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Jeez, sounds like I could be in for a rough ride *gulp* This is only the left side, there are stones in the right kidney too, to be looked at once the left's been sorted but - fingers crossed - not causing problems yet.
They did try lithotripsy some time ago but when it came to it, the stones couldn't be seen on the x-ray & they had to abandon that idea. I was prescribed Tramodol but that did nothing for me, was told the next step would be morphine & only available at the hospital (a good 30min drive away). Having said that, Diclofenac does work, but there're obvious problems with timing (especially at moment when I can't / not allowed to "strain") & I tend to take at night so I can sleep, leaving me with little relief during the day.
Well, I appreciate your candour - 10 - 12 weeks Electrochem, doesn't bear thinking about ! - & will maybe try get it checked out in a few days if things don't improve, just for reassurance there isn't something else going on. Thanks all :)