I'm sorry to hear about that

Can't you delegate someone else to do your tasks? Sorry that's the best I can come up with

Go to hospital, NOW!!

My mate had kidney stones one time and he said the pain was like nothing he had ever experienced.  He could bearly stand.  You need to have them removed.

I had kidney stones almost 19 years ago to the day.
It is the most excruciating pain I have ever ever experienced, which not even morphine would get rid of.
However, the hospital told me that they wouldn't take them out, but just waited for them to pass through me.
I don't know when it happened because I never saw any, but a couple of days later the pain subsided and I never had a problem since.
The procedure for treating them may well be different 19 years on, but I couldn't concentrate on anything with that pain, certainly not wedding plans!!
Hope you get it all sorted.

My friend had to take some pills which somehow broke the stones into smaller chunks which he was then able to pee out, he was also prescribed some heavy pain killers.

I really think you should get some professional help ASAP Annoca.

Thanks Charli, Spider and Moomin.  Having had five boys, I would compare the pain to childbirth.  It is ALL comsuming.

I won't have time to have surgery between now and the wedding so that is not an option.  I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything I could do to help move the stone/s out.   xx

I've also heard that in some cases you can get medication to disperse them.
It's not for everyone though, so you really need to re-visit your doctor and explain your forthcoming circumstances.

Good luck

Annocha.  Has the doctor not made an appointment for you to see someone or are they waiting to see if you will pass them naturally?  The pain is terrible.  I feel for you specially now with the wedding coming up.

I have been in pain since Monday when I went to the Doctor.  He said to leave it for a few days to see if they would pass of their own accord.  Well they haven't, so I am going to go back to him tomorrow and see if he can give me anything to speed things up.

I will go to the wedding - with or without the stones - but naturally I would prefer to be pain free and able to enjoy my time there.

Even poor little Dante is all confused about what is happening with me and refuses to leave my side.  xx

I've just rang a friend who had a kidney stone and she said to avoid salt & pepper, 'smelly vegetables' like cabbage, tomatoes, onions, meat & powder sauces, drink lots of water but not bottled sparking water.
She said it eased the pain a bit for her.  

Hope this helps until they can do something for you.  

Aw bless him.  Hope the doc will sort something out for you tomorrow.

drink plenty of fluids.
Get to your doctor with a specimen of urine incase you have an infection and ask for a painkiller called voltarol.
The drinking of fluids alone may help to flush it through. Cranberry juice is best.

Thank you Tayto and Isadora.  I am really grateful for the advice.

I will avoid what has been suggested and will drink lots of water and Cranberry juice and I will get to the Doctor again tomorrow.

I will let you know what transpires from the visit.  xx

I can offer no practical help ANNOCA, but I send my best wishes and hope that the problem is soon resolved.
(p.s. Love your avatar.)

Could you be dehydrated Annoca......dehydration is the worst enemy of kidney stones.

Lemon juice added to the water you should be drinking could help if they are small( grain of rice size)

It couldn't have come at a worse time for you Annoca    Don't put off getting treatment for the sake of the wedding...........It would be hugely disappointing for all concerned if you didn't go, but health comes first 

Good luck.......and put yourself first for once.

Just want to express my sincere thanks to you all for your help and advice, and also to let you know the outcome of my visit to the Doctor today.

He gave me two injections and prescribed Volerol tablets.  Since I have come home I have been practically "in residence" in the bathroom!!  I have no idea if I have passed the stones but I am glad to report that the pain is not as severe. 

Keep your fingers crossed that this will do the trick, together with all the water and cranberry juice I am drinking.

If there is no improvement by next Monday, I am to go back to the Doctor again and we will take it from there.  In all the fog of the pain I was in, I forgot to ask what the injections were and what he hoped they would do, but I will ask him on Monday.

Many, many thanks again for all your help and advice and support.   xx

I have everything crossed for you, Annoca, and hope that the meds and jabs do the trick.

Me too ANNOCA.   I hope your situation will carry on improving now.
It is good that something is being done.
Appreciate you coming back to us witrh the latest news.
Good wishes to you. Please keep us informed. 

I'll be no help here but sorry to hear of your dilemma. I can only echo the sentiment that you should get professional help and get more than one opinion if you feel the need. I hope it all works out for you 

Awww I have no advice but water sounds a good option for flushing and phone your doctors first thing....

Hope you're feeling better Annocha.  

Thank you for thinking of me Tayto.   The pain has eased a lot so the medication is working.

Should it stay at this level, I feel I can cope with flying to Marbella for the Wedding and then visit the doctor again on my return, to get rid of it completely.

I can only compare the pain to childbirth contractions which get stronger in intensity.  At least that intensity has gone and I now just have a constant dull ache.   xx

I am so pleased there is some improvement ANNOCA.
Pleased too that going to the wedding does not now seem quite so daunting for you.
I hope things continue to improve, and that you get to the wedding and have a wonderful time.

And Tayto - thanks for retrieving this thread.

It's appalling that there is something that can be done very quickly but ...................it doesn't appear to be readily available in England.

Some years ago we were on holiday in France with friends. My friend was taken ill with kidney stones during the night ..............she was admitted to hospital - was treated (can't remember how, laser possibly) an overnight stay and back to enjoy the rest of her holiday afterwards. Why should people have to suffer when there is a quick fix readily available?

I should add - all this was done on her E11 - not privately!

Hoet you get sorted Annoca ................enjoy the wedding!

Aw you poor thing.  All the best and I'm sure lots of us here are thinking about you.  
Brisket.  

Annocha is not in England Soozy and the wheels are even slower here.

Sorry to read this and couldn't have happened at a worse time, but I'm delighted the pain relief seems to have helped Annoca. I hope you get rid of them quickly and enjoy your sons wedding and of course Marbella this time of year.

Good news that you are in less pain, hope you will soon be back to normal - and have a lovely time at the wedding!!

Annoca, that sounds awful!  
Glad you're on the mend, but take it easy, OK?

You probably will not see this ANNOCA  (at least not immediately.)
I hope - very much hope - that you have made it to Marbella for the wedding.
Obviously we also hope that you are feeling much better.
Would love to hear your latest news about your health, the wedding, and of course Dante and Dali.
So as soon as you are able.....

I had them and had to be hospitalised and have morphine. I hope you pass them soon, the pain used to floor me.

Ooooh that's reminded me to get mine sorted out.

Sorry to hear of the pain Annoca, it sounds horrendous, hope it gets better soon x

I hope you are now recovered and had a lovely time at the wedding. Kidney stones can be excrutiatingly  painful

Hope to hear your news soon.
Maybe some pictures too?
Hope you are feeling better.

I had  them about 12 years ago.Just keep drinking as much as you can.I didn't have medication ,but passed the worst buggar in the night.The pain just went like turning off a light bulb.I hope under the circumstance your Doc will give you something to break up the stones so you can pass them easily.The best of luck to you girl.

Are you around ANNOCA
I have been wondering about your health, the wedding, Dante and Dali......
Any news?

Thank you for bumping this brisket. I was wondering how Annoca was myself.

How - spooky - about 10 mins ago I was thinking about Annoca and hoping she got to her wedding, and wondering if I should search out this thread.

Jenny   =   Moomin   =   brisket   =   great minds

Another little bump in the hope that ANNOCA is not far away and may see it.