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Does anyone know if you can drink something to reduce the size of an existing stone ? I know it’s likely a “no”, but any novel treatments on the horizon ? I’ve

Does anyone know if you can drink something to reduce the size of an existing stone ? I know it’s likely a “no”, but any novel treatments on the horizon ? I’ve received EWS and it’s not fun, did seem to reduce the size of a big stone I had though, 20mm

bitL 4y ago
Take potassium citrate; eventually, drink a lot of beer.
- ChatGTP 4y ago
  Thanks I'll look it up! Also, I took some time off the booze, oh the irony...
  - bitL 4y ago
    It's specifically beer which has the ability to dissolve the most common type of kidney stones. You can try the alcohol-free versions which work as well ;-)
    - ChatGTP 4y ago
      Wait , you’re serious ?
sleepybrett 4y ago
My urologist suggested that apple cider vinegar can help break up some types of stones. I usually do an oz or so in a mug of hot water. Lemon juice goes into my water bottle whenever I refill it.
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