Aches, Groans, and Kidney Stones

Well, after a week of pretty intense pain I headed to the hospital where they informed me that I have kidney stones. Great. So I asked them what to expect, what I should do, and how I should or shouldn't alter my lifestyle. Their response: It depends.

Thanks.

Then it seemed like a good idea to get the first-hand account from others who have experienced the joys of passing small solid objects through their urethra. Their response was encouraging: "It's a bit worse than childbirth."

Thanks.

So for the next week I'm laying low, which is frustrating because the meds they gave me for the pain make me feel slightly less motivated than a slug. I'm going to the doc on Monday. Maybe they'll have answers.