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Posted 10/9/2019 9:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Went to ER yesterday for searing pain that turns out to be Kidney stones. They pumped me up with morphine and some other stuff and released me saying they typically resolve on their own and to drink lots of water. Significant pain plus vomiting are limiting my mobility and I am concerned about not being able to get my radiation treatment. Two questions:

1. Any tips on dealing with this?
2. How many rad treatments can you skip before things get problematic.

Thank you.
Posted 10/9/2019 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
I've no idea how many can be skipped but darn, that sounds rough. Sorry you're going through this.
Posted 10/9/2019 11:35 AM (GMT 0)
Getting thrown off schedule shouldn’t be a problem. You will still have the full number planned so you won’t skip any. Have you called your RO clinic to inform them?
Posted 10/9/2019 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
That just sucks. Hopefully it clears up quickly.

I don't think there is an exact number you can skip, but generally it's not a problem. I would think even missing a week of SRT wouldn't be bad. Best to call the clinic - I'll bet your RO has dealt with this before.

and drink lots of water - that's the basic advice. You should put a call into your URO. You're kind of a special case here and your URO might have some better ideas.
Posted 10/9/2019 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have chronic kidney stones in kidneys... Many. On MD's advice I keep them at bay by adding a bit of lemon juice to the water I drink. It magically resolves the discomfort. I've only had the vient pain you describe once and 50 years ago, but I wonder whether making your urine a bit more acid would speed relief. After that, do try lemon in water somewhat regularly.

Hoping for your relief
Wilderness (writing from Africa and drinking lemonade) 🍋
Posted 10/10/2019 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for your responses!! Somehow have managed to stay on track with some timely periods of relief. I have started to follow your guidance on the lemon juice in water Wilderness..thank you much.
Posted 10/13/2019 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Quick update to say that the SRT tech buddies (terrific folks) are following the stone and give me updates on location when they the scan before radiation sessions. It’s now in the bladder so I guess one more event forthcoming.
Posted 10/13/2019 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
Wow - great that they are doing that for you (good to have friends in the radiology department).

Hopefully the next event isn't horrible.

Hang in there.
Andrew
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