I've witnessed Chris go through a couple of bouts of kidney stones and it WAS NOT pretty! Mind you, he's a former Army Airborne Ranger...HOOAH, HOOAH! Tough as nails, that man of mine! However, when his kidney stones episode hit, he was reduced to curling up in a fetal position on our bedroom floor. That is not an overstatement! He was writhing in agony and there was nothing I could do, except get him to the hospital where we sat for 6 hours before they told him, "Sir, you have kidney stones." DUH! All they could do for him at that point was give him some pain medication and a urine collection cup to take home. Thankfully, he passed the stone the next day...and it was a teeny tiny little thing. Less than 3 mm! So, I'm thinking..."Oh, my goodness, mine is over half the size of his!" I am in BIG TROUBLE!
I have an appointment with a urologist next week to determine what's going on. In the meanwhile, please say a prayer for me that my stones hold steady and don't move up, down, or sideways! I plan to walk around with a little less jump in my step. Well...back to the sand I go!
P.S. Say a prayer for Brittany, too, if you would! She has time trials for cross country in the morning. It's always a nerve-racking time! THANK YOU! ♥
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Oh Hon, I am so sorry that you are in pain! Kidney pain is the worst! I had problems with mine when I was pregnant with Michael. The doctor told me if I could endure that, labor would be a breeze. You know what? He was right! I hope you feel some relief soon! You're in my prayers and Brittany is as well :0)
April, I will pray for you. However, don't wait! Surely there's something they can give you to ease the pain? Call and ask.
Now that just stinks. I don't like this for you one bit.
My best friend has kidney stones and from what she says, they're terrible.
I am sorry.
Will be thinking of you and Brittany and saying a little "Lord helps..." too.
You take care.
Run Brittany run!
.mac :)
Hi April
I am so sorry about your kidney stones. I will pray that at your appointment next week you can be offered some help and advice to allieviate the pain. I will remember Brittany too and wish her good luck in the trials.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lindsay
x
I'm with Stacey....get some drugs to get you thru or call and see if they can see you sooner.....put out some smoke signals, you ostrich you!! In the meantime, I will pray for you that you get some relief....I've heard how bad they can be...make a grown man cry and all....you've been thru labor so you know what real pain feels like....get some help!
Suzanne
Oh dear! This is not good. I do hope you get some relief and feel better soon. Prayers for Brittany too. Hope she does well at the trials.
oh no, how painful! i say some prayers for you and Brittany!
Dear April- I am so sorry for that you are in pain, Sweets. My Dad has had many problems with kidney stones and I know that they are horrid. I will be praying for you, Sweetie. I do hope that you will be feeling better soon. Have you tried a heating pad for the pain? Rest up, OK? Perhaps you just overdid it with while running and you need a little break. Snuggle up with Maddie.:) Lori
Sorry to hear you are in so much pain - and promising to pray that the doctor will be able to help (and that it is nothing serious!) Hope your weekend goes alright - take it easy!
Oh no April! I am praying for Brit as soon as I finish typing this! And Kaish and Naji will pray together about your kidney stones.
I will be praying for you. I've never had kidney stones, but family members say it is the worst pain there is. Keep us posted.
So So sorry that you are not feeling well. I hope everything works out ok for you... will say a prayer!
Quick! Drink a glass of water--NOW! Now, drink another glass. Kidney stones is your body saying you need to drink more. They are terribly painful, and I hope you get help FAST.
I wouldn't play around with it...isn't there a way they can be blasted?
Please don't play around with your kidney's. The pain may be the start of an infection.
Take care of your self and yes, prayers all around!!!
Hi April
Thanks for joining in my blogiversary. I am glad you liked it at Robin Hood's Bay. One day we will take you there for real. Hope you can join me on Sunday and Tuesday too.
Lindsay
x
oh no you will be in my prayers for sure!
Praying.. and saying, right now.. get cranberry juice (and, there's an herbal cranberry tea that also has uva ursi.. you have to be careful with it, but it really does work). No need to go into my situation, but let's just say that using those products helps, a lot. Praying... that God will heal you and dissolve those bad boys before they create any more havoc; you are WAY too sweet to hurt like that! hugs....
Oh April I feel your pain and I must say that back pain is coming from that. I had them when I was pregnant. Not good timing for them but I did pass them and it hurt like hell.
You need to get in to the doctor sooner.
I think they told me it was really important to keep moving and drink, drink, drink! You have to pass them before they do damage!
I will definitely be praying for you and for Brittany. Keep us posted on what you find out at the urologist and Brit's time!! Good Luck!
Now before I razz you, let me nust say what you already know. You are so in our prayers right now.
Now on to the good stuff.... Chris' stone was 3mm and yours is at least 7mm if not more, but you said that yours is over half the size of his which would be like 1.5 mm. I got what you were saying, you meant over double the size of his. I just found it funny. Hey if you cant make fun of your friends then who can you make fun of right?
I just know that Im gonna be hearing about this one too. LOL
Love and Prayers,
Tim
I hope your doctors visit goes well and maybe you pass them in the night! I know they are very painful!!!
Praying for you.
sandy toe
So sorry you are in pain sweetie, praying for you.
Oh April, I'm so sorry! My hubby had one 3 years ago. I pray your stones totally dissolve in the Name of Jesus!
Oh April...
I already said a prayer for you!
I saw my mom pass a stone once. I have never in my life seen anyone in such pain so I believe you when you say your husband was in the fetal position on the floor!
I prayed for Brittany too.
Take care of yourself sweetie!
Feel better in Jesus name!
Robin~♥
Oh ouch. I'm sorry April. I hope they figure it out so you can be pain free.
Oh ow!!! You poor thing!! I know you have an appointment, BUT if it gets worse, get your butt to the ER, ok???
Hugs and prayers for you and Brittany.
Found your blog via "Carrie" and love it! Very creative! So sorry about your pain...You will be in my prayers as well:) Try to have a great day!
Oh no!!! I hope you find some relief. How terrible. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way April. I hope the urologist will be able to help you when you go to your appointment!
XOOXO
Jen
I am sooo sorry, and I hope everything will be o.k. I will be thinking and praying for you!!
HUGS!!!
I'll be praying for you- hope everything will be okay.
I hope you are well soon! Kidney stones are very painful! My dad gets them now and them. ((gentle hugs)) friend. Feel better!
So sorry about your kidney stones. My Dad has chronic kidney stones but has had good luck since a diet change. Bryan has had a few and I can tell that they are very painful. Praying you feel better soon!
Oh April, I will pray this isn't kidney stones! Here in the South it's called the "stone belt" because there's such a high incidence of the dratted things. Please keep us posted on how you're doing.
April, I can sympathize. I have one in my right kidney, and my husband has had so many I can't count, and they have done numerous lithotripsies. I hope and pray they do not move.
XO,
Sheila :-)
P.S. I'm still on break, but I have been trying to check in with people. I might blog tomorrow, but I'm not sure. LOTS going on here. XO
good luck Brittany!!!!!!!!
and April......ouch.......hope everything works out!!!!!
hang in there!!!!!
Oh girl! I am on it! Praying for you for sure! Keep us posted!
I hope that Brittany did well this weekend at CC.
Oh sweet friend,
I just prayed for both of you! Maybe a urologist can laser them for you (my daughter works for a urologist)...I've heard this is an option.
At any rate, I know the Great Physician and I've prayed for you and I do want you to keep us posted. Until then, back to the sand! lol
Blessings, sweet one!
I will pray for you! I have heard that kidney stones are soo painful! Yikes... I hope you get good news at the Dr.
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