Thursday, August 6, 2015

THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS

It seems my kidney stone (which I swear was the size of a fist!) has passed.  I am not having the really severe pains that kept coming in waves.  I now feel a bit weak and like a bad bruise in my left side but no more big pain.   If it had not gone, then I would be facing an appointment with a urologist and possible surgery.  The doctor said to call if it happens again and mentioned maybe other stones, but I said NO WAY!!
It seems Oregon has great water but it is also high in mineral content. The doctor suggests getting a filter of some kind that specifically works to filter out the minerals. I want to do that as do not want to buy bottled water over and over and add to the environmental problem. 
I am so happy to be pain-free now. It was bad enough I spent 2 months with on and off sciatica pain, and then this. I have had enough pain to last the rest of my life (which I plan to live to 103!). 
Now I think I should reward myself with a treat,...like a hot fudge sundae!!  YEA!

14 comments:

  1. I'd say a hot fudge sundae is in order. :) Pain is hard to deal with,but I'm glad yours is over now.

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  2. A reward is definitely in order! Glad to hear the stone has passed.

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  3. So glad to hear your stone passed. May you have NO MORE.

    Enjoy your reward ~ FlowerLady

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  4. So glad to hear that the worst is over (stone passing). I agree, a reward is over! Enjoy! Alice

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  5. Good to hear that you're feeling better. I have a friend in Oregon who suffered from the same thing for several years. I had no idea about the water and wonder if she knew. Go have that hot fudge sundae.

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  6. So glad you are pain free, Rose! I've experienced this and it is something you don't want to go through again. It's good to know about the minerals - we have the same here in WA. Make sure you have lots of whipped cream with that sundae! xo Karen

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  7. Hi Rose,
    I am so pleased to hear that you are feeling bettter. Kidney pain is similar to childbirth. So excruciating. I love your hat! It is just perfect for a hot day! Do treat yourself to a sundae. Blessings! Karen

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  8. Poor you! You definitely deserve a treat now. Xo J

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  9. Oh my! So glad it passed! I had a kidney stone once when I was 5 months pregnant with my third child. I thought I was going in to labor. No fun at all my friend!! Must say that I adore the photo of you in your cute had on the side bar. I will be chanting, Pain, Pain, go away. Rose has had enough in her day! lol! 103 sounds great to me!!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. I think you deserve a hot fudge sunday!

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  11. You so deserved that sundae! I hope you're feeling better.

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  12. Hi Rose, yes, you do deserve that hot fudge sundae. So sorry you suffered with this but glad you are feeling better now. I hope the filter for the water helps. Take good care and thanks for stopping by. So nice to be back to visiting again.
    Hugs, cm

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  13. I'm so glad you're starting to feel better, Rose! What an ordeal! Lets hope no more pain for you!

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