A Study Of Corticosteroid On Postoperative Pain After Ureteroscopy For Urinary Calculi

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are diagnosed with kidney or ureteral stones confirmed on imaging (CT of the abdomen or pelvis) and who elect for definitive treatment via ureteroscopy with placement of ureteral stent. * Age 18 years or older * Patients of either gender * Patients of all ethnic backgrounds * Cable of giving informed consent * Capable and willing to fulfill the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain * Chronic use of opioids or other pain medication (\>12 weeks) * Known allergies to corticosteroids. * Known or suspected pregnancy * Inability to give informed consent or unable to meet requirements of the study for any reason. * Bilateral ureteroscopy * Current Corticosteroid Use * Diabetic patients who are insulin dependent