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Ureteral Stent complications
I was admitted to the hospital the first week of October for a kidney stone which I wasn't able to pass. A stent was placed for a week to clear any possible infection and to help pass the stone, it didn't pass so earlier this week I was given the wave surgery, Lithrotripsy?, which broke up the stone and was removed with the basket.
Another stent was placed after that surgery to keep the passage open and prevent infection, it is supposed to remain 10 days until Friday of next week.
My doctor lacks communication and I've yet to get decent answers to possible complications. I've had a stent for going on 2-3 weeks now and have another week ahead of me and still don't know much about the possible issues and how to maintain the stent. I'm trying to increase my fluid intake but it is to the point I'm drinking so much I am losing a lot of sleep and by asking this am hoping to rest my mind a bit until it is taken out next week so I can actually get some rest.
I've been told, not by a doctor but someone I trust, that impotence and erectile disfunction is a possible long-term side effect even after stent removal..? Other than the standard discomfort, light bleeding/puss and frequent urination, what are realistic "serious complications" of a stent and how much water should I be drinking?
Another stent was placed after that surgery to keep the passage open and prevent infection, it is supposed to remain 10 days until Friday of next week.
My doctor lacks communication and I've yet to get decent answers to possible complications. I've had a stent for going on 2-3 weeks now and have another week ahead of me and still don't know much about the possible issues and how to maintain the stent. I'm trying to increase my fluid intake but it is to the point I'm drinking so much I am losing a lot of sleep and by asking this am hoping to rest my mind a bit until it is taken out next week so I can actually get some rest.
I've been told, not by a doctor but someone I trust, that impotence and erectile disfunction is a possible long-term side effect even after stent removal..? Other than the standard discomfort, light bleeding/puss and frequent urination, what are realistic "serious complications" of a stent and how much water should I be drinking?
Hi all,
I am a 46 Yo male who took a nice long trip ( 47 miles )to the ER in what I would call the worse pain I've ever felt. Turns out I was dehtdrated , so the ambulance ride was just as excruciating as the pain it self. Took the medic seven attempts to get an IV started because my veins kept blowing out. Finally got the IV started 30 miles later and a shot of morphine helped until we got to the hospital. The culprit was a 7mm kidney stone in my left uterer. Som more morpheme and I was sent home with a Rx for vicodine and to pass it this was on Jan 2, 2015. Some time in February I had taken my 3-4 trips to the ER because of severe pain. The last time the took action as my kidney was distended and the stone was now blocking the flow of urine from my bladder to my kidney. The did blast the stone with a laser and removed it. Spent the night in the hospital and every time I had to pee it hurt like hell and looked like I was peeing cranberry juice. I was sent home and told they had put a stent in me that would have to be removed in a week. The stent was just as bad as the kidney stone once the hospital meds wore off. Pain was unbearable and now the pin was also in the head of my penis. I felt like I had to pee every 5 min. I went and immediately felt like I had to go again. Was praying that God would take this pain and feeling away from me. When the day came to have the stent removed I was nervous but excited to finally feel normal again. I was told the removal word be uncomfortable but not painful. It hurt, on a scale from 1-10 it was an 8. Dr. Said I was more sensitive then most. I started to feel better the next day and even more so the next, but on the third day I was peeing out small blood clots and in pain again. Here it is March 2, two months to the day this all started and I have the pain and frequent urination back. I'm peeing every 5-10 min just a trickle and I'm wondering if this event is ever going to stop? I fel for all of you and may God Bless us and have mercy upon us all who are dealing with this. If anyone is having this same issue after a stent removal please let me know. I feel like im going through this alone.
I am a 46 Yo male who took a nice long trip ( 47 miles )to the ER in what I would call the worse pain I've ever felt. Turns out I was dehtdrated , so the ambulance ride was just as excruciating as the pain it self. Took the medic seven attempts to get an IV started because my veins kept blowing out. Finally got the IV started 30 miles later and a shot of morphine helped until we got to the hospital. The culprit was a 7mm kidney stone in my left uterer. Som more morpheme and I was sent home with a Rx for vicodine and to pass it this was on Jan 2, 2015. Some time in February I had taken my 3-4 trips to the ER because of severe pain. The last time the took action as my kidney was distended and the stone was now blocking the flow of urine from my bladder to my kidney. The did blast the stone with a laser and removed it. Spent the night in the hospital and every time I had to pee it hurt like hell and looked like I was peeing cranberry juice. I was sent home and told they had put a stent in me that would have to be removed in a week. The stent was just as bad as the kidney stone once the hospital meds wore off. Pain was unbearable and now the pin was also in the head of my penis. I felt like I had to pee every 5 min. I went and immediately felt like I had to go again. Was praying that God would take this pain and feeling away from me. When the day came to have the stent removed I was nervous but excited to finally feel normal again. I was told the removal word be uncomfortable but not painful. It hurt, on a scale from 1-10 it was an 8. Dr. Said I was more sensitive then most. I started to feel better the next day and even more so the next, but on the third day I was peeing out small blood clots and in pain again. Here it is March 2, two months to the day this all started and I have the pain and frequent urination back. I'm peeing every 5-10 min just a trickle and I'm wondering if this event is ever going to stop? I fel for all of you and may God Bless us and have mercy upon us all who are dealing with this. If anyone is having this same issue after a stent removal please let me know. I feel like im going through this alone.
my friend has the stent and he's in a lot of pain. But what is worse is he's bleeding every time he pee's now for 4 weeks. And the bleeding and pain has not stop. Is this normal
I just went today to have my stent removed. And it really wasn't all that bad it was in for 15 days I was in alot of pain and nausea the whole time ...feeling a little cramping and burning when I go to the bathroom but other than that I feel 85% better today ...my secret is relax take xanax before you go and just breath it really does help ....
I just went today to have my stent removed. And it really wasn't all that bad it was in for 15 days I was in alot of pain and nausea the whole time ...feeling a little cramping and burning when I go to the bathroom but other than that I feel 85% better today ...my secret is relax take xanax before you go and just breath it really does help ....
This is not the first stent I have had, but it is the first to cause so much discomfort and pain. This is the 5th time around and for me each time has been different. Usually I don't feel them at all, but this time it's on the opposite side and all I think is " get this thing out of me now". But I'm having surgery tomorrow to have a 2 1/2cm stone removed. All I can think now is "please don't put in another and if u do let me not have this pain and discomfort".
Yes, I have a massive leg pain that will not let me do anything. It is like having a wooden leg that will not obey you. had painkillers, but in vain. by the way, I have had a stent for 3and a half months and tomorrow should have it removed with local anaesthetic. have not had any problems while I had my stent. good luck!
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