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Currently passing a Kidney Stone

elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,367
edited December 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Im no rookie to these things, but the past 24 hours are killing me. Severe abdominal pain as it works its way through......Any one have any advice? And yes the meds are already in the system.....
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    No, but . . . sorry, that's a bitch
  • JTHJTH Posts: 3,238
    edited December 2011
    YES! I've tried this on two separate occasions and I swear to you that this helps.

    mix equal parts fresh-squeezed lemon juice with extra virgin olive oil and drink the mixture as fast as you possibly can. If you think you can handle it, go with four ounces of each. If not, try two ounces of each.

    The taste is nowhere near as bad as it sounds.

    ***EDIT -- I left out the word "drink". I've corrected that above.
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  • Citizen ZackCitizen Zack Posts: 1,763
    Had my first stone about 3 weeks ago. A friend swore from experience that drinking Apple Cider Vinegar would help dissolve them. The smell was so nauseating that I couldn't possibly bring myself to actually drink it, but maybe you can try it? I was advised to mix it with orange juice, if that helps.
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  • get_axel_someget_axel_some Posts: 163
    cranberry juice please!!! that works very well!
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    don't mean to derail this thread, but I have a question for those of you who have had kidney stones. did you drink a lot of milk before you had stones?

    I have heard that milk drinkers are more susceptible to getting stones. I drink milk like water, I absolutley love it. at home I drink it with everything...pizza, pasta, whatever.

    my father was same way and he developed stones. I'm kinda paranoid about getting them, but I don't see myself giving up milk...it's too good.
  • JTHJTH Posts: 3,238
    The Fixer wrote:
    don't mean to derail this thread, but I have a question for those of you who have had kidney stones. did you drink a lot of milk before you had stones?

    I have heard that milk drinkers are more susceptible to getting stones. I drink milk like water, I absolutley love it. at home I drink it with everything...pizza, pasta, whatever.

    my father was same way and he developed stones. I'm kinda paranoid about getting them, but I don't see myself giving up milk...it's too good.
    No, but I drink a lot of coffee (black). that's also supposedly a contributing factor. but I guess there are different types of stones. So if they're calcium stones, then I guess dairy could be the culprit.
  • get_axel_someget_axel_some Posts: 163
    The Fixer wrote:
    don't mean to derail this thread, but I have a question for those of you who have had kidney stones. did you drink a lot of milk before you had stones?

    I have heard that milk drinkers are more susceptible to getting stones. I drink milk like water, I absolutley love it. at home I drink it with everything...pizza, pasta, whatever.

    my father was same way and he developed stones. I'm kinda paranoid about getting them, but I don't see myself giving up milk...it's too good.

    i have it sometimes with beer....
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  • CareyCarey Posts: 2,361
    Sorry to hear it!! :( I've had these twice (and I am not a big milk drinker). I didn't try anything other than the prescribed narcotic medication (darvocet, I believe). I liked using a heating pad on my back...I never tried any of the recommended concoctions mentioned here. Good luck and I hope it passes quickly.

    Have you had a CT to see what the size is (as in, is it small enough to pass without lithotripsy?)
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  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,367
    Carey wrote:
    Sorry to hear it!! :( I've had these twice (and I am not a big milk drinker). I didn't try anything other than the prescribed narcotic medication (darvocet, I believe). I liked using a heating pad on my back...I never tried any of the recommended concoctions mentioned here. Good luck and I hope it passes quickly.

    Have you had a CT to see what the size is (as in, is it small enough to pass without lithotripsy?)

    I've passed so many stones in my life that I've given up on the CT/lithotripsy. For me, salt is the contributing factor. My stones are made of sodium, I avoid salt like its a poison! I've tried all the home remedies mentioned above, and was just hoping that someone might have one I've never heard of.....Two vicodin down the hatch right now isn't helpin a whole lot!!!
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I have no helpful input except that I just want to say that I have a big fear of getting a kidney stone, and having to pass it. :(
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  • JTHJTH Posts: 3,238
    dcfaithful wrote:
    I have no helpful input except that I just want to say that I have a big fear of getting a kidney stone, and having to pass it. :(
    You don't want to ever get one. You may get lucky but the odds are against it never happening in your lifetime

    I'll tell you one thing. The part that you probably envision as being the most painful is actually the least painful.
  • Citizen ZackCitizen Zack Posts: 1,763
    JTH wrote:
    dcfaithful wrote:
    I have no helpful input except that I just want to say that I have a big fear of getting a kidney stone, and having to pass it. :(
    You don't want to ever get one. You may get lucky but the odds are against it never happening in your lifetime

    I'll tell you one thing. The part that you probably envision as being the most painful is actually the least painful.

    Yep - the stone moving from your kidney to your bladder is what will really hurt.
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Eek! never experienced that but I hope you get over that pain quickly.
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