Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | The doc says he thinks it's kidney stones....I'm SCARED!!!!

So they did a urine sample and there was blood in it. The doc said it may be a UTI but lotsa people in Phoenix get kidney stones from the heat and he thinks that's what it is given my symptoms (back ache, where my kidneys are it hurts, etc). I'm terrified! I have errands to run, but I'm afraid of being at the store in writhing pain and someone calling an ambulence.

On my way home from the doc I drank some water (he says I need to drink A LOT) and I feel a lot of pressure in my kidneys. A little pain. Should I go out? Should I stay hom? My husband's out of oatmeal and other foodstuff...and he doesn't drive (he has vision probs), so he relies on me for groceries (he does bike and can get around thatw ay...but I don't want him to have to do that). What do you guys think?

I'm not in writhing pain...and I am okay for now...just worried about getting stuck at the store and not being in the comfort of home during a lot of pain.

What a mess! I'm sure glad I followed my instincts and called the doc today. I was hoping they could just give me a med for the UTI...I had no idea it could be kidney stones! They will have the results to know if it's a UTI Friday at the earliest Mon. the latest. If it's not a UTI...I will go back Mon. for re-testing and then off to the eurologist if there's still blood in my urine. SO SCARY!

I need to RELAX. I'm siting here with the heating pad on my tummy. I've gpt my water here with me. Shana is sleeping still LOL. I wish she were teeny tiny so she could fall asleep with me on our bed. I want to be held right now! I can't wait for hubby to come home...I'm so glad I have him!

I spoke to the doc about the prednisone. He told me there's nothing to do for the blue feelings I'm having, the off-balance stuff, or any of the negative side effects. I just have to wait it out. I can't wait until it's over...I want to be me again!

I just wish I weren't here by myself right now. I'm lonely and scared. Maybe I'll work on my book...listen to music...take a nap...read a good book.....I have to do somewthing to take my mind off my self-pity party over here!

G-d has given me a lot...so I guess I can handle it. I just hope the pain doesn't get worse. I do not handle pain well at all!

As for the ice cream I ate earlier...I'm over it. I am going through SO MUCH right now...I deserve some slack!

I know it wasn't the best thing for me...but it sure was yummy.

I just hop my husband is supportive like you guys are. It was his ice cream I ate! But you know what...he'll have to just understand. This is too much for me right now. And I'm doing the best I can. I'm doing wverything right...praying, going to therapy, trying to eat healthy, trying to relax and take care of myself, play with the dog outside for exercise and fresh air...I'm only human! So I broke a bowl...so what! So I had some ice cream, so what! I'm not perfect. I'm human!

You guys make me feel so much better. I think part of it is you're women and you understand me. LOL Also...you know what it's like to be sick...hubby, thank G-d, doesn't! he doesn't know what it's like to have side effects, constant fatigue, tummy troubles, doctors that don't know how to help him...a sinus infection for a year, and a burning desire to have a baby and be a perfect wife.

I just have to start listening to you guys...telling me I'm strong. Cause you know what? You're right! I've not given up, I'm still going to doctors, I'm still trying to take care o myself, I'm in therapy, I'm on the boards reaching out...I don't give up! That's pretty cool!

I love you all so much! For so many years I was told all the bad about me. For the 1st time I'm hearing so much good. And you know what...the more I hear it, the more I believe it! It's a proven fact...the messages we recive effect us! Thanks for sending me so many positive, caring, uplifting, and good-about-me messages! I can't thank you guys enough!

Sorry this post is so long LOL Thanks for reading and for caring!

With love and major gratitude to all my IBS friends,

Ruchie

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Formerly known as Ruchie

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