The high cost of kidney stones

I wish I could share the photo of my 4mm boomerang shaped kidney stone.  I labored for 2 months, back in early 2009 to pass it, the second stone in 5 years. During my ordeal with these stones, I had the following health care encounters, tests, medicines, lab and imaging tests. at least 5 sets of blood work, with CBC and chemical profiles, parathyroid studies several urine tests, including urinalysis and urine culture, and 2 24 hour urine tests (a third 24 hour urine test was recommended but I declined) 2 CT scans 1 MRI 4 specialist visits, 2 primary care visits, 2 ER visits (involving IVs, pain meds, lab studies) prescriptions for antibiotic (no infection) and Flomax lab analysis of my kidney stone Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Patient Emergency Nephrology Source Type: blogs