Kidney stones are very common here in Va.. Seems like half the people I know have had an episode or two of them. They can usually be controlled by diet. Unfortunately if the water where you live is "hard" (like it is here) they`re difficult to avoid for those that are genetically predisposed. I have a friend who just had lithotripsy for reoccuring stones. Fortunate for her they caught it early as she once had an enormous "staghorn" stone that filled her entire kidney and had to be surgically removed. I feel your pain as I have passed one about ten years ago, (don`t want to relive that moment) but since have lived without another episode. Watch your diet and adhere to it and you should be good to go. Get well soon! :D
