Monday, July 13, 2009

I have a low tolerance for pain...

Here is the short story of what happened last Thursday: My kidney stones are back and I haven't passed them, but the pain is gone--for now.

Long story:
About 2 weeks ago I was having some stomach pains. I thought it was flu related because Rocky was having similar symptoms. However, my pain was different because it was concentrated more in my lower left abdomen. So, I asked Rocky to give me a blessing and the pain went away.
Fast forward to Thursday: I woke up in pain! It was really strange. I was having the same pain again, but it wasn't as strong. Rocky asked if he needed to take me to the doctor, but I thought the pain would go away.
Shortly after he left the pain was just getting worse. I called my sister Charise because she has had appendicitis and I thought that's what it might be. When I was talking to her the pain was getting so bad that I told her I had to go.
I thought I would get ready and drive myself to the doctor. I was in so much pain I decided I would just get dressed. I hadn't done my make-up and my hair was still wet.
Then, I called my next door neighbor. She is the sweetest! I could barely speak. I just started to cry and she asked if she should come over and help. I told her yes.
She came over and I was crouched over on the ground. She said that Ryder could stay with her 10 year old son and she would drive me to the doctor and watch Chase. (Talk about an answer to prayer). We drove to the Instacare, but there was a detour on the way and I just had to keep moving my body around (no position was comfortable).
When I checked in the lady probably thought I was crazy because I just kept bending over and clutching my stomach. They admitted me quickly and took a urine sample that showed I had a lot of blood in my urine. Then, they told me they needed to draw blood to see if it could be a kidney infection. While I was waiting for the nurse to come back I was in the room huddled on the floor just praying that this pain would go away. When she came in I got up and she drew the blood. It took 3 tries because I was trying to sit still, but it was very difficult!
The doctor came in and could see I was in pain. So, he gave me two different shots--one was Demerol the other--I don't know--the kind that makes me not feel pain! :)
I tell you what, Demerol is crazy. I felt like I was spinning in circles and I was moving in slow motion. The nurse told me I had to be taken out in a wheelchair because I was so loopy.
So, I got out to the waiting room and my neighbor, Amy, was still there holding Chase. I was SO grateful. Then, Amy took me to fill my prescription for pain meds and some antibiotics. By the time I got the prescriptions Chase was screaming she was so hungry. But, I finally made it home safely, and I still haven't passed the stones (I'm straining my urine so I know). Thankfully, the pain is gone for a bit. I'm just waiting for it to come back on once the stones start to descend again.
So, that's my long story. I'm going to try some remedies I've heard, and I will post my progress later. If you read this whole thing CONGRATULATIONS your a marathon reader.

3 comments:

The Story of Life said...

Yikes! That is horrible!! I wish you lived closer. I would be the mom at your house for awhile. Clay is going through the same thing right now. WHAT THE CRAP?! I was kind of feeling the same stuff on Friday. I think it was a UTI...got stuff for it. Anywho....Hope you are feeling better soon.

Derek and Christi said...

Heather! I feel so bad for you! Derek had kidney stones a few months ago and I never want them! They're terrible! I hope you're feeling better and some of your home remedies work. Derek tried the Coke and Asparagus one and it worked. Good luck!

Katie said...

Heather, you don't have a low tolerance for pain. Kidney stones would make Chuck Norris cry. I am so sorry you had kidney stones. My kindeys started hearting when I read your post. I had them a couple years back and they were bad and I never passed the stone (that I know of) so I am so scared for when it returns. I am glad your neighbor drove you to the instacare. I drove my myself and had to pull over and puke because the pain was that bad...I was probably not fit to drive. Anyway, I hope you and your kidneys are doing well!