Severe kidney stone pain triggers 911 call in Oregon City, Oregon City OR
Medical EmergencySevere back pain caused a 911 call leading to diagnosis of a common four millimeter kidney stone diagnosed at Oregon City hospital. Treatment and recovery plans followed.
Audio|Source: Oregon Tualatin Amateur Radio Club Repeater W7OTV
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Transcript:
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I woke up this morning around 2:30 with worsening back pain.
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I called 911 and they took me to the hospital.
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I have a four millimeter kidney stone.
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I went through this years ago.
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The pain kept getting worse.
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They sent me home to wait for it to pass.
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They gave me fentanyl in the ambulance, but it didn't help.
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Then they gave me dilaudid and anti-nausea meds.
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They performed a scan to see the stone.
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I was given a filter to catch the stone when I urinate.
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The stone moved from the kidney into the ureter.
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The doctors said this is a common case.
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They see four or five daily.
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I should drink plenty of water and wait a few days.
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I hope to pass it before Wednesday's surgeon appointment.
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Her appointment is at Providence Portland Medical Center.
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Mine was at Willamette Falls, which is closer.
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I have limited vision and cannot drive.
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My son accesses my medical chart to check updates.
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The notes will help understand what to expect in the next 24 hours.
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They gave me oxycodone, which I appreciate to avoid the previous pain.
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Location mentioned:
Division St, Oregon City, OR 97045
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