I ended up in hospital with a kidney infection and sepsis. Lots of IV antibiotics and the all clear. Then a month or so later back in the ER.
My right kidney has a 9mm stone sitting on top of the ureter. Next Thursday a nephrostomy tube into the kidney in preparation for a laser procedure to blast the stone.
All this has made blood glucose management difficult.
I don’t know if it because of the oral antibiotics, but my stomach is slightly queasy. Not helpful for BG but saltine crackers are what I can eat.
My urologist told me if the urine flow is stopped the kidney will temporarily shut down with the pain abating. This has happened and I don’t have the pain that wa ranging from 2 to 6 on the infamous scale of 1 to 10.
I’m with @bostrav59 sounds painful even with the comments to the contrary! I’ve had issues with both kidneys! The right side had what was supposed to be “once and done” surgery into it after also being got blasted by sound waves. The left was lasered two years ago and has been painless since. The right was pronounced clear via MRI and Urologist about a month ago. The left has a 6mm stone still in the lower portion, but doc says it’s not likely to cause an issue. All this is my way of saying I feel your pain and hope for the best for you!
I hope you’ve been released from the hospital and are feeling better. Man, you have had a difficult year. We are all keeping you in our prayers for a quick recovery.
I’m really sorry you’ve had to go through so much, especially with the infection, hospital visits, and now dealing with the kidney stone and upcoming procedure. It’s completely understandable that managing your blood glucose has been more challenging through all of this. Wishing you a smooth procedure and a comfortable recovery. Take care and hoping things get easier for you soon.
