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Kidney stones: Is surgery necessary?
Kidney Conditions | Last Active: Sep 12 4:12pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Laurie, I'm so glad you posted this. I just learned more about the multidisciplinary approach of the Kidney Stone clinic at Mayo Clinic AZ. Patients are seen by a urologist, nephrologist, and a dietician. In my opinion, the addition of the dietician is so critical. I had a kidney stone (much to my surprise) and after it was passed, most of my questions focused on diet and lifestyle. What caused me to have a kidney stone in the first place and what could I do to prevent them in the future. Most of the answers for me were linked to movement (I sit at a computer too much), hydration, and some modifications to my diet.
@roch, have you had kidney stones?
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I have had kidney stones since I was 15, and never knew it. The pain was intense, and when I finally went to the hospital the first year i was married they 'had no idea' what was wrong, gave me some pain pills, and sent me home. I was in my mid 50s before anyone even used the term "kidney disease" in front of me. I put it down to the fact that I was female (and therefore either too stupid to live or just looking for attention) and I was stunned to realize I actually had something that could be fixed. They did, and now my one remaining kidney and I are doing just fine. Ask questions. And since robotics is such a big deal these days, all they do is snip the dead kidney and leave it there. Really.
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@colleenyoung , You asked if I have Kidney stones, answer is not sure. That is why the video was helpful. I think I had one in January, saw primary provider, and like Dr in video advised, no additional testing if only one occurance. I had a 24 hr urine collection last week as part of yearly recheck post gastric bypass (5+ years ago). Will review results next week in endocrinology and plan on asking if anything in that test shows at risk for kidney stones.
Laurie Miller