PM and lithotripsy

Have had a PM about a year and a half. I have had tendency to get kidney stones. Does anyone know if having a lithotripsy to disolve the stone is possible? Does it affect the PM?

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Carolyn65

by Carolyn65 - 2009-10-19 02:10:16

I don't drink beer, but in the "PS" ~ that is my kinda Dr. ~ LOL, Carolyn G., TEXAS

RE: Lithotripsy

by Possum Larry - 2009-10-19 03:10:29

I make more stones in my kidneys than the average gravel pit has. Mine are always large and need lithotripsy to pass them.

I have had three different lithotripsy sessions with a PM and each time the urologist discussed it in advance with my cardiologist.

Everything went smooth each time and I had no side effects that I could detect.

The doctors talking to each other and taking the required precautions seemed to be the key in my case.

Best of luck to you.

Possum Larry

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