a lovely find this has been for a wee old Glasgow lass in Arizona.
Absolutely shocking story ,nhs need to get their act together , been a while missed you guys banter 👌
It's been a terrible nightmare ! Haven't doctor's had enough experiences with this kind of pain & the area it was....
Unbelievable! Thank goodness you are recovered .
My son just went threw this last month. 3 times to dr, I finally insisted on a CT scan and it was a 6 mm stone. Referral to a urologist who said he had a 50 50 chance to pass it. He did pass it, it looked just like a piece of gravel lying in the drive way. So he was misdiagnosed with a blockage then diverticulitis before the CT scan. Doctors! Ugh! You'll be alright colin, just hang in there. At least now they know what's going on and how to help you.
Amazing experience this. An odyssey of unequalled proportion. My fingers are crossed that the best procedure can be identified and implemented. Never give up, never surrender!
There is a huge problem in health care with people who have mental illnesses. Doctors far to frequently write off physical pain and symptoms as mental illness. This leads to patients not disclosing mental illness or medications they are taking to their healthcare providers, putting those patients at higher risk for things like medication interactions. 😔
I'm glad you finally have answers. I hope it is sorted soon! Hang in there!!
That is shocking the way you were treated, it's good to see you looking better 💗
Love you two🥰 hope you get better soon
Oh my goodness, what a terrible time you both had. Don’t know how you both stay so cheerful. Love watching you both. Hope you get the treatment you need soon.
That's awful medical care! The first time you went in they should have known it was a kidney stone by your symptoms and done x-rays or a scan immediately.
Congratulations on keeping your senses of humour despite a horrific and prolonged experience. All best wishes
i thought loud screams in the highlands was that man in a kilt squeezing the bag of cats under his armpit.
Glad you have finally been vindicated , at least now you can get it treated , my previous doctor ( yep I kicked him into touch ) said I was suffering from stress for nearly a year until I was rushed into hospital and had a triple heart bypass operation but thank god for the NHS even at its worst its still brilliant .
Take care lads .
I really hope that you get an apology from the Dr that kept telling you it was all in your head.
Finally you have got the answer to pain. Now hopefully they get it sorted out quickly for you xx
There is a study been done about misdiagnosed illnesses of people with autism. Huge issue, no help to you but doctors should know about it. It is to do with how you deal with pain.
Hope you have a quick recovery!
Colin sorry to hear of your woes ........ and it is unbelievable how you were fobbed off by the doctors ....... it doesn't inspire confidence with the medical profession ....... I hope you get it sorted asap ....... its a painful condition ...... good luck and take care ........ :-)
Oh my goodness, Colin, boo, I hope you feel better soon. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Big Hugs to you, big, big, hugs, but not on the sore side.
When you pass this whopper of a 6mm stone, add it to the scenery of the train set.
So sorry this happened to you both! Must have been scary and frustrating and all. Hope that the doctors can do something and that this passes soon... (in both meanings!)
So sorry you’ve gone through all this. 😢 wait til you hit 60 your body really starts falling apart then 😂
There is no excuse for how you’ve been “not cared for.” Soooooo very sorry for your suffering. Bless your heart, praying that stone is crushed and out of there soon Ouch! Bless your heart.
No matter where you live, It seems that the doctor's always say it's in your head. This is typical in the United States also
And in Canada.
Oh my gosh---I was so frustrated FOR you! I can only imagine how frustrated you must feel! I'd love to know why anyone has to present with serious pain that many times before someone decides to finally have a scan done. I'm glad you finally have a real answer as to what is wrong, and I hope you can find lasting relief soon.
Thank you so much!
I CANNOT BELIEVE that - based on Your symptoms - You were not given a CT Scan first thing. That is a damning oversight on someone's part.
Colin: within 15 seconds of hearing Your symptoms I thought "It sounds like a stone somewhere ... "
I agree John, I’m a nurse and based on his inicial description of pain radiating to towards the back kidney stones was my first thought
Take care and let's hope it passes swiftly
Typical doctors response to patient's pain "It's all in your head" & the ambulance situation in the UK is a disgrace. You have my sympathy Colin, wishing you a speed relief from your pain. Sending love to you both. XX 😍😍
I’m so glad they finally found out the problem. I hope it’s resolved soon. Loads of love to you both.
Oh man-- Had you mentioned your symptoms in the anxiety video, I'm sure a number of people including me could have made a better diagnosis than the A&E folks. One of the most frustrating aspects of modern medicine is the tendency of medical professionals to make assumptions. I had a 4mm stone blocked at the entrance to my bladder, and the pain was.... wow. I didn't pass out, but came close. Went to the local ED, described my symptoms, and they gave me pain medication, followed by a CT scan. Sent me home with FloMax and Toradal, and life improved dramatically.
Your NHS might be paid for, but those doctors seriously failed you. Anxiety can cause all manner of problems, including physical, but it's typically not going to manifest as recurring pain in a specific location. :)
Good luck, feel better, and remember-- this too shall pass. ;)
To be fair, the last place I'd trust for a diagnosis would be UA-cam comments 😬
Goodness! What a mess! Glad to hear that you know it wasn’t in your head. Take care and loads of well wishes for fabulous recovery! Belly rubs to Otis!
Thank you so much!
When I was a young woman, everything was in my head. The worst thing I had in my head was appendicitis. Funny they had to open my abdomen up to get that thing out of my head. Women are so emotional, everything is in their heads. 😄
Not just women!
Oh my gosh what a story! I hope it gets sorted soon so you can be back to feeling better. And that story of what happened that night, wow, that reminds me of my bad luck. Can't get anything done because 15 other things have to go wrong along the way! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
From a regular sufferer of Kidney Stones I can only sympathize with that pain and discomfort, which is one of the worst us humans can have. Not had one stuck in the Kidney yet but had too many that travelled their travel of pain and 'pinged' off the toilet bowl with a satisfying sound lol!!
You must now keep well hydrated at all times if you are prone to Kidney Stones as this is what makes 'em and vigerous activity is what shakes 'em loose lol.
Rickotshet around the toilet bowl, brought many satisfying memories back, the relieve it's out is overwhelming - until you get that grumbling pain in your back again 😭
@@davidjames1817 Two things I've learnt with Kidney Stones..... one can roll about on the A&E floor in front of the reception desk screaming and not giving two F's and will be seen to immediately , and Opiates are your best friend lol!!
Vigorous activity is impossible
@@Bushcraft-xz6xd oh the opiates, the relieve is .... but only temporary.
After thirty plus bouts of stones I'm thankfully in remission for 10 yrs. Started at 16, now 62!
Love your positivity, stay well and I hope you don't have those horrible pains again. They seem to be in other peoples' heads.
Log complaints against the doctors who just said it was in your head
Ouch!!!!!!! I knew right a way when you explained where the pain was. That's a kidney stone. That's terrible that the Doctors didn't know. Hope all is well soon. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
glad you're doing better. i really don't understand why doctors are always so quick to discount extreme pain and discomfort symptoms. and, with all the medical advances we've made, you'd think doctors would notice the tell-tale signs of kidney stone obstruction and check for it. it's not as though it's an extremely rare occurrence.
God bless you and I hope all turns out well. I pray they will break them up so small you can pass them with very minimal pain.
So angry for you. I was hospitalised 4 times with ‘panic attacks’ that turned out to be gall stones. They see a mental health condition on your records and you get immediately dismissed. I hope you will make a formal complaint. Grrr! X
Colin, I am so sorry this happened to you. As a nurse, when you first described your symptoms I knew it was a kidney stone. There is always a great danger when medical personnel dismiss persistent complaints on the part of the patient. I learned very early on never to do that--the odds are I'd be proven wrong and in any case, if a patient is in pain--something is VERY wrong. Kidney stone pain is agonizing. I'm glad you've finally gotten a diagnosis. Take care!
Second kidney stone, arrived at the hospital emergency room; from experience with the first one I knew that only Morphine would relieve the pain until a course of action could be determined, so.... I said to the attending doctor or nurse or whatever: "I need Morphine". Well, she developed a broad smile and said: "Of course you do, as do 90% of the folks who walk into the Emergency Room". Evidently, kidney stones are the favorite ruse of drug uses looking for a quick fix. After a long wait for the results of the CT scan, I got Morphine and promptly passed the stone. As you well know now, they are no fun!
Colin, you poor guy. So sorry you had such a horrible time. Not only have you been experiencing this for some time, that they didn’t believe you. Shame on them. Thank God Shawn is by your side. What he’s been through as well. I hope soon this kidney stone will be treated and you will have some comfort soon. You know your body better than anyone. We must always advocate for ourselves and loved ones. DON’T LET THEM BULLY YOU. You were right! Sending ❤️ LOVE & feel better soon! Your friends, Jeanie & Larry from Long Island NY. 😘
Your old when you stop listening to the stones and start passing them🤯
My husband's doctor recommended he drink his water or tea with a squirt of lemon juice in it. The lemon helps break down the stones and helps keep new ones from forming. Use fresh lemons not bottled. And it just takes the juice from one slice per drink. He hasn't had a stone for 4 years. Prior to that we were at the emergency room a couple of times a year with pain, blocked urine flow and vomiting. Please give it a try ❣️
OMG so sorry to hear about that.Did the doctors say what sort of stone it is?
is it calcium or uric acid?
if it's the latter then you need to go on an alkaline diet,lots of vegetables and funnily enough citrus juice(especially lemon or lime).
ditch the diet cokes and soda.
kidney stones are no joke.They are agony. Feel for you.
Hope you feel better soon.
Why don't doctors listen to their patients 😒
Feel better soon. Light and love to you both.
Anything doctors can't diagnose easily is 'in your head'. If you don't tick two or three boxes for the major symptoms of a condition then they can't diagnose you.
I've been waiting 7 months for a diagnosis (still waiting) and I'm starting to figure it out for myself. I suspect I'll be dead or better before the medical profession acknowledge the problem.
You two have my sympathy. I've been in Shawn's position... desperately driving a friend to the hospital late at night (although the flooding and the blown tire... that is a special kick in the pants from the universe). I legitimately thought my friend was dying, he looked so bad. If there's a worse pain than kidney stones, I really don't want to know about it. I hope Colin's stone passes soon so he's free of it.
Sounds like the much vaunted NHS British politicians always rave on about is utter bullshit. That was terrible telling you that you had to wait such a long time for an ambulance, what if it had been a heart problem?
My battle with gall stones was in the much vaunted USA expensive health care system.
All it took was a stupid US ER resident who jumped to an easy diagnosis, but then a wise and careful Afghani doctor who got me through to a successful result.
You can vaunt all you want, but health care depends on the quality of the physician or nurse or med tech who asks good questions!
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Poor babies! What a night! And what a period of months before that! 😢I hope things are much better very soon. Take care, guys. Thank you for letting us know.
Bloody doctors!!!!
Good/arrrrrrgghhh news! Good vibes to you, Colin. I had gall stones that destroyed the gall bladder, eh? It was successfully removed, but boy oh boy, it was a challenging time in and out of the hospital with the same "in your mind" diagnostic. Then an ultrasound that showed the real cause.
They had to spoon it out. Yup. But, 20 years later, I'm still here as Elaine Stritch would often sing!
what that doctor needs is a kidney stone so he has a bit of experience as to what pain is...anyway glad you know what the problem is .
About 4 decades ago a lifelong friend had the same condition, they phoned my father (local GP). He arrived in minutes saw my friend then within seconds diagnosed kidney stones. They got him to the hospital where they started treatment straight away. Admittedly the hospital was a bit closer - but back in the 80's a Doctor who qualified in the 30's actually went to the patient (didn't tell him it was all in his mind), and the treatment started - all quicker than you even got the hospital! Note this was his first attack. No months of waiting/suffering, no multiple pain episodes etc etc, so much for progress!
Good luck with the model trains - looking forward to seeing the layout grow.
Sue, sue for all their worth.
Not that sort of person. The NHS is in desperate need of funds and there’s no way I’d take a penny of it. x
@@FoxesAfloat I was more or less joking I wouldn’t sue either.
Sorry to hear you had to go through all of that, keep a diary of the all Hospital events. Please take care of yourself and each other x
I totally sympathize. Just had a 13mm stone smashed and removed on Thurs. Getting more pain meds delivered today as the mini stones are passing. Worst pain ever
Get well Shawn - take all the meds offered
Oh my goodness, how can so much go wrong at the worst time possible. My hubby had same problem few years ago, in the days when ambulances came when you needed them. Hope you are soon treated and pain free Colin. I can sympathize with you also Shaun, it is so frightening to watch someone you love in so much pain. I hope it never gets that bad for you both again 🤗