A POLST - for Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - is a hot-pink, one-page form signed by a doctor or nurse-practitioner that turns a patient's wishes into written medical orders.
Pain Medications to Treat Kidney Stones. Over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., aspirin, Tylenol, Advil) usually are not effective by themselves for the more severe pain caused by kidney stones. However, you can try a combination of Aleve, Advil, or Motrin plus Tylenol for milder pain. Talk to your physician about what dosages of these medications is safe for you to take.
You have had many urinary tract infections because of the stone. Types of Kidney Stone Procedures and Surgeries. These four treatments can be used on your kidney stones: Shock wave lithotripsy; Ureteroscopy; Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or percutaneous nephrolithotripsy; Open surgery; Hereâs more about each of these: Shock Wave Lithotripsy