perzephone | Dude, I Passed

This fragment of kidney stone is approx. 3mm long & 1mm thick. Here it is against a dime for perspective. My camera takes crappy close-ups.

Although this was not the most painful experience I ever had, the back spasm that signaled the passage of the stone was enough to make me nauseous. At least I know I can handle the pain when this happens again, because that's been a worry for me. To be perfectly honest, if somewhat disgusting, it felt like my lower left back was constipated & cramped out a small, hard, rocky piece of shit that gave me immediate and palpable relief.