What is the best method of getting rid of them long term? I'm assuming drink lots of water (I already do) and eating more vegetables? (Based on my short research into such methods).

zooguy96 said:

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What is the best method of getting rid of them long term? I'm assuming drink lots of water (I already do) and eating more vegetables? (Based on my short research into such methods).

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Really depends on what the stones are made out of. Some people have a propensity to form certain types of stones. Best way to know is to get them analyzed. However, most are calcium-oxalate. So you need to limit your intake of both of those things. Certain vegetables have high levels of oxalate (spinach, for example). And obviously calcium is high in some veggies, but especially dairy.

Depending on what they're made out of, you can also be put in some medications which can help prevent them as well.

I had kidney stones twice. I cut back on dairy and started drinking a lot more water. I haven't had a recurrence in at least 10 years.

Ask your Dr about hydrochlorthiazide. I had numerous calcium oxalate "events" and since starting that at a low dose of 12.5 mg once a day I've had NO more.

It is possible my metabolism evolved but I give credit to the medicine ad's continue it once a day.

I quit drinking carbonated soft drinks and cut back on dairy, started drinking more actual water or things like unsweetened tea. Haven't had a stone in over 15 years since.

MouthBQ98 said:

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I quit drinking carbonated soft drinks and cut back on dairy, started drinking more actual water or things like unsweetened tea. Haven't had a stone in over 15 years since.

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I don't drink sodas. I don't eat or drink too much dairy. I think in my case, its eat more vegetables.

IslandAg76 said:

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Ask your Dr about hydrochlorthiazide. I had numerous calcium oxalate "events" and since starting that at a low dose of 12.5 mg once a day I've had NO more.

It is possible my metabolism evolved but I give credit to the medicine ad's continue it once a day.

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Circling back around to this. Is this something my Dr. has to prescribe?

Thx.

Yes, it is a diuretic.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydrochlorothiazide&dsform=sk&FORM=SWTRCM

Drink more citrus. Helps to stop the non-calcium type of stone forming.

Also, look into Vitamin K2-MK7. It helps move calcium from your blood into your bones.

I've started taking a "stone breaker" supplement called Chance Piedra. No pain since.