Since August 16, I have had a kidney stone. I went to the ER and was told a 7mm kidney stone would be easy to pass. Haven’t passed it and went to another hospital. No help there either. Went to a third hospital and finally got to get in with a urologist the week after. Also found out that not only do I have the obstructing 7mm kidney stone, but also a 1mm one right behind it. Was basically fighting to get in with one. Every time I called one of the urologists, either the appointments were way out or I had to wait at least 6 weeks for the referral to go through. I get to have the procedure done on October 28. It will be a ureteroscopy along with laser lithography and a stent being put in. What was it like for you? I never had a procedure like this done and would love some tips and hear about your experience with it.

I have finished my 7 days of antibiotics and I'm feeling much better apart from a bit of back pain and fatigue/very low energy. Is it normal to still have mild symptoms after finishing antibiotics or is it a sign that I need a longer course of antibiotics?

I'm in the UK and it's really difficult to speak to a doctor - they're pretty hands off.

Thank you

Hi everyone! I’m a bioengineering student at Rice working with a team on a project related to chronic kidney disease.

We’re trying to learn more about the actual day-to-day problems people with CKD deal with so we can focus our research on something that would genuinely be useful. We made a short questionnaire for people with CKD and caregivers to share their experiences and what they wish could be improved.

This is not a medical study and we’re not selling or advertising anything. We’re just trying to hear directly from people who actually live with CKD rather than guessing what would help.

If you’re willing to share your experience, here’s the form:

https://forms.gle/4kygNrNfReuKHMSR9

Thanks!