achy arms & protein drinks

My arms have really been hurting the last few days.  The only thing different I've been doing is drinking a protein drink for breakfast each morning (I'm pre-surgery).  The protein has caused a kidney stone, which I have never had before.   I'm wondering if the protein has caused the arm pain too?  I just want to get to my surgery date without any major problems to contend with.
Joanna

I am confused. I thought it took a matter of time to "get a kidney stone" are you sure it was from the protein????
Many post surgery people like myself get 100+ grams of protein a day and you think 1 protein drink a day made you have a kidney stone?? What about after surgery then when you need much more that 1 drink???
they should be able to test your stone and see what it was from.
They did that to my husband's and they said it was nothing he could avoid.
Well good luck,

Pam

No.  I'm not 100% positive the protein caused the kidney stone.  The added protein is just the only thing different that I've been doing, and I know that protein can cause them.  I really don't know what I'm going to do when I need 100 grams a day.  This worries me a great deal as it is very painful and it's not something I want to have happen over and over again. 

Hi

Kidney stones take about a year  to 2 years to develop. If you do think its stones check it out , just a simple x ray. I feel so bad, they are very painful. Good luck and hope that 's the only one you have. :O)

Maria

Hi.  I can't find any info online that says how long it takes for stones to develop.  If it is a year or two then it wasn't the protein powder and I feel somewhat relieved.  I was wondering what I was going to do when it was time to up my protein intake by 3 or 4 times the current amount after surgery.  This isn't something I want happening on a regular basis.  I can't even sleep due to the pain. 

Joanna,

Here are a few links to take a look at....may be helpful...protein is not always the cause of stones, I was passing stones years before my surgery..ackkk..lol

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stonesadults/#ox alate

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/kidney_stones/article_em.htm

Maria

thanks!

I found a really good site,,,,
http://kidney-stones.emedtv.com/


good luck!
Maria