I did get a call to come in. I thought about if for a few days, not really thinking it was necessary, but then again why not. First some "upper and lower abdominal X-rays, then a call from the urologist. I had a regular appointment later that day, but he said a phone call should be sufficient since the X-ray showed no changes, as long as I was feeling okay, no need for further evaluation/treatment.
The X-ray showed : "abnormal calcifications: The evidence of bilateral nephrolithiasis appears stable on this exam. No calcifications identified in the course of the ureters. Bones: Mild degenerative change lower lumbosacral spine."
So, the stones are in the kidneys, just where the ureters take off (the "renal pelvis"), not in the ureters. And the doc observed, the stones are small enough so that if they did enter the tubes (which would require a little uphill travel), they be able to pass (instead of obstruct).
As for the spine, the previously noted arthritis, apparently not worse than on prior exams, and no side mention of osteoporosis, which had started the whole process three years ago.
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