I had an IVP several years ago....radiologist said I had a bladder stone then when they went in to blast it (cystoscopy) there wasn't one!
From: Nan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:18 PM To: nichole rohling; Quad-List@Eskimo. Com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] best way to check kidneys and bladder Sounds similar to an IVP. IVP used x-ray not CT ... may be obsolete by now. Good luck! Nan _____ From: nichole rohling <[email protected]> To: 'Nan' <[email protected]>; "Quad-List@Eskimo. Com <mailto:Quad-List@Eskimo.%20Com> " <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:05 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] best way to check kidneys and bladder Having a CT Scan w/ contrast and dye for kidneys / bladder on Tuesday Nicki From: Nan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:40 PM To: Danny Hearn; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] best way to check kidneys and bladder I have a renal ultrasound every year - I just went yesterday. I used to have an IVP, but haven't had one in years. I think the renal ultrasound measures kidney/bladder function as well as finding stones. I'd ask for one if you're having pain and spasms. Good luck! Nan _____ From: Danny Hearn <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:37 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] best way to check kidneys and bladder Can any of you tell me the best way to get my kidneys and bladder checked? every few years my urologist takes a scope and checks my bladder for stones, I been having a lot more pain and spasms the last few months so i just want to check both if possible for any problems. Would I need to go into the hospital or how can they check those? thanks for any replies ! Dan H**
