Pain from stones??

[Jen2596]

I have moderate pain on my right side all the time. I have even worse pain at times when I pass a stone on my right or left side. I have been passing stones since I was 14.  I am now 37.  My urologist says I have MSK on the right side.  My latest CT shows multiple stones in both kidneys more in the lower pole of the left kidney without obstruction.  Stones in lower pole of right Kidney measuring 2X3mm.  More than one stone in lower pole of left kidney measuring 5X3mm.  No hydronephrosis. No inflammatory process.  But why do I have so much pain on my right side??  I had an IVP done a few months ago, which stated a slight tortuous ureter on the right side.  My urologist recommended a urethral dilatation might help the pain on my right side?  Based on my CT you would think my pain would be on the left side daily but it’s not, it’s on my right side.  I just need some answers and a good doctor to figure this out, as I don’t believe I’m a textbook patient anymore.  

[Jen2596]

I have a very tortuous right ureter. My nephrologist is not sure if that could cause pain. I have lots of stones in both kidneys but my left side only hurts when I pass a stone. My right side hurts all day everyday, I even have a numb feeling at times in my back but still feel the pain on right side. My urine is dark then light then dark then light an sometimes clear. My ua are normal, no kidney infection, etc. The only other thing is that nucleons has a foul odor from time to time!

[Tuckamore]

Hi Jen,

Sorry to hear about your chronic kidney stones. I don't have MSK but I do have an abnormal number of kidney stones. I also have a very stenotic right ureter which cannot be treated... as it is an old repair. So I know about that kind of pain and my heart goes out to you!

Finding the right physician is important. I can take some searching. I am not sure if you have a specific question.... If so please feel free to be more specific.

Peace,
~Tuck