Mental Health and Recurring Stones
Hi all,
I (26 y/o F) have been getting kidney stones for about 10 years now. Every year or so I’ll get a big stone with hallmark kidney stone pain, but from what I have been told I am passing small ones constantly. When I get imaging done, there are at least two in each kidney every time.
I have made all of the changes I can think of; drinking plenty of water, dietary changes, etc. but it seems the kidney stone life has chosen me for good.
I wanted to ask, does anyone with recurring stones feel like it affects your mental health? My kidney is almost always sore, and it’s rare that I find myself having a good, symptom-free week. I am just exhausted. If so, how do you keep your spirits lifted?
It also always seems to be the left kidney with that persistent, dull ache, which is where I’ve had my lithotripsies.
I do know that I need to keep digging to figure out why I’m getting them, but I guess I’m just looking for some camaraderie in the meantime!
Stone for tax :)