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Question #15194
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urine pipe stone removal - #15194

Rudra

I am really stressed about this whole urine pipe stone removal thing. So, like, a few months ago, I started having these crazy pains in my lower back, like I thought it was just a backache but it got worse and worse. Finally, after a bunch of tests, the doctor told me I have kidney stones and they might need to do urine pipe stone removal. The stones are apparently this weird shape that makes them kinda hard to pass, and now I'm in this limbo where I’m waiting for a better treatment plan. My friend had urine pipe stone removal a couple of years ago and said it was the most painful thing ever. Do all doctors really recommend surgery?? I thought maybe I could just try to drink more water or something? But the doc said it might not be enough. Ugh! I just feel confused about the whole urine pipe stone removal process. What if there’s something I’m not considering? Are there less invasive options? Like, I read one article that mentioned shockwave therapy but not sure if that even works. Any insight from anyone who’s been through the urine pipe stone removal journey would be really appreciated! Thanks!

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