I must be middle aged. Got woken up at 2:30 this a.m. by extreme pain in my back and side.
Spent over 8 hours in the hospital - yep - Kidney Stone - what a treat!
Oh well, part of growing up I guess. Feeling much better now. Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
Wow!
Not a very nice experience, at all. Glad you're feeling better and on the mend.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Brian,I know 1st hand what you went thru.I have had 8 of those so far and been in the hospitial many times. I still carry Vicodin,just incase they flare up again.So much pain that I break out in a huge sweat! Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
Hope your OK! Dakota and Cheyenne need you for those walks!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I wasn't walking them for sure! And Greg, right you are about breaking out in a sweat! At one point I was in so much pain I actually was sick to my stomach - luckily I had a bed right next to the bathroom!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: I wasn't walking them for sure! And Greg, right you are about breaking out in a sweat! At one point I was in so much pain I actually was sick to my stomach - luckily I had a bed right next to the bathroom!
Getting sick is the other side effect!I have been thru that too! Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
OUCH!!
Never had 'em. Never want 'em!
I believe it's payback for putting Mary through pregnancy and childbirth ... 5 times
FWIW ...My father-in-law was through it many times. Surgery, blasting etc.
Changed specialists. Answer? Drink at least 2 quarts of water a day.
That was tough for my father-in-law. As far as he was concerned water was for washing, not drinking.
Did it anyway. Hasn't had a problem for years now.
Posted by CK-1 99SS (Member # 93) on :
Ouch
I hope you have a good recovery with lots of ice cream.. Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
feel better
Posted by Leadfut (Member # 1375) on :
Hawkeye
Know how you must feel. Been through several bouts with kidney stones. (had them blasted 5 times). I have been to a urologist and a nephrologist. The nephrologist discovered that I do not out put enough urine in a day and that my Magnesium levels were low. LABOR was easier and less painful.
Good luck. Hope you pass it soon and you don't have any more problems with them.
Posted by Sizzle (Member # 503) on :
Glad you are OK though Brian. My dad has passed 4 of those suckers, but non since he's been 50+ (he'll be 60 next year) so it's not necessarily a age thing.
Posted by 2K1SunsetSS (Member # 854) on :
Hope you get better.
Getting old sucks.
tom
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Yeowch!
My brother suffers from kidney stones. He's had them blasted, gone through surgery and says he suffers daily. Seems his body doesn't process minerals properly. He's only 27 and has had the problem for several years. Now that he's out of the Army, we're hoping the reduction in stress will help him get better.
I hope your experience with them is short.
[ 08. July 2003, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Hey Brian, sorry to hear about your suffering. My friend had one last week while on vacation, and he is only 23!! I've been scared to get one ever since my father had a bad one years ago.
Time to start drinking LOTS of cranberry juice.
Hope you're feeling better.
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Ouch, sorry to hear you had so much pain my friend. Hope you feel better soon!
I have a birthday coming up, been trying to forget them lately!
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Yikes - glad you're feeling better. Posted by SSGus (Member # 1897) on :
OUCH!!!!
Hang in there Man!
Posted by 35th_camaro_ss (Member # 1738) on :
Ouch, sure doesnt sound like fun, Glad your doing ok. Al
Posted by Eve's MistreSS (Member # 1585) on :
I'm sorry to hear you had to go through that pain, I had a gallstone at 19, so unless I was old before I hit 20, you've got nothing to worry about... Besides you're only as old as you act... (I think you're doing just fine!)
Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
Sorry to hear about your pain, talk about a rolling stone, those suckers can really hurt, and the cranberry juice will help, i just recommend adding a little vodka to it. Mend well my friend....
BadRag
Posted by Camaro_Woody (Member # 1619) on :
You now can play right field for the California Angels. Sorry to hear that, hope it passes okay. Posted by SS Derek (Member # 1720) on :
That sucks, I hate those d*%n stones. Had a few blasted and removed myself. Age makes no difference though. Had 3 of those suckers before 20 years old.
First time was just like you. Woke in wee morning hours feeling like I had a white hot fire poker going right through.
Can't sympothize enough with what you dealt with. They are unbearable.
Best Wishes
[ 09. July 2003, 12:57 AM: Message edited by: SS Derek ]
Posted by Thom Mackesy (Member # 264) on :
Ouch That sounds unpleasant. Hope you recover quickly.
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
Ouch!, ...Hope you're feeling better Brian. ...Water ,water,water, ...drink all you can. It's funny (not so funny really) my dad was just in the hospital Sunday/Monday for the same thing.
Kevin
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a birthday coming up, been trying to forget them lately!
You too! My Birthday is the 14th of this month.What day is yours Dan? Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
Wow...sorry to hear about your Kidney Stones! Drink LOTS of water!
(and by the way...we know WHO to blame for your kidney stones, don't we???? WTGG!!!!)
Posted by Harry P (Member # 533) on :
Sorry to hear... hope that's the last one.
As stated before, drink at least 2 quarts of water a day... the cranberry juice can add up to diabetes in a few years. Lots of water can also aid in avoiding gout, second in pain to kidney stones and child birth (tied? I'm not sure). Water intake helps the kidneys to process serum uric acid, the cause of gout (been there done that). When you are urinating at least once an hour (drinking water, not beer ), you know you are on the right track. Good luck.
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a birthday coming up, been trying to forget them lately!
You too! My Birthday is the 14th of this month.What day is yours Dan?
That makes three of us. Mines the 21st. have you made your mind up about the show in NC??
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Thanks all for your good wishes. Sounds silly bet it is appreciated. I do drink alot, but I'm making it a new habit to add an extra glass of water at every meal and bedtime! Like chicken soup - it couldn't hurt. Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35th 02 ss:
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a birthday coming up, been trying to forget them lately!
You too! My Birthday is the 14th of this month.What day is yours Dan?
That makes three of us. Mines the 21st. have you made your mind up about the show in NC??
Mine is July 11. My uncle is the 14TH too!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:
quote:Originally posted by 35th 02 ss:
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a birthday coming up, been trying to forget them lately!
You too! My Birthday is the 14th of this month.What day is yours Dan?
That makes three of us. Mines the 21st. have you made your mind up about the show in NC??
Mine is July 11. My uncle is the 14TH too!
Awesome! Happy Birthday Dan! Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by Harry P: When you are urinating at least once an hour (drinking water, not beer ), you know you are on the right track. Good luck.
Hey Hawkeye ...Ben is in BIG BIG trouble!! Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
Hope you are feeling better, take care!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum:
quote:Originally posted by Harry P: When you are urinating at least once an hour (drinking water, not beer ), you know you are on the right track. Good luck.
Hey Hawkeye ...Ben is in BIG BIG trouble!!
I keep warning him - but you've witnessed him in action! Twice!! Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Sorry I am late about hearing of your kidney stone Brian. I hope all is well with you now and believe me I know first hand how it feels as I went through it last year.
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