help I have an 8mm kidney stone and no insurance

[shshipp]

I need to know if there is anything I can do to get this kidney stone out without massive medical expense. So please if anyone knows how to get one this large to pass I would appreciate your help.

[lexiegram]

I have one, too-honey-and even with all their so called modern medicine-they haven't been able to get my stone-which is over 8mm in size on the right, and another on the left which is between 3 and 4mm after 2 Lithrotripsies, 2 cysto's and a stent put in. So, the only thing I can think of to do for you and me both is: PRAY!

[MSKshelly]

I have no insurance and both of my kidneys are packed full of kidney stones, of
different sizes.  I did have one that large or larger several years ago.  First of all as
long as the stone remains in the kidney, it usually does not cause a problem.  If it
is or you have a chronic infection, then it needs to be treated.  Otherwise it may stay in the kidney and never drop into the ureter.  In that case, it can live there.  I will die
with many of my stones still in my kidney.

If the stones is in the ureter, IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED WITH OR WITHOUT INSURANCE.  A stone in the ureter can cause obstruction of the kidney.  Patients
think oh that since the pain is gone so is the stone but in truth, if the stone
had obstructed the kidney completely the pain can go away because the kidney is
no longer functioning.  This can result in long term damage to the kidney.

Many hospitals have a sliding scale and this would be worth checking into.  There are no magic things to take to dissolve them, though you can find many that will take your money and claim to.  I took many of these things to get rid of my stones and simply
destroyed my bladder lining, I now also have Interstitial Cystitis.  IN truth you need to work with a urologist to find out why you make stones.  There are meds and diet changes that can decrease your stones for the future and save you a lot of $$, in the long run.

I will tell you though, there are much better treatments for stones then in the past.
Find a research or college hospital near you.  They are also often more likely to have
an assistance program.  Find out if they have and use the Holmium laser.  This laser
can break up larger stones with less kidney stress etc.

Good Luck!

Shelly