Having a much better day than yesterday , bowels more settled . I had lain back down for a while this morning when I had a knock at the door . Our closest friends had to evacuate their home , so they came to us for refuge . The problem was resolved quickly and they were allowed home after an hour or so . I always enjoy their company but to have it in the middle of a weekday was pleasantly different . I made coffee for my guests and after they left decided to have 1 glass myself . This is the first in almost 3 weeks so I'm hoping it doesn't upset my digestion too much . Wow ! A few hours later I am doing well , when I get a sharp , stabbing pain in my nether regions . I don't know if I'm trying to pass a stone or what . It's a completely new type of pain , and it is excruciating . Thank goodness it doesn't last long , and it's only been twice so far .
  Well now , this evening I had another pain episode , thankfully very short . None of these has lasted long enough to justify medicating but shortly I'm going to take a preemptive Tylenol . I don't have much choice in over-the-counter analgesics because of the other medications I'm taking . The acetaminophen works ok but I worry about it's effect on my liver .
  The game is on and it's do or die for our beloved Cardinals . In the 5th inning 5-0 Red Sox , there is no joy in Mudville . And , at a score of 6 to one the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in game 6 . And sudden serious pain in the lower abdominal area . This one lasting much longer , after my first really normal urination since the 4th of this month . This leads me to believe the cause is a stone and the healthy flow has moved it a little . The pain is slowly subsiding but this was the longest duration , maybe 5 minutes , but not quite as intense as earlier . Whatever it is , I hope it resolves soon . Being able to make a stream without forcing it is more comfortable than what has been happening the last 4 weeks and I hope it continues . Having not slept well in several nights , I'm logging off . Good night , God bless , and treat others as you wish to be treated .