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<< A good start to the campaignRoad slicks better than expected >> Right at the top of the list of things you don't want to get has to be Kidney Stones. I managed to get one of these little pirates on Monday.

It all started with a bike ride. All going well afterwards, apart from a slightly sore back. A few hours later, the back pain is getting worse, and I'm at a loss as to where it came from - I did raise the bike seat an extra notch, maybe this caused it?

A few hours later, the pain is just unbearable. Kirstin google's the symtoms and it's looking like Kidney Stones. So off to the doc I go to get it fixed up.
Doc confirms this is the problem, tells me to drink loads of water, and gives me some painkillers via injection. The painkillers removed about half the pain, enough for it to not be sore, but still annoying.

This is all good until 1am, when the painkillers wear off. At this point, the pain is unbearable, I'm munching pills like sweets and it's not helping. I call the hospital to see what I need to do, and they pass me onto the 24 hour healthline. I think the name &quot;24 hour healthline&quot; refers to the amount of time you have to wait in the phone queue before you get to speak to a real person. I waited 25 mins, then gave up, thankful that I wasn't ringing with urgent heart problems.<

So I went to the med centre and got some pethedine, which worked a treat. Next day, I pass the kidney stone in my urine - pain gone.

I definitely don't recommend getting one of these - some people (who have experienced both) liken the pain to childbirth. Kidney stones can be prevented by drinking lots of water, so I guess I'll be doing just that from now on. << A good start to the campaignRoad slicks better than expected >>
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