I once was speaking to a man who had recurring kidney stones and he was getting a surgeon to remove either partially or all of a gland in his neck that is responsible for producing the calcium that causes kidney stones. I know it is scant info but you could ask a doc for more info
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You are in my thoughts and prayers.Liz have your vitamin d check.many of us are low .since i been on the vitamin my pain much better.all my years of dr. none have check it till i went to a rhumatolgist. please read our pages on the vitamin d
Hope you feel better soon! There is a lot of good information on the MSK support group for those suffering from chronic pain.
Check out the healthpages too!
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/256
Shelly