Part of the fun of a kidney stone is going to the emergency room and waiting 5 hours in excruciating pain including writhing on the floor and having the personnel get angry at you for doing that while they see people with colds before you get help. I'd like to thank the American hospitals everywhere who do that. Kudos. Great job.
Don't forget the $25,000 ambulance ride and hospital bills afterward. Especially when they run all the tests and end up saying, "Let's just wait and see if it will pass on its own." No prescription, no surgery, no machine to break up the stones. Thanks for coming, here's a $25,000 bill. We appreciate your patronage. Come again soon.
I can sympathize with you. This just happened to me today. Spent 7 hours in the emergency room hugging and rubbing my abdomen. No matter what position I was in, I was in pain. Now I know what others go through. Thanks for sharing. 😊
After having 10 12 kidney stones through the years and have been to the emergency room several times for NOTHING ! I save strong pain meds back from other medical problems and I don't leave home without them anymore. Without warning I had one at work when they found me in pain in the bathroom floor they called an ambulance which I refused and begged some to take me home to get my meds they have been with me every day since. Some have given warnings like the unexplained aich in the back several days before and some had a about a 30 second warning some I have seen and others not which is scary and hard to believe considering how bad they hurt. Speaking of scared just watching this video and thinking about it has me shaking 😢
Amen on that. i was once in the ER waiting room and they took 2 hours to get me in and then 2 hours to get meds. They said i have to see the doctor first. Meanwhile he is on the phone yacking away and nobody seems to care about you. They look at you like your a nobody but the little old lady that walks in with a headache gets the treatment.
I have read many books, I listened to many UA-cam videos by many of the worlds leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
I have had kidney stones many times over years, I am 57 now. Last week one was stuck in between kidney and bladder, backup of urine in kidney. If a kidney stone pain is 1-10 a 10 which I thought was painful. When it backs up into kidney it's 100, I never want to experience pain like that again, was like getting kidney removed while awake with someone using butter knife. Morphine x 2 was zero help, then iv toradol and pain went away. I think I have minor kidney issues now since the backup into kidney, happened 2 days in row and was at ER both times, now my body is holding water etc, keeping electrolytes in me and drinking a lot of water.
Had 4 babies with no pain meds at all nd they were all around 9 lbs. Had stones nd I'd say the pain is 100 times worse than labor. At xmas I had an infected kidney stone that caused sepsis nd that pain was 120 for sure
My first stone was when I was 9 months pregnant with my second child. So much pain. That was ‘94. Ended up with them again years later. Old doctor kept sending me to physical therapy because he thought my pain (I felt bruised all the time) was from my weight training. Needless to say I nearly died from going septic. I have a great Urologist who saved my life, he did a PCNL , which no dr in my county will perform, plus I had several more surgeries that year…one after another after another. An entire year of excruciating pain and not being able to leave the house because I couldn’t be away from the toilet. Now, a year and half later, I have 3 more plus I gained weight. I am one of those people which the family curse. My life goes on, but dang it, I want what I had of my life back. Great video. Thank you.
Im 70 years young and went to the ER because the pain was excruciating to find out for the first time that I have kidney stones. That one passed that first day and my pain passed with it. As of yesterday I'm now going through it again. The pain is horrific. Starting today I will be taking apple cider vinagar daily to help dissolve the other 7 and hopefully prevent future stones. This truly is the worst pain I've ever experienced. Even worse than when I was struck by a train or giving Natural Childbirth. *footnote I love your humor and your expertise. God Bless you and Merry Christmas!
@@AC-LING666 by the grace of God. Hung upside down for 15-20 minutes after my vehicle rolled 2-3 times and finally stopped upside down on the roof. Not one scratch nor one drop of blood. Miracles do still happen.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo ,,
Ohhhwwww...I've had some bad time with those buggars! Had surgery 3 times. And screamed in agony to pass a stone at home! At one time I had 11 stones in each kidney! I am clear right now! Thank GOD MOST HIGH!!! Thank God for you urologists' who bless us with your mercy and help in this!! THANK YOUUUUU!!!❤
@thegunsngloryshow Perhaps it's the American diet? High sugar, fats, salt and everything else we all are guilty of consuming may contribute to certain ailments.
@@noturningbackever493 you are 100% correct, this crap makes us sick. I gave up mostly carbs and have felt great for 2.5 years. Also got rid of diabetes with ease. "type 2"
CHANCA PIEDRA WORKS!!! Last night my pain was building… I was mins away from taking an Uber to the ER. Remembered I bought the CP for my husband’s crisis and took 2 Tbsps (as directed) and within 30 mins, pain subsided by 70%. I was asleep within an hour. This morning, other than a little tenderness in the back area, I feel fine. Will continue to take 2 Tbsp 3x day for next week or two, and then stay on a maintenance dose of 2 Tbsp every 2 weeks. This stuff works and saves my last night 11/4/24🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I respect and thank doctors, but as someone who had kidney stones (10 mm) for years, I will give you one piece of advice: Every morning, blend half a lemon with some water and drink it. Also, add some rock salt (optional). Wait half an hour before breakfast. You will not have any more stones. Thank me later.
@@theresablanton2727 hii i m indain ved . M the 3rd generation in my family i have a harbal medicine for kidney stone ..all types kidney stone i remove only 7 days .......m the king removing kidney stones..
@@dlower23 yes, put half a lemon into a blender with water and skin all. I prefer to add some rock salt, vanilla oil, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. I also add the juice of the walnut shells that I have soaked overnight and mix.
I feel like I have PTSD from passing previous stones… so that any kidney twitch or flank pain literally sends me into a No No no no no no not again!! Praying pleading
I'm experiencing that now. I really hope that isn't the case. Thinking about it I have been nauseous and vomiting out of no where for the last 2 weeks and the twitches and flank uncomfortableness is present. I suffer with back spasms and have herniated disks in my L4/5 so I've been thinking it's that. Let me start sweating and throwing up again. I'm going hospital. Damn that maybe a very real possibility. #prayingpleading
The passing or the attack? I am not sure if that is the same. I had no stones before ever and suddenly 2 days ago I woke up with backpain so I decided to go to the toilet and the pain become worse. I had a lot of pain and vomiting and I didn't know what was happening and I had to wait 2 hours to call the doctor because what I had was not seen as emergency. The pain took around 3 hours. The stone is not through still, but I haven't had much more of those extreme pains so far. Just regular pain and the need to go to the toilet XD
I had to change my entire diet! The diet given to me in the ER didn’t help. I kept producing stones. I went completely plant based. I drink 16 ounces of celery juice every morning. And I drink water with every meal. I also keep cold water at my bedside. I only drink water no sodas no juice except celery juice. I also drank stone breaker tea in the beginning when and if I felt anything…I don’t ever want to experience that pain again. And I can now tell that I’ve fixed the problem because I no longer have that colicky feeling that I use to have in my stomach and what I thought was frequent UTIs has completely disappeared. That’s how I manage and prevent kidney stones. It’s been 5 years!
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
I have RTA (Renal Tubular Acidosis) and PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). I would love more information about the stone breaker tea. I’ve been dealing with this for well over 15 years. I AM TIRED! I NEED HELP! Just had a 9mm kidney stone removed today (11mm was the biggest), 5+ nephrostomy tubes, and numerous stents. Looking for any recommendations or helpful tips.
I have had kidney stones since 1980’s passed them 2 X. My mother also had them. In Phoenix my MD said that I had medullary sponge kidneys. Here in Florida this urologist says not correct. I constantly form them. I am now drinking Water with lemon crystal light to reduce oxylates per nurse practitioner. As an aside my Boston Terrier also had them in Phoenix & had to buy special dog food. Jeanne
I passed a 2 cm. Stone after month in pain, taking shots of lime juice and olive oil and magnesium every morning also drinking lots of water, the stone broke and passed like a line of sand or salt the pain was worse than labor pain? I am so glad somebody gave me the recomendation.
I had a kidney stone infection once. I've also survived a sudden aneurysm before, the worst headache of my life. Let me tell you they both were painful. However, that kidney stone is the one I don't want to experience again. NEVER! 😒
Last december had one and it was the worst pain i EVER experienced. Mine was a small one and I cant imagine the pain of a larger one passing. Mine was caused by dehydration. My advice to keep away from those deathly stones? Stay HYDRATED!!!!!! After that experience I now drink water regularly.
Chanca Piedra it is then! Taking it the 2nd day and already noticed decrease/absence of pain even if Calcium and Phosphorus is consumed. Thank you for confirming my tackling approach of the kidney crystals deposits.
Metoo in emergency preoperative they ask if I wanted to be brought back if something happened and u said no of course I was doped on morphine but never felt so close to death couldn't quit shaking thought my teeth would break. Was in Icu for 3 days.
زوجى يبلغ من العمر 55 سنه مرض بمرض التصلب اللويحى بالصدفه عندة الفحص ضهر عندة ورم فى الكلى لحد الأن لم يعرف ألاطباء مرض خبيث او غير خبيث لكن طبيب التنويم يرفض أجراء العمليه خوفأ عليه لأن التنفس لم يساعده أرجو المساعدة هل فى طرق غير أجراء التنويم لما سألنا الدكتور قال فى دول لم يذكر أسمها وباقي زوجى فى حيرة من أمرة اتمنى منكم معلومه تساعدة فى أجراء العمليه ولكم جزيل الشكر متابعه من فلندا
@@TalkingWithDocs Hi Dr ! For the last few weeks, whatever I eat (moderately) I feel that it is left in the esophagus, even though I drink a little water! I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't take drugs (I use metformin and Omeprazole as medicines) The problem is that I can't breathe when I lie down, on any side!! If I sit in an armchair, the problem is reduced by 50%, but as soon as I lie down, that feeling in my throat, esophagus, as if it is putting pressure on my lungs! I went to the Dr a month ago for other things, the results were good, negative, blood, urine! I don't know what's happening with my stomach? Esophagus? Lungs last few weeks?
@@AfGG easy fix? You’re joking, right? I know people who still got them after drinking years of lemon and water. It helps but it’s far from an easy fix.
My stone sucks! But, I am glad you posted this video. I passed a stone yesterday in the ER and now I am home getting ready for number two. It’s better when you know what’s coming and have meds and good advice on dealing with it
I had acute renal failure. After 8 months on dialysis, my kidney function returned I was taken off dialysis. It's been 8 years now and my kidney function is still stable
I just had ureteroscopy on a 6mm stone the day after Christmas. I went to the ER with severe pain and nausea on Christmas Eve. The doctor diagnosed hydronephrosis and, since it was a holiday, they opted to keep me in the hospital on order to manage my pain and nausea and to monitor my temperature. Even though I hated being in the hospital on Christmas, my history of managing my pain at home is poor. It was a very easy surgery this time, with very little post-op pain. But since this is my second surgery in one calendar year, the surgeon wants me to see a nephrologist. He also wants to keep the stent in for two weeks, which bummed me a little. This was my sixth kidney stone surgery in five years. I'm just glad I didn't have to have surgery during covid!
Unfortunately I’m very susceptible to stones. Just went to ER yesterday and was admitted for it. It’s 10mm which is by far the largest stone I’ve ever had. The other experiences were bad, but this one by FAR has been the worst, most excruciating pain I’ve ever experienced. I’m praying I can pass this by some miracle!
Im 18 n i have 12mm mah first evers i bin to er for idks how long like 2 weeks? N on 10 oct i gotta have op again so yeah N thay put tubes in me so itdosent blockmykidney idks why im typin, happy im not alone ig
note: im high af writin this i have like 7 stones in me 5 in right one but small ones n big 9ne in left n yeah im smokin so much to help manage n forget pain, idk if its making it wotsr or nots, ok rant overrrr
I had a kidney stone attack 2 days ago. I never had it before and I am just 28 years old. I really need to drink more, but the stone is not yet out, but I am happy that the extreme pain did not yet return.
My primary care Dr. and others I've seen for minor surgeries did not have a discussion about kidneys, diet, foods or that pre diabetes and high blood pressure could damage my kidneys. I've been seeing them all for 20 years. All they did was load me up with many medications that made my kidneys worse. Thank God for you Dr. Elbert. You are educating people before they damage themselves with all the Meds and bad food.
The second time I had this pain I did not go to the ER, I drank half a cup of olive oil mixed with the juice of a lemon and then kept sipping water spiked with apple cider vinegar and after an hour the pain was gone.
yup I had an ER visit 2 days in one week and every time there isn't a damn thing they can really do that isn't going to mess you up some way or other, these little bastards have caused me to get more CT scans than I'd ever want to and that's damaging in and of itself, I have come to notice sometimes you are just royally screwed in this life and some of us have the great misfortune of being stone formers
Having been a moderate/heavy drinker for 7 years and feeling the effects on my body and some recent health scares, this video is just that much more of a motivator to finally quit, which I'm on day 4. Wish me luck and if you're in a similar situation, prayers to you.
Thats a wonderful thing, praying for you. Jesus Christ loves you and died, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven to pay for your sin! Repent and turn to Him and you will walk in light and be saved. Read the book of John and Luke to see God's love for you!
✅ Good for you pal, it's a true poison you can work yourself away from. My daughter is 40yo. and slowly dying bcz of alcohol - ALL of her organs are failing & she now has to go to the hospital weekly to get a paracentesis (basically they insert a tube in her swollen belly side & fish around trying to locate & suck out all the fluids floating between her organs that her non-functioning liver is spilling off into her body) ... All bcz she liked alcohol too much. I applaud your efforts for a better life sir.
I have learned since my 30's to never take for granted what you do have.. recently lost my step father to type 1 diabetes and liver complications and then I had a recent bout of kidney stone that's been the worst I have ever experienced and I have come to appreciate and enjoy any moments I am not suffering, because you never know what might come from one moment to the next..
Recently had kidney stones. They are no joke. The worst pain I’v ever had that last for hours. Finally passed the stone in ER and immediately felt better. I’m terrified of having another.
It's honestly traumatizing, I am nearing the end (I hope) of my current stone which is near the bladder they told me.. but every little twinge and discomfort I feel in my sides causing PTSD flashbacks of fighting one
Although this video was released more than a year ago, I had to watch it! I'm an RN who has worked in the Emergency Department and have seen many patients with kidney stones in pain they cannot even begin to describe. So I help them out because I have passed more than 85 stones and had laser lithotripsy seven times. I've even managed to pass a 10 mm stone. Family history makes it difficult. All of my Mom's brothers and sisters (six of them) have had terrible problems with kidney stones. Of my 32 first cousins, 28 of us have had kidney stones. My own daughter started to have them at age 16. My best advice is to find a knowledgeable, compassionate urologist and if he/she is not helpful, keep looking.
Straight & simple talk here. I'd get up to 4 very large (oxalate) kidney stones a year. I've had NONE for 7 years now. I use something called 'Stone Breaker' tablets I get from Walmart. Active ingredient is something called Chanca Piedra & there are other brands available. Dosage is recommended 3 tablets a day (about 25 cents each) but I find that one a day works for me. If I feel back pain like from a pending stone I simply go to two tabs a day &never had a problem.
When I saw my Nephrologist for a cyst on my kidney I told her about an experience I had that the pain was worse than child birth. She responded, it was most likely a Kidney stone. Most women will describe the pain the same way. It's a pain I never want to have again. TY for this information. I hope I don't follow the 10 year statistic! I only have 3 more years to go for another one! 😮
I had kidney stone (15mm) for the second time on Feb 5, 2024. The pain is out of this world. The pain has been managed, but I’m still waiting to meet my urologist/nephrologist. 😢 I’m drinking a lot of water. I’ve also been advised to drink a certain type of water, with balanced minerals contents.
you guys are great!. I had an emergency in 2015 due to an obstruction that was misdiagnosed....4/23/24 - just came back from ER and I am hopeful I can pass the stone - this is very informative! thanks.
“Kidney stones are a bit more complicated than people think, everyone says just drink more water, but it’s actually a more complex topic. if there’s one thing you can do to help prevent them, it would be to keep yourself well hydrated.” I’m glad that doctor cleared that up 🤦🏻♂️
I have to say that I haven’t seen any doctor like *Dr Kosun* He is literally a heaven sent his herbal medicine is unrivaled. Thank you doctor for curing me with his natural roots and herbs ☘️☘️
,It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
My SIL had kidney stones right after my daughter gave birth. She developed gall stones at the same time! I was either taking him to the ER or babysitting their kids while he took her in! He told her the doc told him the pain was worse than childbirth. Not something you tell a new mom! I guess it's true. He passed his stone. She had surgery. One of the folklore tales of their marriage. ❤
In my case, My husband was suffering from Gall Stones and I had the kidney stones at the same time. I thought I had what he had because the pain was in the same spot. He had the operation and I painfully passed mine. I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three year's 🤞🏻
🥰It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo .,
My first kidney stone, it looked like I was standing in rain from the sweating!!! I’ve had a baby , but a kidney stone is so incredibly painful that I screamed all the way to the er. Then I passed out before I got to the reception area!😭 The 3rd time was laser surgery nine months ago. Now I have 5 kidney stones and one is 11mm. I’m no longer a candidate for surgery 🤷🏽♀️ Pray for me pray 🙏🏿
My dear uncle died after a few miserable years on dialysis waiting for a transplant. It was heart breaking to see what he went through. He felt awful after dialysis and couldn't live without it. He said the machine took too many minerals and didn't compare to having a natural kidney. Glad to learn how to take care of our kidneys now. Thank you doctor. Happy to support your wonderful work.
Had them 3 times now with ten years apart every time. I recogniise the pain now and know to ask for the muscle relaxants to pass them and give the relief. Urine full of blood and some stones in there. On holiday they put me in ct scan and gave me drip and fluids. After feeling better I drove home in record time. Vomiting heavy fever and excruciating pain in lower abdomen. Cant sit stand walk or lie down. Totally helpless. Good video. 👍
I'm pretty sure I have kidney stones, I have the pain along with a fever. Did they say if you had an infection? I'm wondering if I should go to the hospital or if I should wait it out and see if it passes.
I am nearing the end of my stone journey, its near the bladder they said and I am basically immobilized and can't really do anything until it passes and I heal from it all, not to mention all the doctor visits I will need to do to make sure everything is okay afterwards.. what fun it is to be the lucky few to get these
I jumped up from my bed when I saw this important information about kidney stones pop up on my UA-cam ....I don't know how much to thank you doctors I am going through kidney stones pain now as I am typing oh it has been a hell for ...13mm stone no money for surgery and emergency surgery is in demand. Patient from sierra leone west Africa. Pls help me!! Help save my life.
Currently being treated. Went to ER, confirmed stone. Tried waiting, but stone didn't move. Tried lithotripsy, but wasn't in right location, so placed a stent. Removed stent, successfully cut stone with contact laser and removed using uteroscopy, then put in new stent to help ureter heal properly. I go back soon to get second stent removed. No family history, and never had a stone before, but started eating "healthy" six months ago: almonds, spinach, reducing cheese (calcium). Also, in U.S., we get plastic funnels with screens instead of coffee filters.
@@roshanghadigaonkar8267 I wish you good luck. It's almost over! UPDATE: While I had the stents in, I found that it was painful if I stopped and restarted urinating. It's best to let it all out at once. The second stent removal was in my doctor's office. They squirted a painkiller up my "zizi" (didn't hurt, but felt weird), then waited a few minutes, then placed a thin tube up my "zizi" to pull out the stent. I expected the stent to be a short thing, but it's actually pretty long. It has been nearly a year, and things are going well. I watch what I eat most of the time. I went back last month for an X-ray, and they didn't see any new stones. I'm just trying to share my survivor story. It's quite an ordeal.
I was just released from a hospital in NW Oregon for: Kidney Damage, 5mm Stone, Sepsis, UTI, and E.Coli diagnosis. I already had an emergency stint inserted around the stone, and in about 2 weeks, I have a 2nd procedure to remove the stone and stint.
YOU DOCTORS ARE INSANE! I just went through a kidney stone in December. The WORST PAIN KF MY LIFE AND IVE HAD 3 BABIES! I SCREAMED CUT MY WAIST OFF! I couldn't get comfortable in any position. Thank GOD MY HOSPITAL SHOT ME FULL IF MORPHINE RUSHED ME THROUGH A CT SCAN AND FOUND THE STONE SRUCK IN MY URETER! 😮. The urologist was able to remove it and put a stent in. The stent was malplaced and caused an infection with another ambulance ride to ER. My KIDNEY RUPERGED FROM THE STONE COMING OUT OF MY KIDNEY INTO THE URETER BY SCRAPING THE KIDNEY! I now have a nephrostomy bag in my right kidney a week stay in the hospital and found out my left kidney isn't producing urine anymore. YOU SENT YOUR PATIENT HOME IN THAT MUCH PAIN? THANK GOD FOR MY DR KEEPING ME DRUGGED UP UNTIL SURGERY! Now my right kidney is functioning at only 46%! YOU DRS NEED TO TAKE THESE THINGS MORE SERIOUS. There's no way I could pass that stone! I WANTED TO DIE!
I am going through stuck stone now backing up urine into my kidney, buy can't bring myself to get the stent and break up stone due to complications. I feel your pain, so sad you had complications😢
@@rotwiler7674 let them put a stent in and let them try to remove the stone instead of passing it. It's literally the worst pain I've ever experienced. They can break it up or remove it. Luckily I have a phenomenal urologist who was able to remove it from the ureter. But it ruptured my kidney while passing getting stuck just leaving the kidney into the tube. No kidney stone patient should be sent home from the hospital to pass that on their own, I believe. It's just so painful and dangerous. Without more imaging, they wouldn't have known my kidney ruptured. And the nephrostomy bag was painful as well. If you are male you have a longer route to expel that stone than a woman. The only thing that made me feel better was hearing a Dr say she had just gone through the same thing weeks earlier and knows how we kidney patients feel.
I suffered with a stone for over three week's thinking it was a gallbladder issue since my husband had just suffered from that. It was so painful when I passed it ........ I passed out and hit the floor. Was taken to the Hospital and was checked out (for the bump on my head too) x-rays showed my kidney had stones, the discomfort had dissipated while I was there. It had really passed (whew). I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three years and clear so far. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH
@@suesuez8452 I did not know the size of my stones but obviously they were serious enough to cause pain and faint. The size you describe is a concern for both places, highly recommend a Doctor visit. Meanwhile Drink, Drink, Drink, Flush, Flush, Flush with Water. Dont wait for the condition to get worst.
@@suesuez8452 The most common medical procedure for treating kidney stones is known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). This therapy uses high-energy shock waves to break a kidney stone into little pieces. The small pieces can then move through the urinary tract more easily.
I’ve had two about 10 years apart. This last time when that pain started in my side i knew exactly what it was. I walked the floor all night and throwing up from the pain. I got to my doctor early next morning and he was furious. He said I should have gone to ER. There is no pain like it. Labor pains start and stop. This pain is constant and nothing you can do to stop it.
I'm so surprised that you brought up Chanka Piedra. It truly works and I had nearly30 kidney stones and three lithotripses. Since starting Chanka Piedra I haven't had one in 15 years! You three doctors are absolutely bang on with every bit of your video!
can confirm the pain. 15 on a scale of 10. first time I was 17. balled up on the floor of the car on the way to the hospital. honestly was thinking about what it would be like to just die than endure the pain any longer. had a few more over the years.
And what did you do to prevent this from happening, Im 17 now and had it two times already in my right kidney just in three weeks time. Now i feel a slight pain in the left one. I really don’t want to get through this again…
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
For me, I would describe it as the 7th circle of hell, you have pain on a scale of 1 to 10.. then you have cavities and kidney stones which are an inferno grade pain that is off the scale
I have a stone lodged in my ureter. I had a ureteroscopy procedure from below, Doctor could not get the stone into the basket so he stopped before he did any damage. Then I was sent to another hospital for a nephrostomy tube to drain the swollen kidney, then a week later got a double J stent. There was some pain as they worked the wire attempting to and finally getting past the stone. After a dye test to check kidney and stent function, the nephrostomy tube was removed. I was told that I may have to have a new stent every three months as kidney stones form on the stent since it is a foreign object in the body. I must say that the care I received was excellent and I trusted the six doctors that I have seen since treatment started 3 months ago.
yup! I have had a few (that I noticed) that have been pretty painful but mostly resolved in a short amount of time, I was keeled over and experiencing excruciating pain but my most recent one has been merciless like the devil himself took his pitchfork and jabbed it into my side and slid it downwards, normally I am fairly tough, I have my moments, but this one had me crying and begging for the end
I have experienced kidney stones twice in the past and on both occasions, a stent was required to be placed. The pain that comes along with it is indescribable and the anxiety of going to the emergency room in Canada is immeasurable. The only form of relief that I could find was through heat therapy, such as hot baths, hot showers, hot water bottles, or heating pads. This was after the stent was placed and there were still occasional waves of pain and blockage.
Having a stent is sometimes worse than having the stone itself. Took out mine myself today and almost broke down in tears. The pain that came after I pulled it out almost made me call an ambulance. After having some painkillers the pain eventually went away after a few hours but those were some brutal "few" hours.
I guess everyone is different. My husband removed his own stent but had no pain. His 12 mm stone was broken up with the scope and laser however the surgeon had to leave about a 3 mm portion to pass since when he tried to break that up it wanted to spin. He had no pain after the surgery😊 Now I hope he never has that again although they saw a 5 mm stone in his kidney which they left.
Had a kidney infection and large (10) stone 8/22. Cleared infection and readmitted for laser treatment. Got along fine, but HATED the stent. I had a wonderful female urologist!
It's called in Spanish FLOR DE PIEDRA. In Mexico we collect them in the stones. During the summer is dried but when put water it goes green and soft immediately. It works 100%.
Never had one,until now,age 75.Was being treated for U.T.I.Went to E.R.,had C.T. scan,found a stone.Symtom was blood in urine.Now I am about to deliver my first little darling thru tube insertion!!Stay well.
30 Years old just got back from the E.R. Waiting for a scan. I definitely have a Kidney stone. I curse my younger self for thinking water is gross, a life time of minimal water intake has caused me excruciating pain and will now drink gallons of water daily in fear of another emergence from the crystal menace.
I am one of those people who grows kidney stones. I've passed 4 so far over the years. My urologist told me 4 years ago that I have a 6 mm and two other small stones. It's a bad feeling to know you have something that will cause pain when it moves. Well, this past weekend, while on a camping trip, the big one decided to move. My husband knows the routine and immediately rushed me to the ER. Thankfully the ER hooked me up to fluids and pain meds while I had to wait for a room to open. Pain management is crucial for kidney stones. 3 days later and it still hasn't passed. I go back to my urologist in two days and they will evaluate if they need to go after it. I'm not wanting to have surgery, but relief has to come somehow.
My recent stone was the worst I have ever had.. usually water knocks it out but for some odd reason this stone was merciless, I got so many crazy symptoms, extreme pressure, renal colic of course, bladder sensations, groin sensations it has been such a harrowing experience and my stone was last seen near the entrance to the bladder and thank god, no other stones were seen, so after this being like my 5th one, I am taking my diet extremely seriously, water and low oxalate foods
@@elsavaldivia1602no procedures needed yet, normally the pass on their own, I never visibly see them so I imagine they may dissolve or flake off into such small pieces I don't notice.. It's been mostly quiet, I get some sensations like side discomfort but I also have a tight back so hard to say.. I'm going in for follow up imaging soon to make sure everything is okay.. Have you ever had any kidney stones before?
I'm currently trying to pass my 4th kidney stone in 15 years. Previously I have passed a 5mm stone, then had two separate Lithotripsy procedures. Worst part is having the stent, and then having to remove the stent myself after a week. Removing the stent is uncomfortable, but not super painful. But both times, about 30 minutes after removing the sent, I had THE WORST PAIN I have ever felt in my life. I even removed it VERY slowly. Apparently my body does not like that at all.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo ,.,.
Italian is very close to Spanish (language) Now I know what my Father was calling me since I was a kid! A stone breaker!! I learn so much from you guys! 😂 ♥
I need to clarify as someone who has had a kidney stone, appendicitis, and long, painful childbirths. They are equally painful depending on length of labor. I had a nice quick labor and child birth, and it was intense, but for less than an hour. I have also had horrible drawn out labor fueled with exhaustion and stalled dilation. The intense pain is equal. The difference is in the time that you are in pain, size and location, etc. For some, unbearable, for others extremely painful, bu😮t over quickly (hour or two). The absolute worse was when my husband had a terrible stone. He was vomiting and passing out from the pain. I was two weeks postpartum with a c-section plus appendectomy. I drove my husband to the hospital. He was lying on the floor of our van and couldn’t get up by himself. I ran inside to get help but was met with stares and apathy from the staff. There were no people in the waiting room. The staff was just standing around staring at me. Finally I saw a wheelchair and took it outside to get my husband. I got him in the chair and brought him inside. Finally, someone began to take our information and react appropriately. 😂 it’s been 23 years and I am still annoyed by that day.
Just had my second kidney stone a few days ago. Not sure if it passed but the pain has gone. They cause excruciating pain. My dad had them too. He had to get surgery ( twice I believe). Helpful video!
Thanks you Docs for the help. My husband has suffered from large and so many kidney stones since he was 40. He is in his 78 now and still has them. He has had kidney major surgery at one point. He is in excellent health otherwise. His urologist is excellent. He has been on diets of all kinds. nothing has made a difference. Feel so bad for him. He is so active and golf’s at a high level 3 times a week on a very long course. Still runs companies and is of sound mind. I really have not seen any big changes in the consideration of this condition in almost 40 years. We live in the Vancouver British Columbia area. Excellent care for him. You guys are The Best. You are so helpful with explaining health to everyone. Enjoy all your videos and your knowledge and help along with your friendship together is so helpful to us and those who follow your program. Please keep doing this. Tremendously helpful and so appreciated by those who watch and learn from you fun Docs. 🤗😊⭐️❤
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
that what is so frustrating about these, I take such good care of myself but I swear to you, these kidney stones will be the end of me, either from complications or I just flippin quit this life myself lol
Just had a crash course in this 4 days then surgery the stone blocked my kidney and made it swell and popped some valve had to get a stent installed and stone was stuck because of scar tissue. Great video thanks
Had 1 stone only. Worse pain ever. Rather have a baby than have another one. Went to the ER within 15 minutes of the start of the pain. Within 1 hour had ct scan and medication to kill pain. Went home and passed it 2 days later. Knew I was going to pass it because the pain came back again for about 15 minutes.
I was in the ER yesterday for over 6 hours. I had to wait over four hours in pain before they ran a CT scan. At age 64, it’s my first time ever having kidney stones. They are rare in women, but the physician’s assistant in the ER said she had never seen this … I have 3 stones and they are on both sides. On the right side I have a 4mm stone and on the left side I have two stones, one 2mm and the other 8mm. They sent me home with Oxycodone which hasn’t touched the pain! I feel like I’m going crazy with the pain. Of course, it happened going into the Christmas holiday weekend, so I can’t contact my urologist until Tuesday. I don’t know how I’m going to survive the non-stop pain for three more days!
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
When I was younger (19'ish) I had kidney pain like a stone which progressed over time. Started when I would drink beer. Later it would just flare up for no reason or when I drank something like a soda. Anything that was like a diuretic. That's when I went to the hospital and later saw a urologist. They couldn't figure out what was wrong and confirmed it wasn't a kidney stone so then it was on to exploratory surgery whereby the surgeon discovered that my ureter on my affected kidney was blocked by an artery and essentially was underneath it. It was a birth defect which they corrected by cutting it and reattaching it over the artery. Everything returned to normal but if it wasn't for modern medicine, I wouldn't have made it another year.
I just passed one today. Excruciating pain and no comfortable position indeed. They gave me a strainer funnel to catch the bugger. It was jagged 😢 it took about 12 hours from the time the pain began, to pass it through. Such a relief!!
First kidney stone ever - 4mm this week. The pain was so intense I would rather die than go through it again. Went to ER at midnight, passed out from pain. they sent me home at 7 next morning after getting pain under control with morphine etc, Had oxy, high does advil other things for home in hopes it would pass. Didn’t matter. The pain returned by mid afternoon that same day, overriding all. Back to ER where they again did morphine, tramadol and anti nausea. Underwent the surgery. Best thing ever. Yes pain after and I still have to get stent removed but it’s nothing compared to the pain of the stone stuck at the entrance of the kidney. The surgeon said 4mm isn’t that big and it would pass on its own eventually. For those of you who have never been through it there is no “eventually.” Call me a wimp but I would nit be able to stand what they said could have been three weeks of that pain. By then I would have had to be seriously addict to opiates just to survive. If you get a stone and are in severe pain demand they remove it.
My husband was told to remove his own stent. I guess that is the Ontario govn't saving money for return visit. Anyway he was so glad to do that and it was easy to pull out♥️ We were going to frame it to remember this experience but I think there is no chance of forgetting the pain of a kidney stone.
thankfully for some strange reason and I am a very weak person, I tend to have a high pain threshold, I have some sort of innate resistance within me but even that runs out, sure severe out this world pain for maybe 20 minutes, okay I can make that.. but not for hours on end for that just fucking end me.. my current stone is 4 mm and near the bladder entrance, my ureters are nice and sore and I am so defeated and don't care about much of anything as it has damaged what was left of my mental health lol
I have surgury in 4 days with the VA to get my kidney stones removed.. I have a 14mm and a 12mm stone.. Been dealing will excruciating pain daily for the past year waiting on the VA to perform this surgery.. Great video BTW!!
Hey there docs every thing Dr. Incze said was spot on . Had a stone and it hurt like hell Though I Was having another P.E. it felt the same to me. 2019 was during my cancer safari not a good year .The pain would come and go very bad . The paramedics had to bring the gurney into my bedroom to get me . When I had P.E. I walked to the front door bent over with help. You don't want a urinary stent it hurts like hell when you have to relieve you self it feels like you are being stabbed . The stent is about1 foot long and it's curly cued like a pigs tail . I have a rock garden in right kidney my urethra tube has a J hook my doc said they are hanging out he said to let sleeping dogs lie in less there is an issue thanks for this video we sometimes don't listen to are docs when they are telling us things we can rewind and rewatch to understand what y'all are telling us . Great job you all !!!!!!!!!!
You doctors told me more in this clip than my urologists has in three visits waiting on lithotripsy scheduling date with a 5mm X 10MM stone in ureter. I feel better knowing the urethra is 10 times larger than Ureter so thanks so much and I just ordered the Piatra. thanks again.
I’m blessed with being genetically predisposed to kidney stones. Started passing them at the age of 12, and now at age 39 I couldn’t tell you how many I’ve passed. One of my worst was a 6mm stone. On the bright side, I have a pretty high pain tolerance. 🤷🏼♀️ * I have a urologist who monitors my condition. I have also altered my diet and drink lots of water. I’m better than I was, but I still get them fairly regularly. Yay me 🥴
eowyn8340. I bought a Pain Killing Ultrasound Machine for about £200 and a Cold Laser Device for £150. The Utrasound moves the stone so it passes and the Laser kills the infection. It's much better than suffering all the time. The stone is gone within a few minutes, and with no infection it passes easily.
@@Otomega1 I've had kidney stones for forty years. I have never had any removed in Hospital. To get rid of the Pain you need a Tourmaline magnet Back Support. This heats your back up and kills the bacteria and viruses. The best devices I have are a pain killing Ultrasound Device which vibrates deep inside your back and moves the stone so it passes out. I have a Multi Coloured Cold Laser which penetrates deep into your back and kills viruses and bacteria. It's good for Urinary infections and you can use it on your stomach. The Tourmaline Magnet stuff is very cheap to buy. The lasers and Ultrasound are about £100 each. But I found going to the Doctor a Waste of time. Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in Water with some sugar, and Cranberry juice helps a lot. Now the slightest feeling of a Kidney Stone and I get rid of it immediately. An infra red massager is good as well. They are about £30. Also a Magnetic self heating Back Support, which I wear in Bed is Brilliant.
I had a big 14 mm round stone like a marble that hit me on November 28th, 2020 at age 57, after getting a CT scan on December 2nd, 2020, I was in surgery on December 9th, 2020 having it removed. The surgery went very well and only a tiny incision was made in my lower left back. I stay in the hospital for two days, and was release to go home with the catheter which was removed 7 days later. My annual four follow-up over these past four years shows no more stone formation, I just had a 4th CT scan done a few days ago as a follow-up going on the 4th year, so just waiting for those results, hopefully will be good, so that I won't need any more scans going forward. A couple things that I like to mention that the doctors did not mention is that when you first get hit with the severe abdominal pain from the stone, you may experience several bouts of vomiting up clear liquid which was the case with me which happened like 5 times on the morning of the stone getting dislodged, each of the 5 times happened at (4:30am the second one at 4:45am, then 5:30am, 6am, and the final was at 6:30am. It was very scary because it was the first time that I experience a kidney stone, so I didn't know with was happening with me. I ended up driving myself to the ER at 7:30am in a lot of pain, and with an slightly elevated fever, and I was at the ER for 8 hours, sent home with a CT scan appointment a few days later which confirmed what I suspected. The pain subsided after the first day with pain meds, and rest, but some days were worst than other up to the day of the surgery. After the stone was removed, I felt much better. It took about 7 to 10 days to fully recover and be able to go on short walks, about 30 days just taking it easy after the surgery, and getting plenty of rest and the start of drinking more water.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
Should have mentioned a Staghorn stone which I just had surgically removed 10 days ago. Patients need to know about that stone & the surgery & recovery has been really rough
I've had several. Typically every 4 yrs. Last one was a month ago. It doesn't matter how tough, buff, fit, or lit you are. When you get a stone you're going DOWN to the ground in pure HELL.. This one took me 4 days to pass and an ER visit at the tail end just before it passed because I simply couldn't take the pain anymore. I was beat down and weak. Ended up w/a 3mm stone (not that big really). 3 hits of Diulodid(spelling), Toridol, Flexerol, ..Hospitals dont do much for you except to confirm what you know you have and give you some temporary relief. Oh and a BILL. Percocet 10mg barely bit the pain away. If you haven't had one DRINK water and take apple cider vinegar daily. The last 3 I have had I was working outside in the heat and drinking beer. Next day WHAMMO! I drink about a gallon of water a day but I still get them.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo😍😍😍😍
if it were possible to replace my inferior human kidney with an artificial one, I totally would because this thing is more of a crystal former than a functioning kidney it's ridiculous
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
I'd rather go through childbirth again than experience the pain associated with kidney stones. I was in agony. I couldn't even change my clothes before going to A&E at hospital. I looked dreadful. When I got to A&E, I vomited because my body could no longer handle the pain.
I throughly enjoyed this video, well as much as I can, being that I have a strong sense that I’m dealing with kidney stones as I type. Just took some pain meds and will making a dreaded trip to the ER tomorrow. I appreciated the information with a bit of a light-hearted, yet realistic approach.
I'm having #13 removed today. others have passed on their own, but this is a 1cm stone that first caused pain/vomiting in Feb. I've given it 8 months to do something to no avail. Pain was intermittent - hurt a few days, then no pain for weeks. The past 5-6 weeks it's hurt more than not, so had CT for size and location and make a plan. CT showed 1 more in left side and 2 in right kidney. all 4mm or smaller, so more fun to come.
@@elsavaldivia1602 thank you for asking. Had stent removed last Friday after 2 weeks and 3pm that afternoon I could hardly believe how great I felt. It had been so long since I felt good I’d almost forgotten the sensation! I go back today for final follow up. I passed one of the other 3-or maybe a remnant of large one that stent had prevented for passing. regardless it’s nice to feel good!
@@toddcospelich6381 So, you had surgery and had a stent , for how long? I will had extracorpóreas lithotripsy next week and I fear that some fragments will cause worse pain . Mine measures 7-8 mm
Part of the fun of a kidney stone is going to the emergency room and waiting 5 hours in excruciating pain including writhing on the floor and having the personnel get angry at you for doing that while they see people with colds before you get help. I'd like to thank the American hospitals everywhere who do that. Kudos. Great job.
Don't forget the $25,000 ambulance ride and hospital bills afterward. Especially when they run all the tests and end up saying, "Let's just wait and see if it will pass on its own." No prescription, no surgery, no machine to break up the stones. Thanks for coming, here's a $25,000 bill. We appreciate your patronage. Come again soon.
I fell you on that i was having one this week after hrs of waiting and practically in tears i laid on the er floor untill my name was called
I can sympathize with you. This just happened to me today. Spent 7 hours in the emergency room hugging and rubbing my abdomen. No matter what position I was in, I was in pain. Now I know what others go through. Thanks for sharing. 😊
After having 10 12 kidney stones through the years and have been to the emergency room several times for NOTHING ! I save strong pain meds back from other medical problems and I don't leave home without them anymore. Without warning I had one at work when they found me in pain in the bathroom floor they called an ambulance which I refused and begged some to take me home to get my meds they have been with me every day since. Some have given warnings like the unexplained aich in the back several days before and some had a about a 30 second warning some I have seen and others not which is scary and hard to believe considering how bad they hurt. Speaking of scared just watching this video and thinking about it has me shaking 😢
Amen on that. i was once in the ER waiting room and they took 2 hours to get me in and then 2 hours to get meds. They said i have to see the doctor first. Meanwhile he is on the phone yacking away and nobody seems to care about you. They look at you like your a nobody but the little old lady that walks in with a headache gets the treatment.
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I've had 3 children naturally, no pain medication. When I had a kidney stone at 60, and I agree, it was worse than childbirth
wow
I have had kidney stones many times over years, I am 57 now. Last week one was stuck in between kidney and bladder, backup of urine in kidney. If a kidney stone pain is 1-10 a 10 which I thought was painful. When it backs up into kidney it's 100, I never want to experience pain like that again, was like getting kidney removed while awake with someone using butter knife. Morphine x 2 was zero help, then iv toradol and pain went away. I think I have minor kidney issues now since the backup into kidney, happened 2 days in row and was at ER both times, now my body is holding water etc, keeping electrolytes in me and drinking a lot of water.
Had 4 babies with no pain meds at all nd they were all around 9 lbs. Had stones nd I'd say the pain is 100 times worse than labor. At xmas I had an infected kidney stone that caused sepsis nd that pain was 120 for sure
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Ouch.
@@amanda2825omg yes. 3 kiddos and nothing compared to me going into sepsis with a stone 2mths ago.
My first stone was when I was 9 months pregnant with my second child. So much pain. That was ‘94. Ended up with them again years later. Old doctor kept sending me to physical therapy because he thought my pain (I felt bruised all the time) was from my weight training. Needless to say I nearly died from going septic. I have a great Urologist who saved my life, he did a PCNL , which no dr in my county will perform, plus I had several more surgeries that year…one after another after another. An entire year of excruciating pain and not being able to leave the house because I couldn’t be away from the toilet. Now, a year and half later, I have 3 more plus I gained weight. I am one of those people which the family curse. My life goes on, but dang it, I want what I had of my life back. Great video. Thank you.
Welcome. Thanks for sharing
Im 70 years young and went to the ER because the pain was excruciating to find out for the first time that I have kidney stones. That one passed that first day and my pain passed with it. As of yesterday I'm now going through it again. The pain is horrific. Starting today I will be taking apple cider vinagar daily to help dissolve the other 7 and hopefully prevent future stones. This truly is the worst pain I've ever experienced. Even worse than when I was struck by a train or giving Natural Childbirth.
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I love your humor and your expertise. God Bless you and Merry Christmas!
if you were struck by a train how are you alive
@@AC-LING666 by the grace of God. Hung upside down for 15-20 minutes after my vehicle rolled 2-3 times and finally stopped upside down on the roof. Not one scratch nor one drop of blood. Miracles do still happen.
@@rt3156 im very happy for you and that God came to you in that moment. God Bless you
Did you have blood in urine?
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
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Ohhhwwww...I've had some bad time with those buggars! Had surgery 3 times. And screamed in agony to pass a stone at home! At one time I had 11 stones in each kidney!
I am clear right now! Thank GOD MOST HIGH!!! Thank God for you urologists' who bless us with your mercy and help in this!! THANK YOUUUUU!!!❤
@thegunsngloryshow Perhaps it's the American diet? High sugar, fats, salt and everything else we all are guilty of consuming may contribute to certain ailments.
@@noturningbackever493 you are 100% correct, this crap makes us sick. I gave up mostly carbs and have felt great for 2.5 years. Also got rid of diabetes with ease. "type 2"
CHANCA PIEDRA WORKS!!! Last night my pain was building… I was mins away from taking an Uber to the ER. Remembered I bought the CP for my husband’s crisis and took 2 Tbsps (as directed) and within 30 mins, pain subsided by 70%. I was asleep within an hour. This morning, other than a little tenderness in the back area, I feel fine. Will continue to take 2 Tbsp 3x day for next week or two, and then stay on a maintenance dose of 2 Tbsp every 2 weeks. This stuff works and saves my last night 11/4/24🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I respect and thank doctors, but as someone who had kidney stones (10 mm) for years, I will give you one piece of advice: Every morning, blend half a lemon with some water and drink it. Also, add some rock salt (optional). Wait half an hour before breakfast. You will not have any more stones. Thank me later.
Thanks for the tips!
I drink a whole cut up squeezed lemon in filtered water 72 oz or more per day. I haven’t had a kidney stone since 2017 and I had surgery on it. 💯
@@theresablanton2727 hii i m indain ved . M the 3rd generation in my family i have a harbal medicine for kidney stone ..all types kidney stone i remove only 7 days .......m the king removing kidney stones..
When you say blend with lemon do you mean squeeze a lemon into water?? Or actually put half a lemon into a blender with water skin and all?
@@dlower23 yes, put half a lemon into a blender with water and skin all. I prefer to add some rock salt, vanilla oil, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. I also add the juice of the walnut shells that I have soaked overnight and mix.
I feel like I have PTSD from passing previous stones… so that any kidney twitch or flank pain literally sends me into a No No no no no no not again!! Praying pleading
I'm experiencing that now. I really hope that isn't the case. Thinking about it I have been nauseous and vomiting out of no where for the last 2 weeks and the twitches and flank uncomfortableness is present. I suffer with back spasms and have herniated disks in my L4/5 so I've been thinking it's that. Let me start sweating and throwing up again. I'm going hospital. Damn that maybe a very real possibility. #prayingpleading
Right! I'm very traumatized by it
The passing or the attack? I am not sure if that is the same. I had no stones before ever and suddenly 2 days ago I woke up with backpain so I decided to go to the toilet and the pain become worse. I had a lot of pain and vomiting and I didn't know what was happening and I had to wait 2 hours to call the doctor because what I had was not seen as emergency. The pain took around 3 hours. The stone is not through still, but I haven't had much more of those extreme pains so far. Just regular pain and the need to go to the toilet XD
Yes I experienced that too and have spare morphine on hand in case it happens again.
Lemon water every morning now!
I had to change my entire diet! The diet given to me in the ER didn’t help. I kept producing stones. I went completely plant based. I drink 16 ounces of celery juice every morning. And I drink water with every meal. I also keep cold water at my bedside. I only drink water no sodas no juice except celery juice. I also drank stone breaker tea in the beginning when and if I felt anything…I don’t ever want to experience that pain again. And I can now tell that I’ve fixed the problem because I no longer have that colicky feeling that I use to have in my stomach and what I thought was frequent UTIs has completely disappeared. That’s how I manage and prevent kidney stones. It’s been 5 years!
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
I have RTA (Renal Tubular Acidosis) and PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). I would love more information about the stone breaker tea. I’ve been dealing with this for well over 15 years. I AM TIRED! I NEED HELP! Just had a 9mm kidney stone removed today (11mm was the biggest), 5+ nephrostomy tubes, and numerous stents. Looking for any recommendations or helpful tips.
@@trinastrong8618 ok I know someone who can really help you
@@trinastrong8618 there is someone who can help you with that
I have had kidney stones since 1980’s passed them 2 X. My mother also had them. In Phoenix my MD said that I had medullary sponge kidneys. Here in Florida this urologist says not correct. I constantly form them. I am now drinking Water with lemon crystal light to reduce oxylates per nurse practitioner. As an aside my Boston Terrier also had them in Phoenix & had to buy special dog food. Jeanne
I passed a 2 cm. Stone after month in pain, taking shots of lime juice and olive oil and magnesium every morning also drinking lots of water, the stone broke and passed like a line of sand or salt the pain was worse than labor pain? I am so glad somebody gave me the recomendation.
Magnesium suppliment or magnesium riched food?
Can you share your routine please??
Share the routine
My kidney stones built my urologist's house. I'm now working on sending his kids through college.
I am going on 3 years now having my next operation on the 9 of April 2024 walking with stents 4 months now I have CKD stage 3 it’s a living hell
Absolutely worse than child birth .
I hope the surgery went well!
Hey me too! Lol
LOL 😂
I had a kidney stone infection once. I've also survived a sudden aneurysm before, the worst headache of my life. Let me tell you they both were painful. However, that kidney stone is the one I don't want to experience again. NEVER! 😒
Last december had one and it was the worst pain i EVER experienced. Mine was a small one and I cant imagine the pain of a larger one passing. Mine was caused by dehydration. My advice to keep away from those deathly stones? Stay HYDRATED!!!!!! After that experience I now drink water regularly.
Chanca Piedra it is then! Taking it the 2nd day and already noticed decrease/absence of pain even if Calcium and Phosphorus is consumed. Thank you for confirming my tackling approach of the kidney crystals deposits.
Same story with the oxalates too!
Having a kidney stone helped me to lose my fear of death. After 4 days of that pain I actually WANTED to die. Good video!
Metoo in emergency preoperative they ask if I wanted to be brought back if something happened and u said no of course I was doped on morphine but never felt so close to death couldn't quit shaking thought my teeth would break. Was in Icu for 3 days.
That’s a good way to look at it
زوجى يبلغ من العمر 55 سنه مرض بمرض التصلب اللويحى بالصدفه عندة الفحص ضهر عندة ورم فى الكلى لحد الأن لم يعرف ألاطباء مرض خبيث او غير خبيث لكن طبيب التنويم يرفض أجراء العمليه خوفأ عليه لأن التنفس لم يساعده أرجو المساعدة هل فى طرق غير أجراء التنويم لما سألنا الدكتور قال فى دول لم يذكر أسمها وباقي زوجى فى حيرة من أمرة اتمنى منكم معلومه تساعدة فى أجراء العمليه ولكم جزيل الشكر متابعه من فلندا
I can soooo relate! 🤣🤣🤣 SERIOUSLY
Apple cider vinegar best cure
Th most intense pain ever! You can’t put your shoes on to go to the hospital 😢.THANKS DAD!
So sad! 😢
Thanks for sharing William
Easy fix drink water with squeezed lemon 💯
@@TalkingWithDocs Hi Dr ! For the last few weeks, whatever I eat (moderately) I feel that it is left in the esophagus, even though I drink a little water! I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't take drugs (I use metformin and Omeprazole as medicines) The problem is that I can't breathe when I lie down, on any side!! If I sit in an armchair, the problem is reduced by 50%, but as soon as I lie down, that feeling in my throat, esophagus, as if it is putting pressure on my lungs! I went to the Dr a month ago for other things, the results were good, negative, blood, urine! I don't know what's happening with my stomach? Esophagus? Lungs last few weeks?
@@AfGG easy fix? You’re joking, right? I know people who still got them after drinking years of lemon and water. It helps but it’s far from an easy fix.
My stone sucks! But, I am glad you posted this video. I passed a stone yesterday in the ER and now I am home getting ready for number two. It’s better when you know what’s coming and have meds and good advice on dealing with it
What meds/ advice has been good for you? Many thanks.
I had acute renal failure. After 8 months on dialysis, my kidney function returned I was taken off dialysis. It's been 8 years now and my kidney function is still stable
I just had ureteroscopy on a 6mm stone the day after Christmas. I went to the ER with severe pain and nausea on Christmas Eve. The doctor diagnosed hydronephrosis and, since it was a holiday, they opted to keep me in the hospital on order to manage my pain and nausea and to monitor my temperature. Even though I hated being in the hospital on Christmas, my history of managing my pain at home is poor. It was a very easy surgery this time, with very little post-op pain. But since this is my second surgery in one calendar year, the surgeon wants me to see a nephrologist. He also wants to keep the stent in for two weeks, which bummed me a little. This was my sixth kidney stone surgery in five years. I'm just glad I didn't have to have surgery during covid!
Ask about medullary sponge kidney
Unfortunately I’m very susceptible to stones. Just went to ER yesterday and was admitted for it. It’s 10mm which is by far the largest stone I’ve ever had. The other experiences were bad, but this one by FAR has been the worst, most excruciating pain I’ve ever experienced. I’m praying I can pass this by some miracle!
Did it pass ? I've had my for 2 months and it's stuck in the ureter. Idk how they will get it out.
10!!! Omg my biggest is 7mm and I was dying. Hope you're feeling better.
@@courtneyreece3590 what's your update ? Has it passed ?
Im 18 n i have 12mm mah first evers i bin to er for idks how long like 2 weeks? N on 10 oct i gotta have op again so yeah N thay put tubes in me so itdosent blockmykidney
idks why im typin, happy im not alone ig
note: im high af writin this i have like 7 stones in me 5 in right one but small ones n big 9ne in left n yeah im smokin so much to help manage n forget pain, idk if its making it wotsr or nots, ok rant overrrr
I had a kidney stone attack 2 days ago. I never had it before and I am just 28 years old. I really need to drink more, but the stone is not yet out, but I am happy that the extreme pain did not yet return.
The worst pain i ever encountered. Thank God for pain medication.
Try gout pain
pain meds like tylenol and ibuprofen do absolutely dick all for pain.
My primary care Dr. and others I've seen for minor surgeries did not have a discussion about kidneys, diet, foods or that pre diabetes and high blood pressure could damage my kidneys. I've been seeing them all for 20 years. All they did was load me up with many medications that made my kidneys worse. Thank God for you Dr. Elbert. You are educating people before they damage themselves with all the Meds and bad food.
The second time I had this pain I did not go to the ER, I drank half a cup of olive oil mixed with the juice of a lemon and then kept sipping water spiked with apple cider vinegar and after an hour the pain was gone.
Thank you for sharing - in such pain! I pray this works. I am hearing Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is good too
True that. Kidney stone pain is "off the charts." I've experienced 3 to episodes over the course of 10 years. Once went to the ER twice in one day.
yup I had an ER visit 2 days in one week and every time there isn't a damn thing they can really do that isn't going to mess you up some way or other, these little bastards have caused me to get more CT scans than I'd ever want to and that's damaging in and of itself, I have come to notice sometimes you are just royally screwed in this life and some of us have the great misfortune of being stone formers
Having been a moderate/heavy drinker for 7 years and feeling the effects on my body and some recent health scares, this video is just that much more of a motivator to finally quit, which I'm on day 4. Wish me luck and if you're in a similar situation, prayers to you.
Thats a wonderful thing, praying for you.
Jesus Christ loves you and died, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven to pay for your sin! Repent and turn to Him and you will walk in light and be saved. Read the book of John and Luke to see God's love for you!
What does drinking alcohol have to do with a kidney stone?
@@truthseek3017too much booze dehydrates the body, add to that bad diet will most def cause kidney stones in some people.
✅ Good for you pal, it's a true poison you can work yourself away from. My daughter is 40yo. and slowly dying bcz of alcohol - ALL of her organs are failing & she now has to go to the hospital weekly to get a paracentesis (basically they insert a tube in her swollen belly side & fish around trying to locate & suck out all the fluids floating between her organs that her non-functioning liver is spilling off into her body) ...
All bcz she liked alcohol too much.
I applaud your efforts for a better life sir.
I have learned since my 30's to never take for granted what you do have.. recently lost my step father to type 1 diabetes and liver complications and then I had a recent bout of kidney stone that's been the worst I have ever experienced and I have come to appreciate and enjoy any moments I am not suffering, because you never know what might come from one moment to the next..
Recently had kidney stones. They are no joke. The worst pain I’v ever had that last for hours. Finally passed the stone in ER and immediately felt better. I’m terrified of having another.
Yes it's brutal!
The relief is instant I hear. It's as if someone is pulling a sword out of you but once it's out you feel instant relief from it.
It's honestly traumatizing, I am nearing the end (I hope) of my current stone which is near the bladder they told me.. but every little twinge and discomfort I feel in my sides causing PTSD flashbacks of fighting one
Although this video was released more than a year ago, I had to watch it! I'm an RN who has worked in the Emergency Department and have seen many patients with kidney stones in pain they cannot even begin to describe. So I help them out because I have passed more than 85 stones and had laser lithotripsy seven times. I've even managed to pass a 10 mm stone.
Family history makes it difficult. All of my Mom's brothers and sisters (six of them) have had terrible problems with kidney stones. Of my 32 first cousins, 28 of us have had kidney stones. My own daughter started to have them at age 16. My best advice is to find a knowledgeable, compassionate urologist and if he/she is not helpful, keep looking.
Straight & simple talk here. I'd get up to 4 very large (oxalate) kidney stones a year. I've had NONE for 7 years now. I use something called 'Stone Breaker' tablets I get from Walmart. Active ingredient is something called Chanca Piedra & there are other brands available. Dosage is recommended 3 tablets a day (about 25 cents each) but I find that one a day works for me. If I feel back pain like from a pending stone I simply go to two tabs a day &never had a problem.
You three make a good team: by age, input/question/summary, chemistry, and joking comments.
When I saw my Nephrologist for a cyst on my kidney I told her about an experience I had that the pain was worse than child birth. She responded, it was most likely a Kidney stone. Most women will describe the pain the same way. It's a pain I never want to have again. TY for this information. I hope I don't follow the 10 year statistic! I only have 3 more years to go for another one! 😮
Good luck Serena
I had kidney stone (15mm) for the second time on Feb 5, 2024. The pain is out of this world. The pain has been managed, but I’m still waiting to meet my urologist/nephrologist. 😢
I’m drinking a lot of water. I’ve also been advised to drink a certain type of water, with balanced minerals contents.
Can u tell us d name of d water pls?
@@olufunkeojeleye7205 the water is “Evian” or “Vittel”
Yeah ...may in know the kind of water Friend❤❤
Thanks
My husband own is 13.5mm but he doesn't have any pain or fever or nothing
I just had that yesterday, the pain was so intense to the point where I threw up 5 times in the ER. It’s just awful. I’m better now today.
Glad to hear that
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you guys are great!. I had an emergency in 2015 due to an obstruction that was misdiagnosed....4/23/24 - just came back from ER and I am hopeful I can pass the stone - this is very informative! thanks.
“Kidney stones are a bit more complicated than people think, everyone says just drink more water, but it’s actually a more complex topic. if there’s one thing you can do to help prevent them, it would be to keep yourself well hydrated.”
I’m glad that doctor cleared that up 🤦🏻♂️
Now you know!
I have to say that I haven’t seen any doctor like *Dr Kosun* He is literally a heaven sent his herbal medicine is unrivaled. Thank you doctor for curing me with his natural roots and herbs ☘️☘️
First time kidney stone. Worst pain I've ever had!
,It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
Just had my second this year. No pain like it....i seriously feared for my heart the pain was so bad 😢
My SIL had kidney stones right after my daughter gave birth. She developed gall stones at the same time! I was either taking him to the ER or babysitting their kids while he took her in! He told her the doc told him the pain was worse than childbirth. Not something you tell a new mom! I guess it's true. He passed his stone. She had surgery. One of the folklore tales of their marriage. ❤
In my case, My husband was suffering from Gall Stones and I had the kidney stones at the same time. I thought I had what he had because the pain was in the same spot. He had the operation and I painfully passed mine. I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three year's 🤞🏻
That’s funny
I get kidney stones at least once a year or every other year. Cranberry or Lemon juice seems to help me.
🥰It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
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My first kidney stone, it looked like I was standing in rain from the sweating!!! I’ve had a baby , but a kidney stone is so incredibly painful that I screamed all the way to the er. Then I passed out before I got to the reception area!😭
The 3rd time was laser surgery nine months ago. Now I have 5 kidney stones and one is 11mm. I’m no longer a candidate for surgery 🤷🏽♀️ Pray for me pray 🙏🏿
Thank you to the 3 of you. I found the video very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
My dear uncle died after a few miserable years on dialysis waiting for a transplant. It was heart breaking to see what he went through. He felt awful after dialysis and couldn't live without it. He said the machine took too many minerals and didn't compare to having a natural kidney. Glad to learn how to take care of our kidneys now. Thank you doctor. Happy to support your wonderful work.
Had them 3 times now with ten years apart every time. I recogniise the pain now and know to ask for the muscle relaxants to pass them and give the relief. Urine full of blood and some stones in there. On holiday they put me in ct scan and gave me drip and fluids. After feeling better I drove home in record time. Vomiting heavy fever and excruciating pain in lower abdomen. Cant sit stand walk or lie down. Totally helpless. Good video. 👍
Sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing your experience
I'm pretty sure I have kidney stones, I have the pain along with a fever. Did they say if you had an infection? I'm wondering if I should go to the hospital or if I should wait it out and see if it passes.
I am nearing the end of my stone journey, its near the bladder they said and I am basically immobilized and can't really do anything until it passes and I heal from it all, not to mention all the doctor visits I will need to do to make sure everything is okay afterwards.. what fun it is to be the lucky few to get these
I jumped up from my bed when I saw this important information about kidney stones pop up on my UA-cam ....I don't know how much to thank you doctors
I am going through kidney stones pain now as I am typing oh it has been a hell for ...13mm stone no money for surgery and emergency surgery is in demand.
Patient from sierra leone west Africa.
Pls help me!! Help save my life.
How r u now ?
Currently being treated. Went to ER, confirmed stone. Tried waiting, but stone didn't move. Tried lithotripsy, but wasn't in right location, so placed a stent. Removed stent, successfully cut stone with contact laser and removed using uteroscopy, then put in new stent to help ureter heal properly. I go back soon to get second stent removed. No family history, and never had a stone before, but started eating "healthy" six months ago: almonds, spinach, reducing cheese (calcium).
Also, in U.S., we get plastic funnels with screens instead of coffee filters.
Ha thanks for sharing John. Good luck!
Exactly my story. Currently having post surgery stent.
@@roshanghadigaonkar8267 I wish you good luck. It's almost over!
UPDATE: While I had the stents in, I found that it was painful if I stopped and restarted urinating. It's best to let it all out at once.
The second stent removal was in my doctor's office. They squirted a painkiller up my "zizi" (didn't hurt, but felt weird), then waited a few minutes, then placed a thin tube up my "zizi" to pull out the stent. I expected the stent to be a short thing, but it's actually pretty long.
It has been nearly a year, and things are going well. I watch what I eat most of the time. I went back last month for an X-ray, and they didn't see any new stones.
I'm just trying to share my survivor story. It's quite an ordeal.
Had one last Thursday that woke me up at 2:30 am. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. And I'm only on day five
I was just released from a hospital in NW Oregon for: Kidney Damage, 5mm Stone, Sepsis, UTI, and E.Coli diagnosis. I already had an emergency stint inserted around the stone, and in about 2 weeks, I have a 2nd procedure to remove the stone and stint.
YOU DOCTORS ARE INSANE! I just went through a kidney stone in December. The WORST PAIN KF MY LIFE AND IVE HAD 3 BABIES! I SCREAMED CUT MY WAIST OFF! I couldn't get comfortable in any position. Thank GOD MY HOSPITAL SHOT ME FULL IF MORPHINE RUSHED ME THROUGH A CT SCAN AND FOUND THE STONE SRUCK IN MY URETER! 😮. The urologist was able to remove it and put a stent in. The stent was malplaced and caused an infection with another ambulance ride to ER. My KIDNEY RUPERGED FROM THE STONE COMING OUT OF MY KIDNEY INTO THE URETER BY SCRAPING THE KIDNEY! I now have a nephrostomy bag in my right kidney a week stay in the hospital and found out my left kidney isn't producing urine anymore. YOU SENT YOUR PATIENT HOME IN THAT MUCH PAIN? THANK GOD FOR MY DR KEEPING ME DRUGGED UP UNTIL SURGERY! Now my right kidney is functioning at only 46%! YOU DRS NEED TO TAKE THESE THINGS MORE SERIOUS. There's no way I could pass that stone! I WANTED TO DIE!
Glad you are ok. Not sure what you're talking about. We said it is often referred to as the most painful thing in medicine
Sue!
I am going through stuck stone now backing up urine into my kidney, buy can't bring myself to get the stent and break up stone due to complications. I feel your pain, so sad you had complications😢
@TalkingWithDocs think means some Doctors. When I went to ER they were slow to do anything. My urologist is excellent.
@@rotwiler7674 let them put a stent in and let them try to remove the stone instead of passing it. It's literally the worst pain I've ever experienced. They can break it up or remove it. Luckily I have a phenomenal urologist who was able to remove it from the ureter. But it ruptured my kidney while passing getting stuck just leaving the kidney into the tube. No kidney stone patient should be sent home from the hospital to pass that on their own, I believe. It's just so painful and dangerous. Without more imaging, they wouldn't have known my kidney ruptured. And the nephrostomy bag was painful as well. If you are male you have a longer route to expel that stone than a woman.
The only thing that made me feel better was hearing a Dr say she had just gone through the same thing weeks earlier and knows how we kidney patients feel.
I suffered with a stone for over three week's thinking it was a gallbladder issue since my husband had just suffered from that. It was so painful when I passed it ........ I passed out and hit the floor. Was taken to the Hospital and was checked out (for the bump on my head too) x-rays showed my kidney had stones, the discomfort had dissipated while I was there. It had really passed (whew). I now drink plenty of water 💦 and a lemon 🍋 (ground up seeds and all) with a tall glass of water daily. I have added cranberry and celery juice as part of my list of to do's. Three years and clear so far. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH
Flush flush Pippi. Thanks for sharing
My husband have 11 mm in bladder n 11mm in kidney can it be clear without operation.??? Iam hell worried😥
@@suesuez8452 I did not know the size of my stones but obviously they were serious enough to cause pain and faint. The size you describe is a concern for both places, highly recommend a Doctor visit. Meanwhile Drink, Drink, Drink, Flush, Flush, Flush with Water. Dont wait for the condition to get worst.
@@suesuez8452 The most common medical procedure for treating kidney stones is known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). This therapy uses high-energy shock waves to break a kidney stone into little pieces. The small pieces can then move through the urinary tract more easily.
Both celery and cranberry are high in oxolate ..
the feeling of passing is such a relief omg
Finally a video with this particular nephrologist addressing kidney health.
Not a Nephrologist, a Urologist
I’ve had two about 10 years apart. This last time when that pain started in my side i knew exactly what it was. I walked the floor all night and throwing up from the pain. I got to my doctor early next morning and he was furious. He said I should have gone to ER. There is no pain like it. Labor pains start and stop. This pain is constant and nothing you can do to stop it.
I'm so surprised that you brought up Chanka Piedra. It truly works and I had nearly30 kidney stones and three lithotripses. Since starting Chanka Piedra I haven't had one in 15 years! You three doctors are absolutely bang on with every bit of your video!
Is it more for prevention or for treatment? Because the climax I was prescribed does not seem to be helping to pass the stone.
can confirm the pain. 15 on a scale of 10. first time I was 17. balled up on the floor of the car on the way to the hospital. honestly was thinking about what it would be like to just die than endure the pain any longer. had a few more over the years.
And what did you do to prevent this from happening, Im 17 now and had it two times already in my right kidney just in three weeks time. Now i feel a slight pain in the left one. I really don’t want to get through this again…
@@user77918 nothing can really be done except keep hydrated
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
For me, I would describe it as the 7th circle of hell, you have pain on a scale of 1 to 10.. then you have cavities and kidney stones which are an inferno grade pain that is off the scale
A very active and widespread family history w/frequent hospitalizations and procedures.
Sobering wake up call. Much appreciated. 😳 🥰
Welcome Debbie!
there's got to be some solution, really more work needs to be put into it
I have a stone lodged in my ureter. I had a ureteroscopy procedure from below, Doctor could not get the stone into the basket so he stopped before he did any damage. Then I was sent to another hospital for a nephrostomy tube to drain the swollen kidney, then a week later got a double J stent. There was some pain as they worked the wire attempting to and finally getting past the stone. After a dye test to check kidney and stent function, the nephrostomy tube was removed. I was told that I may have to have a new stent every three months as kidney stones form on the stent since it is a foreign object in the body. I must say that the care I received was excellent and I trusted the six doctors that I have seen since treatment started 3 months ago.
Sorry to hear that. How are you doing?
Wow! The best and clearest explanation on this topic ever!
The pain is insane! I basically cried my eyes out and still, it only goes up and up!
yup! I have had a few (that I noticed) that have been pretty painful but mostly resolved in a short amount of time, I was keeled over and experiencing excruciating pain but my most recent one has been merciless like the devil himself took his pitchfork and jabbed it into my side and slid it downwards, normally I am fairly tough, I have my moments, but this one had me crying and begging for the end
I have experienced kidney stones twice in the past and on both occasions, a stent was required to be placed. The pain that comes along with it is indescribable and the anxiety of going to the emergency room in Canada is immeasurable. The only form of relief that I could find was through heat therapy, such as hot baths, hot showers, hot water bottles, or heating pads. This was after the stent was placed and there were still occasional waves of pain and blockage.
Wow sorry to hear that.
Having a stent is sometimes worse than having the stone itself. Took out mine myself today and almost broke down in tears. The pain that came after I pulled it out almost made me call an ambulance. After having some painkillers the pain eventually went away after a few hours but those were some brutal "few" hours.
I guess everyone is different. My husband removed his own stent but had no pain. His 12 mm stone was broken up with the scope and laser however the surgeon had to leave about a 3 mm portion to pass since when he tried to break that up it wanted to spin. He had no pain after the surgery😊 Now I hope he never has that again although they saw a 5 mm stone in his kidney which they left.
Had a kidney infection and large (10) stone 8/22. Cleared infection and readmitted for laser treatment. Got along fine, but HATED the stent. I had a wonderful female urologist!
That’s cool Susan
It's called in Spanish FLOR DE PIEDRA. In Mexico we collect them in the stones. During the summer is dried but when put water it goes green and soft immediately. It works 100%.
Thank you!
Never had one,until now,age 75.Was being treated for U.T.I.Went to E.R.,had C.T. scan,found a stone.Symtom was blood in urine.Now I am about to deliver my first little darling thru tube insertion!!Stay well.
Wow
This video is scary 😟 . Still worth it to know everything about kidney stones
30 Years old just got back from the E.R. Waiting for a scan. I definitely have a Kidney stone. I curse my younger self for thinking water is gross, a life time of minimal water intake has caused me excruciating pain and will now drink gallons of water daily in fear of another emergence from the crystal menace.
How are you doing, did you pass it?
I am one of those people who grows kidney stones. I've passed 4 so far over the years. My urologist told me 4 years ago that I have a 6 mm and two other small stones. It's a bad feeling to know you have something that will cause pain when it moves. Well, this past weekend, while on a camping trip, the big one decided to move. My husband knows the routine and immediately rushed me to the ER. Thankfully the ER hooked me up to fluids and pain meds while I had to wait for a room to open. Pain management is crucial for kidney stones. 3 days later and it still hasn't passed. I go back to my urologist in two days and they will evaluate if they need to go after it. I'm not wanting to have surgery, but relief has to come somehow.
My recent stone was the worst I have ever had.. usually water knocks it out but for some odd reason this stone was merciless, I got so many crazy symptoms, extreme pressure, renal colic of course, bladder sensations, groin sensations it has been such a harrowing experience and my stone was last seen near the entrance to the bladder and thank god, no other stones were seen, so after this being like my 5th one, I am taking my diet extremely seriously, water and low oxalate foods
@@wesley6442so, did you pass it? What pricedures have you had?
How are you doing? Any updates?
@@elsavaldivia1602no procedures needed yet, normally the pass on their own, I never visibly see them so I imagine they may dissolve or flake off into such small pieces I don't notice..
It's been mostly quiet, I get some sensations like side discomfort but I also have a tight back so hard to say.. I'm going in for follow up imaging soon to make sure everything is okay..
Have you ever had any kidney stones before?
I'm currently trying to pass my 4th kidney stone in 15 years. Previously I have passed a 5mm stone, then had two separate Lithotripsy procedures. Worst part is having the stent, and then having to remove the stent myself after a week. Removing the stent is uncomfortable, but not super painful. But both times, about 30 minutes after removing the sent, I had THE WORST PAIN I have ever felt in my life. I even removed it VERY slowly. Apparently my body does not like that at all.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
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I found this video gave me more precious information than my doctor gives. In less time too. Thank God for this woman.
THANK YOU DOCTOR FOR ALL THOSE PRICELESS HEALTH INFORMATION YOU SHARE !! GOD BLESS
Why thank you!
Thank you for this video. I especially commend you on mentioning natural remedies.
Italian is very close to Spanish (language) Now I know what my Father was calling me since I was a kid! A stone breaker!! I learn so much from you guys! 😂 ♥
That’s awesome Patti
O dear. 😂
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You always have the best doctors, that give the best information, in ways we can ALL understand. Thank You!
You are welcome!
I need to clarify as someone who has had a kidney stone, appendicitis, and long, painful childbirths. They are equally painful depending on length of labor. I had a nice quick labor and child birth, and it was intense, but for less than an hour. I have also had horrible drawn out labor fueled with exhaustion and stalled dilation. The intense pain is equal. The difference is in the time that you are in pain, size and location, etc. For some, unbearable, for others extremely painful, bu😮t over quickly (hour or two).
The absolute worse was when my husband had a terrible stone. He was vomiting and passing out from the pain. I was two weeks postpartum with a c-section plus appendectomy. I drove my husband to the hospital. He was lying on the floor of our van and couldn’t get up by himself. I ran inside to get help but was met with stares and apathy from the staff. There were no people in the waiting room. The staff was just standing around staring at me.
Finally I saw a wheelchair and took it outside to get my husband. I got him in the chair and brought him inside.
Finally, someone began to take our information and react appropriately.
😂 it’s been 23 years and I am still annoyed by that day.
I had extreme sepsis and have kidney stones 3 operation and I'm in a lot of pain. I need to go back to the hospital. Kidney stones are no joke
You should always take alot of water , to flush the stones out ,
Just had my second kidney stone a few days ago. Not sure if it passed but the pain has gone. They cause excruciating pain. My dad had them too. He had to get surgery ( twice I believe). Helpful video!
Did you have a scan to see if it had gone? What size was your too? Thanks
Thanks you Docs for the help. My husband has suffered from large and so many kidney stones since he was 40. He is in his 78 now and still has them. He has had kidney major surgery at one point. He is in excellent health otherwise. His urologist is excellent. He has been on diets of all kinds. nothing has made a difference. Feel so bad for him. He is so active and golf’s at a high level 3 times a week on a very long course. Still runs companies and is of sound mind. I really have not seen any big changes in the consideration of this condition in almost 40 years. We live in the Vancouver British Columbia area. Excellent care for him. You guys are The Best. You are so helpful with explaining health to everyone. Enjoy all your videos and your knowledge and help along with your friendship together is so helpful to us and those who follow your program. Please keep doing this. Tremendously helpful and so appreciated by those who watch and learn from you fun Docs. 🤗😊⭐️❤
Well thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it and yes we will keep going
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
that what is so frustrating about these, I take such good care of myself but I swear to you, these kidney stones will be the end of me, either from complications or I just flippin quit this life myself lol
He didn't talk about the Rolling Stones....Excellent video, again...
No seemed too obvious 🤣
The doctor's video is very meaningful. Wishing everyone who watches the video a good harvest
Just had a crash course in this 4 days then surgery the stone blocked my kidney and made it swell and popped some valve had to get a stent installed and stone was stuck because of scar tissue. Great video thanks
Welcome James. Speedy recovery
Had 1 stone only. Worse pain ever. Rather have a baby than have another one. Went to the ER within 15 minutes of the start of the pain. Within 1 hour had ct scan and medication to kill pain. Went home and passed it 2 days later. Knew I was going to pass it because the pain came back again for about 15 minutes.
Wow Paula that’s rough
God I hope I pass mine that quick! How big was ur stone?
I was in the ER yesterday for over 6 hours. I had to wait over four hours in pain before they ran a CT scan. At age 64, it’s my first time ever having kidney stones. They are rare in women, but the physician’s assistant in the ER said she had never seen this … I have 3 stones and they are on both sides. On the right side I have a 4mm stone and on the left side I have two stones, one 2mm and the other 8mm. They sent me home with Oxycodone which hasn’t touched the pain! I feel like I’m going crazy with the pain. Of course, it happened going into the Christmas holiday weekend, so I can’t contact my urologist until Tuesday. I don’t know how I’m going to survive the non-stop pain for three more days!
@@m.autumngazr0714 would you mind sharing an update - has your stone passed please?
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
I’ve never experienced a kidney stone before! Thank god! 😀
For sure Karen
When I was younger (19'ish) I had kidney pain like a stone which progressed over time. Started when I would drink beer. Later it would just flare up for no reason or when I drank something like a soda. Anything that was like a diuretic. That's when I went to the hospital and later saw a urologist. They couldn't figure out what was wrong and confirmed it wasn't a kidney stone so then it was on to exploratory surgery whereby the surgeon discovered that my ureter on my affected kidney was blocked by an artery and essentially was underneath it. It was a birth defect which they corrected by cutting it and reattaching it over the artery. Everything returned to normal but if it wasn't for modern medicine, I wouldn't have made it another year.
This was not only informative but entertaining. Thank you Doctors! You are appreciated!
I just passed one today. Excruciating pain and no comfortable position indeed. They gave me a strainer funnel to catch the bugger. It was jagged 😢 it took about 12 hours from the time the pain began, to pass it through. Such a relief!!
That's quick
I’m going through it now for the first time and this has to be the worst pain I’ve experienced to date.
Very interesting summary., but you missed the prevention part which is, imo very important.
First kidney stone ever - 4mm this week. The pain was so intense I would rather die than go through it again. Went to ER at midnight, passed out from pain. they sent me home at 7 next morning after getting pain under control with morphine etc, Had oxy, high does advil other things for home in hopes it would pass. Didn’t matter. The pain returned by mid afternoon that same day, overriding all. Back to ER where they again did morphine, tramadol and anti nausea. Underwent the surgery. Best thing ever. Yes pain after and I still have to get stent removed but it’s nothing compared to the pain of the stone stuck at the entrance of the kidney. The surgeon said 4mm isn’t that big and it would pass on its own eventually. For those of you who have never been through it there is no “eventually.” Call me a wimp but I would nit be able to stand what they said could have been three weeks of that pain. By then I would have had to be seriously addict to opiates just to survive. If you get a stone and are in severe pain demand they remove it.
Oh wow. Glad you are ok
My husband was told to remove his own stent. I guess that is the Ontario govn't saving money for return visit. Anyway he was so glad to do that and it was easy to pull out♥️ We were going to frame it to remember this experience but I think there is no chance of forgetting the pain of a kidney stone.
@@BellBell-t1rhe’s a stronger man than I am for sure. I’m glad I didn’t have that option
thankfully for some strange reason and I am a very weak person, I tend to have a high pain threshold, I have some sort of innate resistance within me but even that runs out, sure severe out this world pain for maybe 20 minutes, okay I can make that.. but not for hours on end for that just fucking end me.. my current stone is 4 mm and near the bladder entrance, my ureters are nice and sore and I am so defeated and don't care about much of anything as it has damaged what was left of my mental health lol
I have surgury in 4 days with the VA to get my kidney stones removed.. I have a 14mm and a 12mm stone.. Been dealing will excruciating pain daily for the past year waiting on the VA to perform this surgery.. Great video BTW!!
Hey there docs every thing Dr. Incze said was spot on . Had a stone and it hurt like hell Though I Was having another P.E. it felt the same to me. 2019 was during my cancer safari not a good year .The pain would come and go very bad . The paramedics had to bring the gurney into my bedroom to get me . When I had P.E. I walked to the front door bent over with help. You don't want a urinary stent it hurts like hell when you have to relieve you self it feels like you are being stabbed . The stent is about1 foot long and it's curly cued like a pigs tail . I have a rock garden in right kidney my urethra tube has a J hook my doc said they are hanging out he said to let sleeping dogs lie in less there is an issue thanks for this video we sometimes don't listen to are docs when they are telling us things we can rewind and rewatch to understand what y'all are telling us . Great job you all !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much Kubota. Have a great weekend
You doctors told me more in this clip than my urologists has in three visits waiting on lithotripsy scheduling date with a 5mm X 10MM stone in ureter. I feel better knowing the urethra is 10 times larger than Ureter so thanks so much and I just ordered the Piatra. thanks again.
Now you know Danny!
Did it pass? How are you doing?
I’m blessed with being genetically predisposed to kidney stones. Started passing them at the age of 12, and now at age 39 I couldn’t tell you how many I’ve passed. One of my worst was a 6mm stone. On the bright side, I have a pretty high pain tolerance. 🤷🏼♀️ * I have a urologist who monitors my condition. I have also altered my diet and drink lots of water. I’m better than I was, but I still get them fairly regularly. Yay me 🥴
eowyn8340. I bought a Pain Killing Ultrasound Machine for about £200 and a Cold Laser Device for £150. The Utrasound moves the stone so it passes and the Laser kills the infection. It's much better than suffering all the time. The stone is gone within a few minutes, and with no infection it passes easily.
That is my situation as well, 56 years old and have been having them since I was 14
I have never had this condition but can you share your best tips for the pain / healing you know from experience now ?
@@Otomega1 I've had kidney stones for forty years. I have never had any removed in Hospital. To get rid of the Pain you need a Tourmaline magnet Back Support. This heats your back up and kills the bacteria and viruses. The best devices I have are a pain killing Ultrasound Device which vibrates deep inside your back and moves the stone so it passes out. I have a Multi Coloured Cold Laser which penetrates deep into your back and kills viruses and bacteria. It's good for Urinary infections and you can use it on your stomach. The Tourmaline Magnet stuff is very cheap to buy. The lasers and Ultrasound are about £100 each. But I found going to the Doctor a Waste of time. Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in Water with some sugar, and Cranberry juice helps a lot. Now the slightest feeling of a Kidney Stone and I get rid of it immediately. An infra red massager is good as well. They are about £30. Also a Magnetic self heating Back Support, which I wear in Bed is Brilliant.
Have they checked your parathyroid?
I had a big 14 mm round stone like a marble that hit me on November 28th, 2020 at age 57, after getting a CT scan on December 2nd, 2020, I was in surgery on December 9th, 2020 having it removed. The surgery went very well and only a tiny incision was made in my lower left back. I stay in the hospital for two days, and was release to go home with the catheter which was removed 7 days later. My annual four follow-up over these past four years shows no more stone formation, I just had a 4th CT scan done a few days ago as a follow-up going on the 4th year, so just waiting for those results, hopefully will be good, so that I won't need any more scans going forward. A couple things that I like to mention that the doctors did not mention is that when you first get hit with the severe abdominal pain from the stone, you may experience several bouts of vomiting up clear liquid which was the case with me which happened like 5 times on the morning of the stone getting dislodged, each of the 5 times happened at (4:30am the second one at 4:45am, then 5:30am, 6am, and the final was at 6:30am. It was very scary because it was the first time that I experience a kidney stone, so I didn't know with was happening with me. I ended up driving myself to the ER at 7:30am in a lot of pain, and with an slightly elevated fever, and I was at the ER for 8 hours, sent home with a CT scan appointment a few days later which confirmed what I suspected. The pain subsided after the first day with pain meds, and rest, but some days were worst than other up to the day of the surgery. After the stone was removed, I felt much better. It took about 7 to 10 days to fully recover and be able to go on short walks, about 30 days just taking it easy after the surgery, and getting plenty of rest and the start of drinking more water.
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
Should have mentioned a Staghorn stone which I just had surgically removed 10 days ago. Patients need to know about that stone & the surgery & recovery has been really rough
I've had several. Typically every 4 yrs. Last one was a month ago. It doesn't matter how tough, buff, fit, or lit you are. When you get a stone you're going DOWN to the ground in pure HELL.. This one took me 4 days to pass and an ER visit at the tail end just before it passed because I simply couldn't take the pain anymore. I was beat down and weak. Ended up w/a 3mm stone (not that big really). 3 hits of Diulodid(spelling), Toridol, Flexerol, ..Hospitals dont do much for you except to confirm what you know you have and give you some temporary relief. Oh and a BILL. Percocet 10mg barely bit the pain away. If you haven't had one DRINK water and take apple cider vinegar daily. The last 3 I have had I was working outside in the heat and drinking beer. Next day WHAMMO! I drink about a gallon of water a day but I still get them.
Thanks for the info
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo😍😍😍😍
if it were possible to replace my inferior human kidney with an artificial one, I totally would because this thing is more of a crystal former than a functioning kidney it's ridiculous
Had 1 too many of them. WORST pain ever!! I've had both procedures to remove them.
Yes brutal
It's a great privilege coming across your UA-cam channel Dr ubarlo. You have always been there for me health wise. I can vividly remember how you turned up for me when I was down with kidney stone.Your contribution and care was highly appreciated. You are the best doctor I have ever come across. Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients ! Your kindness, sincere caring, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement Dr ubarlo
I have one I have never in my life had pain like this I have medication I am praying it comes down without surgery. The pain is unbelievable
In india we use ayurvedic treatment like some powder and medicines and stone has gone in four days,I had twice in my life
I'd rather go through childbirth again than experience the pain associated with kidney stones. I was in agony. I couldn't even change my clothes before going to A&E at hospital. I looked dreadful. When I got to A&E, I vomited because my body could no longer handle the pain.
We have heard this
Great presentation. Thks.
Thanks
Not only is this valuable info but you guys make it a fun and interesting video. Thanks again.
Doing our best Matthew
I throughly enjoyed this video, well as much as I can, being that I have a strong sense that I’m dealing with kidney stones as I type. Just took some pain meds and will making a dreaded trip to the ER tomorrow. I appreciated the information with a bit of a light-hearted, yet realistic approach.
I'm having #13 removed today. others have passed on their own, but this is a 1cm stone that first caused pain/vomiting in Feb. I've given it 8 months to do something to no avail. Pain was intermittent - hurt a few days, then no pain for weeks. The past 5-6 weeks it's hurt more than not, so had CT for size and location and make a plan. CT showed 1 more in left side and 2 in right kidney. all 4mm or smaller, so more fun to come.
How are you doing?
@@elsavaldivia1602 thank you for asking. Had stent removed last Friday after 2 weeks and 3pm that afternoon I could hardly believe how great I felt. It had been so long since I felt good I’d almost forgotten the sensation! I go back today for final follow up. I passed one of the other 3-or maybe a remnant of large one that stent had prevented for passing. regardless it’s nice to feel good!
@@toddcospelich6381 So, you had surgery and had a stent , for how long? I will had extracorpóreas lithotripsy next week and I fear that some fragments will cause worse pain . Mine measures 7-8 mm