Dear Tommy:

I understand now about the pain having to do with the stone moving. I didn’t know that a 3 mm kidney stone is quite large. But it is possible for a 5 mm stone to pass naturally, your doctor said. And here is one more reason to drink more water (I don’t like to drink water and I don’t drink enough): to prevent the formation of kidney stones.  Just the other day, someone told me that her doctor told her that drinking more water prevents some (minor, I am guessing) muscular injuries and pain. I wonder if drinking more water can help with your back pain.

So, you are drinking more water and the next thing you expect to happen is… more pain as the stone moves and is passed? I hope to read from you soon that it passed and at least, this issue has been resolved!

anita