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Ureteral Pain
by csmith4, Apr 05, 2008 11:51AM
Hi, my name is Carol. I had a retrograde pyelogram for lower ureteral pain and found a stone in the lower ureter with a filling defect. Waited 3 1/2 weeks for a ureteroscopy to have Homium laser done only to find out after they couldn't find the stone. I was told to take Flomax on the Friday by the MD's I work for because of increasing pain. I Took this once. It has now been over 2 weeks since the ureteroscopy and I still have the intermittent pain on the affected side. Could the stone still be there and or could it have possibly moved during the retrograde/ureteroscopy and have been missed? I might have uric acid stones. I never saw it pass or could this be residual pain from the stone or ureteroscopy?
Frustrated.
Frustrated.
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A follow up consultation with your urologist to discuss any possible indication for a kidney ,ureter and bladder CT scan may be able to help ascertain if the stone is still present.The previous instrumentation may also contribute to the pain. You may also discuss possible referral to a pain management specialist.
It is likely that the stone has moved.A repeat urinalysis will help identify any crystals, red blood cells or bacteria which may point to an existing urinary tract stone and underlying infection, both of which may contribute to the pain.
The pain is still persistent.Was this similar to your symptoms before or ar these new onset symptoms?
Is the pain more severe at this point?