Comments on: Brett is the best http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/ All the random things that make me giggle, and some that don't. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:47:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Overdoing it | Random Giggles http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-7189 Overdoing it | Random Giggles Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:21:37 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-7189 [...] I know I’ve been over doing it the last couple of days considering my Sunday (Tuesday and Wednesday in particular I did a bit too much, Monday I actually managed to take it [...] [...] I know I’ve been over doing it the last couple of days considering my Sunday (Tuesday and Wednesday in particular I did a bit too much, Monday I actually managed to take it [...]

]]> By: That’s not on the list!! | Random Giggles http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-7187 That’s not on the list!! | Random Giggles Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:11:59 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-7187 [...] first item on the list was my kidney stone in September. That was definitely not on the to-do list for this semester or for the wedding. But [...] [...] first item on the list was my kidney stone in September. That was definitely not on the to-do list for this semester or for the wedding. But [...]

]]> By: An unexpected problem | Random Giggles http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-7161 An unexpected problem | Random Giggles Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:21:13 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-7161 [...] was a year ago today that I called Brett up in the worst pain of my life and he came and took me to the ER where they did a CT scan and told [...] [...] was a year ago today that I called Brett up in the worst pain of my life and he came and took me to the ER where they did a CT scan and told [...]

]]> By: Mimi http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-6295 Mimi Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:50:13 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-6295 I have heard that kidney stones and child birth are on the same pain scale, wouldn't know. I hope that you are at least able to manage the pain and function. Thank you Brett! I have heard that kidney stones and child birth are on the same pain scale, wouldn’t know. I hope that you are at least able to manage the pain and function. Thank you Brett!

]]> By: Mr. Me http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-6294 Mr. Me Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:46:47 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-6294 Ok... So now I've had a little bit of time to think a little more rather than just react, I'm going to give you the advice that I was given that may finally FINALLY put an end to MY kidney stones: See a Nephrologist. I've been to family doctors and more urologists that I want to think about. All of them told me things like "be more hydrated" and "try a low oxalate diet" and "take calcium pills" and "limit your calcium intake" and stuff like that. But it's not until I went to a Nephrologist that I finally felt like we're getting to the SOURCE of the issue and I may finally be able to be rid of recurring stones. I still haven't had a CT scan. I'm sure that I have more in my kidneys right now, and I'm sure that eventually, they'll have to make their way to the exit. But if I can quit producing them, there's is a light at the end of the tunnel, no pun intended. Now... how does the Nephrologist determine all of this? It's a fun thing called a "24-hour urine sample." Yes, you have to collect all of your urinary output for 24 hours. Most recently, I had to do this 2 days in a row. Peeing in a jug for 48 hours isn't so much fun, but now that you know how much fun kidney stones are not, it probably doesn't sound as bad any more. I go back to the kidney doctor in about a month, and we'll see if the current treatment plan is going to work or not. And if not, he'll have a more in-depth analysis of what my kidneys are doing and we can continue to move forward. See a Nephrologist. Ok… So now I’ve had a little bit of time to think a little more rather than just react, I’m going to give you the advice that I was given that may finally FINALLY put an end to MY kidney stones:

See a Nephrologist.

I’ve been to family doctors and more urologists that I want to think about. All of them told me things like “be more hydrated” and “try a low oxalate diet” and “take calcium pills” and “limit your calcium intake” and stuff like that.

But it’s not until I went to a Nephrologist that I finally felt like we’re getting to the SOURCE of the issue and I may finally be able to be rid of recurring stones.

I still haven’t had a CT scan. I’m sure that I have more in my kidneys right now, and I’m sure that eventually, they’ll have to make their way to the exit. But if I can quit producing them, there’s is a light at the end of the tunnel, no pun intended.

Now… how does the Nephrologist determine all of this? It’s a fun thing called a “24-hour urine sample.” Yes, you have to collect all of your urinary output for 24 hours. Most recently, I had to do this 2 days in a row. Peeing in a jug for 48 hours isn’t so much fun, but now that you know how much fun kidney stones are not, it probably doesn’t sound as bad any more.

I go back to the kidney doctor in about a month, and we’ll see if the current treatment plan is going to work or not. And if not, he’ll have a more in-depth analysis of what my kidneys are doing and we can continue to move forward.

See a Nephrologist.

]]> By: Mr. Me http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-6293 Mr. Me Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:03:14 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-6293 Awwwwwww CRAP. I'm SO sorry. :( Awwwwwww CRAP. I’m SO sorry. :(

]]> By: Pays http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-6292 Pays Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:00:39 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-6292 You have officially had a taste of what child birth feels like--eek!! Although, at the end of child birth you actually get something wonderful :) Take it easy and I hope you continue to feel better! You have officially had a taste of what child birth feels like–eek!! Although, at the end of child birth you actually get something wonderful :) Take it easy and I hope you continue to feel better!

]]> By: AmandaStretch http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/2009/09/brett-is-the-best/comment-page-1/#comment-6291 AmandaStretch Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:39:39 +0000 http://www.missgiggles.com/blog/?p=1664#comment-6291 I'm glad he was there for you and that you're feeling better!! That's not an adventure I hope to ever have. I’m glad he was there for you and that you’re feeling better!! That’s not an adventure I hope to ever have.

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