LizzyBee Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 We had a good day yesterday getting ready for Christmas and went to the 5 PM Christmas Eve service. We came home and puttered around a bit, and the kids were asking to open their Christmas Eve gift. Dh said he wasn't feeling well and at first it seemed like a digestive issue. We did the Christmas Eve gift exchange, but his pain kept getting worse. It settled in his right kidney so we debated going to ER or just doping him up to get through Christmas. DD18 gets kidney stones and I have chronic leukemia, so we have some pain meds on hand. But I was hesitant to give him painkillers without verifying that he has kidneystones. He was having some pain in his right lower abdomen as well as the kidney, so we weren't 100% sure it was kidney stones or maybe kidney stones plus something else. When he started throwing up, I said ok, that's it, we're going to the ER. He was still throwing up from the pain when we got there, so they took him right back and got an IV in and gave him morphine and zofran. They didn't help. His pain level was a 10 when we got there and it got WORSE! He was getting pumped full of fluids but couldn't pee at all. He was shaking and couldn't lie or sit still. I wanted to cry but I had to stay calm if I was going to be any help at all. After two hours of no relief whatsoever, they added toradol and reglan which mercifully knocked him out. Ct scan showed 3 tiny stones, and as the doctor said, that kind of stone hurts like the devil. Thankfully, the kids let us sleep in this morning and dd18 stuffed the stockings. Dh got up to do gifts, took more meds, and went back to bed. He is nauseous from all the meds but at least he's not in severe pain today. Funny, I don't remember seeing kidney stones on his wish list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hugs and prayers to you and your DH! I hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh how awful! Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh my goodness, the poor guy! What an ordeal. I hope he is feeling well enough later to enjoy some time with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (((LizzyBee))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh, dear. I pray he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Praying for you and dh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 So very sorry for him! BTDT whilst pregnant with #1 and #2. Would gladly trade all three labors for one kidney gravel episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Poor man! I hope he will be feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh that sucks! Hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Poor guy...but it will be a Christmas to remember, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Praying...I have watched my father suffer with kidney stones for decades and have the utmost sympathy for your dh and your entire family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Yikes! Kidney stones are NOT nice for Christmas! Hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Wow, what a night! Glad your DH is feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks for all the hugs and good thoughts. Dh is still in pain when the meds wear off, so he's staying doped up and sleeping a lot. He has an appt with the urologist on Jan 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 what a huge bummer for him. I hope the pain subsides some over the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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