Question for those of you that have had kidney stones. I really think that the doctor is misdiagnosing me. First of all my pain is mid right back and the stone they saw is on the left side. I have known about that one for years and it has never bothered. The odd part for me is that my pain subsides when I lay down. I have very little pain during the night, nothing that would even wake me up. I thought kidney stones hurt all the time. I have also had the pain radiate around my side into my abdomin and sometimes up my right shoulder. That doesn't seem like kidney stones from anything that I have read. The other thing that seems off is that this has been bothering me for nearly 2 weeks now. Most stones pass within 48 hours or become so unbearable that they have to be removed. I spent time this morning doing a little self diagnosis. I think I may have a gall bladder issue. The pain and the way it radiates makes sense. I have also had weight loss which can contribute. I have had a lot of gas lately, which seemed unimportant until I started researching. I have also had a few episodes of vomit burping after eating over the last week (sorry to be so graphic). I left a message for the doctor nearly 3 hours ago and still no phone call. I would rather be certain of what I'm dealing with rather than kill the pain of some unknown. Any info would be appreciated.
Deb