Feels like Monday

So after the long weekend I am wiped. I woke up with horrible pain in my kidney area yesterday and it seems 10x worse today. Looks like one of those 5 remaining kidney stones decided it wanted to move now. I was tempted to take a vicodin this morning but opted for Icy Hot and my heating pad (big surprise). I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a muscle issue before hitting the narcotics.
As for my hips, I am ready for some relief. My left hip is incredibly sore right in the center of my butt cheek and it hurts so bad to walk. The right is a constant now so I have learned to walk lightly with a limp and minimize the weight I put on it. People have commented that they know when I am hurting, may be the constant look of something wedged tightly up my ass that gives me away.
The 300mg dosage seems to be the right one for me. My skin cleared this weekend and I started using a new organic shampoo and conditioner that I picked up at a salon. I think my body is really adjusting to the meds and the nerve issues barely even pull any of my attention anymore. I wish I could say the same the same for the backache, but coping with one thing at a time. I see Dr. Oeser Thursday to discuss my lumbar MRI and see if we can finally do the pain management through epidural.
I am really hoping to hear from Dr. Phillipon's office today, but I am certainly not going to hold my breath !