by Scottler » Thu May 20, 2004 8:33 pm
lol Fozzer.
For those of you who have never had the pleasure of experiencing a kidney stone firsthand, here's some insight.
1. I couldn't get up off the bathroom floor. I was curled up in the fetal position for 6 hours before I was able to call someone.
2. When I finally did get up, I couldn't stop vomiting. Not because of anything physically causing me to do so, just because the pain was that intense. Mind you, I had my appendix rupture when I was 6 and I wasn't throwing up from pain with that.
3. I finally got to the doctor's office, and he knew from my symptoms (before he even looked at me) that's what I had. His first words (not making this up) when he walked in the room were, "F***in' hurts, doesn't it?"
4. I have only met one woman who has both given birth and experienced kidney stones. She told me she would much rather deliver a child than deal with the stones again. How's that for perspective?
Yes, in case you haven't noticed, they hurt. They hurt bad. I wouldn't wish them on ANYONE.
What causes 'em? A build up of chemicals in your kidneys. Experts are now looking at a connection between caffeine intake and the formation of the little buggers.
So cut some of your caffeine or you'll be very sorry!