Thanks all,

Would gallstones not show up on exrays or a CT scan? I've had both in the recent past.

AS for heart disease...weeelll...my maternal grandfather dropped dead of a massive coronary at age 49. My Nana has had congestive heart failure for about 20 years.

My Dad has some artery blockage and had a minor heart attack several years ago (he didn't even know it!).

SOOO guess I'll just ask my MD to give me a full physical, it's been nearly two years. I had my cholesterol checked at that time and although the total number was somehwat high, my "good cholesterol" was very high and the bad as well as triglicerides were quite low.

It's so confusing, Ellie, when you have multiple medical problems. I probably let these kidney stones fester for YEARS attributing the pain to my shortened intestine.

One really bad kidney "attack" had me thinking it was a heart attack for sure: excruciating pain radiating down my left flank, arm, chest. I was praying for Grandpa to come take me, I swear!!

Well it's a beautiful day here, warmer even than expected (about 75 ) so why am I still inside!!!?

Later

Shiny