Kidney Stones -- how long will this take?

[FloridaLisa]

Dh, after suffering terribly intense pain on Thursday night, was diagnosed with a kidney stone. He's been miserable since and we were praying it would take 48ish hours to pass. It's been 48 hours and he's still pretty sick. My dad and brother-in-law are urologists, so we're getting all the medical info. But in your experience, how long did it take to pass the kidney stone?

Thanks so much --
Lisa

[KerriF]

My Dh has kidney stones. He said that he normally passes them in about 6 hours. I'm sure that your husband knows to drink alot alot alot. Is he able to take medication for the pain? I'm sorry I know those things are very painful.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Oh, I'm so sorry! Praying for him.

[whitestavern]

So sorry he's going through this. My first one was the worst; intense pain! I was in the hospital for 2 days and then it was another 2 days at home before it passed. I was on some pretty powerful meds. I'll pray for quick passing!

[LadyNancy]

But in your experience, how long did it take to pass the kidney stone? I think it depends a lot on the size of the stone. I have a narrowing of the ureter so my stones get stuck in one spot. I've had 3 kidney stone surgeries in 3 months, my last was 2 days ago. Thank God for pain meds.

Hope your husband is feeling better soon!

[Elisabeth in IL]

My dh had one that passed in about 4 hours. It was painful but small as far as stones go. He drank a lot of water!!!

[Beth in Central TX]

Ugh, what a terrible experience. I was told I had "multiple" kidney stones last June. I went to the doctor on Monday, but I couldn't really function again until Friday. It was a long, miserable week; Darvocet helped immensely. I hope it doen't take this long for your husband.

[FloridaLisa]

I'm amazed at how this can bring a big man down so hard. I wanted to get some perspective -- I'm praying that it will be resolved soon!

Have a great evening. Off to check on my patient --
Lisa

[NYSue]

He was unable to pass it. His left kidney was in total renal failure because it was blocked by a 9 mm kidney stone. They had to blast it out with a laser. He was not a happy camper :crying:

But, I'm sure he is in good hands with your family of doctors. I hope it passes quickly for him. They are not fun.

[Kari C in SC]

My dh had one that had to be blasted too. Did your dh have an ultrasound to confirm the size of it? If it doesn't pass soon, I would want that done.