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Yes, I had my first attack while not pregnant. My stone attack was in May 2006. It was first diagnosed with a suspected uti. My doctor did a culture and lo and behold - lots of blood, but no bacteria. I was told to see a urologist. Before I could see the specilaist, I ended up in the ER. The pain was incredible. The scan detected 2 stones - 3mm and 4 mm. I was given pain killers and sent home with more pain meds and a strainer. Within 4 days I developed a fever. I ended up with stents in each ureter. My urologist said they can only be in for 8 weeks and then need to be removed. The entire time was like having a tampon in crooked. I knew that the bottom 1/3 of my body always existed. When the stents were removed, I was put on potassium citrate. I was told to take the medication for a year and postpone any pregnancy plans. I am shocked by the number of women who have carried babies to term. I was told that if I had been pregnant, the antibiotics and pain killers needed to help me would have killed a baby.

I drink a gallon of water a day. I use lemon constantly. I haven't had another attack, but I am passing gravel. I discovered this yesterday as I was collecting for a 24-hour test. My ob says to keep drinking the water and let them know if anything else happens. I am at 26 weeks and I am a little concerned by what I have read on here.

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