I'm not sure what has happened, but I'm bleeding internally, a LOT, starting today. I went to the doctor today who ran some tests but couldn't quite see what has happened. She said I was okay to go home tonight but if I have to go to the bathroom more than once every 1/2 hour to come to the E.R. I'M SO WORRIED! I don't feel pain in my stomach at all, but I think something has happened! I exercised last night. Could that have done anything? I was just on the elliptical machine for 1/2 hour and on the bike for 15 minutes.

A friend who suffers with lots kidney stones told me it was caused by too many dark green leafy veggies, such as spinach. Might want to ask your doctor if some foods tend to cause the calcium build up more than others.

Harley, I think you might be thinking of the Uric Acid kind. If you have stones caused by uric acid you can actually take a pill that will dissolve them. For calcium, the best thing to do is drink tons of Water. Also, if you don't get much calcium in your diet your body can try to extract the calcium from your bones which is harder on the body and apparently can cause a buildup in the kidney.

As for me, I'm positive it's hereditary. My dad gets them constantly and I get them about every six months, though usually not this bad. The stone finally passed for me THANK GOODNESS! I'd like to give it up to my peeps Percoset and Morphine.

Don't be afraid to demand answers. Dr's are only people NOT God (i think they sometimes get confused). It's your body (and mind) and they have to respect that by keeping you informed.

It'll will be sorted out and you can carry on as planned.

Best wishes, Rachel.

I'm sure you're correct, but she did say something about the calcium build up and that it is caused by the dark green veggies and a few other food items. She was even given a list as to what foods to stay away from. Couldn't hurt to ask the doctor.