Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Out one end, in the other

The CT scan shows that the kidney stones are now completely gone; thank god; and tests say they were mainly potassium and calcium.  But I still felt like death warmed over one too many times.  Turns out, in addition to the kidney stones, I was dangerously low on potassium.  Low enough to wind up in the ER getting an IV.  The potassium tablets are about 1/2 inch long and about as big around as a US size 10 1/2 needle (and yes, I DID use my needle gauge to find that out).  The doctor says they're way bigger than the kidney stones I just got rid of.  I don't believe him. 
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3 comments:

  1. gayleAugust 4, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    I can just picture you using your needle gauge on the tablets... Way to put it into a measurement system we all understand!
    Feel better soon! Sending good thoughts your way.

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  2. roxieAugust 4, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Ow! Oooow! Owowowow! And boys have a longer urethra to pass them through. Thank GOD you're a woman!

    Bananas have lots of potassium. So does orange juice. You poor baby!! Is there anything we can do for you?

    Love that you used your needle gauge on the pills!

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  3. FiberQatAugust 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Interesting that you didn't know you were low on potassium. I usually suffer leg cramps when my potassium's low.

    Nothing like a horse pill to start your day.

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