tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040766101894603549.post2777520537314771989..comments2023-10-04T08:51:54.936-07:00Comments on Linda's Rambling and Other Things: THIS KIND OF A DAYLinda Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771301971742102631noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040766101894603549.post-70541560401869039912009-07-12T22:14:58.446-07:002009-07-12T22:14:58.446-07:00Poor Tom...oh my! Those kidney stones are hugely ...Poor Tom...oh my! Those kidney stones are hugely painful to pass. I carry a "kidney stone 1st aid kit" quick acting pain meds and an anti-spasmodic drug called Buscopan (sp). I've suffered from kidney stones for 45 years and never felt pain like the kind that comes with passing a stone. I've been to Vancouver General twice for a procedure involving ultra sound. It breaks down the stones so that they will pass with no pain. The procedure is short and painless. Good luck with it...hugs, BruceBrucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807128526453246847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040766101894603549.post-30892691815520776102009-07-12T17:47:34.206-07:002009-07-12T17:47:34.206-07:00Hi Linda,
Talk with Tom's urologist about havi...Hi Linda,<br />Talk with Tom's urologist about having the stones ultrasonically 'smashed'. B has had it done a couple of times. Takes all the rough edges of the stones and they are easier to pass. Still have to pass them unfortunately....but they will test them to see what they are made up from and then a visit with a dietician will help avoid those foods that build them. Also drink LOTS of water...<br />Maybe you and B should have a chat via phone on this subject as he's has kidney stones for years and has a few tales to tell!<br /><br />SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.com