Question 1

are there certain medicines or types of meds that cause hot flashes in men? i take meds for bp, prevention of kidney stones, diabetes & depression.

Accepted Answer

YES, CAN HAPPEN: Some supplements can cause flushing, which could well feel like a "hot flash", and Niacin is a common offender.   Several meds are listed also as causing flushing, such as the new ms drug tecfidera.  The physicians desk reference will be an all-inclusive source to assist your search and confirm or disconfirm possibilities.  Also, discuss with your doctors.

Question 2

dr says uti/ kidney infection. very sore, cold/hot flashes.  put on cipro, (ciprofloxacin) not helping.    possible stone.  im not even 50?

Accepted Answer

UTI ;poss. menopause: Menopause is common at age 49. Kidney ultrasound useful ; simple to diagnose kidney stones, although not as reliable as ct scan. Urine culture with sensitivities would indicate whether bacteria causing your infection are sensitive to Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or whether a different antibiotic is necessary. Good luck.

Question 3

i have a kidney stone and a urethral stent in. for a week i have headaches, nausea, hot flushes, pain when weeing, back pain,sleep a lot n not hungry?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: If what you described occurred after the procedure of stent insertion, what you are feeling now might be related with anesthesia, pain medication, etc. With these in mind, ask and talk with Doc timely so to deduce possible causes for proposing reasonable Rx/care timely.  Best wish ...

Question 4

what does the hot tub do for people with kidney stone problem?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Hot tub is not likely to affect kidney stones either positively or negatively.

Question 5

hot & irritated feeling in lower back for 2 months on and off. been to dr, says its kidney stone. would the pain last this long?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: A kidney stone that hasn't started its descent down the ureter can cause months of pain. The pain is typically an aching pain and doesn't resemble the sharp and severe pain associated with passage down the ureter. After excluding other sources of pain, your urologist can discuss minimally invasive strategies to treat the stone.

Question 6

i have 5.5mm kidney stone on my left kidney its non obstructive. is it possible that can flash thru drinking lots of water and medication?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Whiles a 5.5 mm stone may successfully pass, it usually causes a great deal of severe pain in doing so.  The stone may be treated with lithotripsy while it is in a non-obstructing position in the kidney.

Question 7

daughter, 25, just had a procedure yesterday to burst a kidney stone. they put her to sleep went up in. today left elbow swollen & hot no pain?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: If she have no problems in the elbow before most likely some pressure from positioning during the procedure she have most likely will subside.
The second reason she could have problems in the elbow and know she recurrence of it. Did she have gout?.
If so should be treat it.

Question 8

is this normal kidney stone?the pain is an irritated, hot feeling in lower back n sides. i also pee a lot. was tested for uti 3 wks ago-negative.

Accepted Answer

CT scan: of kidneys will confirm a renal stone.

Question 9

sting feeling  at tip of penis ( inside ) it comes and goes what can this be.  urine test and blood work came back negative?
i have a kidney stone month ago that hasn't passed yet could it be related to thay ? it has a warm sensation to?

Accepted Answer

: Stones can get stuck there but usually can’t pee. Test for STDs?  Have someone look at it again.

Question 10

i have kidney stone and osteoporosis what calcium supplement i s best if any?

Accepted Answer

two are okay: Calcium citrate and calcium lactate. Both ultimately could increase citrate in urine which is a good thing. But need to have 24 hour urine follow up to make sure calcium excretion in urine is not substantial.

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Are there certain medicines or types of meds that cause hot flashes in men? i take meds for bp, prevention of kidney stones, diabetes & depression.

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Dr says uti/ kidney infection. very sore, cold/hot flashes. put on cipro, (ciprofloxacin) not helping. possible stone. im not even 50?

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I have a kidney stone and a urethral stent in. for a week i have headaches, nausea, hot flushes, pain when weeing, back pain,sleep a lot n not hungry?

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What does the hot tub do for people with kidney stone problem?

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Hot & irritated feeling in lower back for 2 months on and off. been to dr, says its kidney stone. would the pain last this long?

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I have 5.5mm kidney stone on my left kidney its non obstructive. is it possible that can flash thru drinking lots of water and medication?

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Daughter, 25, just had a procedure yesterday to burst a kidney stone. they put her to sleep went up in. today left elbow swollen & hot no pain?

A member asked:

Is this normal kidney stone?the pain is an irritated, hot feeling in lower back n sides. i also pee a lot. was tested for uti 3 wks ago-negative.

A member asked:

Sting feeling at tip of penis ( inside ) it comes and goes what can this be. urine test and blood work came back negative? i have a kidney stone month ago that hasn't passed yet could it be related to thay ? it has a warm sensation to?

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I have kidney stone and osteoporosis what calcium supplement i s best if any?

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