Renal Colic

A few weeks ago I hurt my shoulder. I am not exactly sure what I did but I am sure the Pilates reformer had a little bit to do with it. Another week later my side started hurting next to my bra line. I thought it was just an extension of the shoulder pain. However, the pain gets better with heat and Lortab barely takes the edge off.

I went to the doctor yesterday & he suspects kidney stones.

Tuesday morning I had a CT scan of my kidney and abdomen. I am waiting to hear the results but it's 2:30 a.m. My whole side aches and is in spasms that have doubled me over. Hopefully the heating pad and pain meds will take the edge off and I will sleep again soon.

This whole episode has made me notice the impersonal nature of social networking (Facebook). Many of my friends do not know what is happening. I haven't known what to say. If you can't say anything nice, right? I have been staying home and missing a lot of things. I have started to tell people that I talk to because I am not my best self right now. I cannot remember what was said 30" ago. And I am tired.

I have been so touched by friends who have listened to me, texted encouragement, sent emails, picked up my kids, and fed me dinner. Thank you all for your prayers and love.

(Update:)
After not being able to get an appointment with my regular doctor & not receiving a phone call from the walk-in clinic where they sent me, I finally just walked in & demanded (politely) my CT results. Clear as mud but no kidney stones. I have an appointment with my regular doctor tomorrow afternoon at 3:45.