The Georges in Peru

Kidney Stones in Deepest Darkest Peru

17 Mar 2013

Last night, I was called by one of our missionaries that lives in a remote area about 7 hours from Arequipa.  He had a kidney stone and was in the 'hospital'. I use the word 'hospital' loosely.  They only had one tramadol pain pill in the hospital.  None of the pharmacies had anything stronger than ibuprofen (which is actually not a bad choice), so I went to a pharmacy here in Arequpa, bought some more tablets and sent them on the bus.  Thankfully, when I talked to him today it appears to have passed.  They say that kidney stones can hurt as much as childbirth.  I'll have to let someone else comment on that.  I think I'll go drink another glass of water.