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I've broken bones, including a leg, and a kidney stone was the most painful thing I've experienced. It was so painful it resulted in a blackout as it was movin
by mechhacker 3y ago
I've broken bones, including a leg, and a kidney stone was the most painful thing I've experienced.
It was so painful it resulted in a blackout as it was moving through my innards and getting to my bladder. Anything to save myself from that non-invasively would be welcome. Thankfully, they have not returned as I think I know what triggers them for me.
- anderber 3y agoMay I ask what triggered them for you? As someone prone to them, I'm curious if I'm doing everything possible to avoid these nasty things.
- kabouseng 3y agoVitamin fizzy / soluble pills can cause it for some people.
- mechhacker 3y agoI narrowed it down to grapefruit. At least that's what I suspect. I avoid them now.
- xxpor 3y agograpefruits should usually help, as they're high in citric acid.
- 131012 3y agomost citrus fruits help to reduce kidney stones, but not grapefruit. grapefruit has different weird interaction with medication and does increase risk of kidney stones, contrary to other citrus fruits. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-oxalates https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-oxalates
- xxpor 3y agoI don't know what to believe any more because that article says kale is a low oxalate food, but https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/kale-causes-kidney-stones-seriously https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/kale-causes-kidney-sto... says the opposite (and was on the list I got at discharge)
- 131012 3y agoNutrition science does change at a surprising rate. In case of doubt... drink plenty of water!
- Narretz 3y agoAs far as I understand it, the interaction of Grapefruits with for example statins is because it has Furocumarine, but that isn't unique to it. Other citrus fruits have it as well. It's just that Grapefruit isn't as sour and it's consumed in much higher doses compared to say lemon juice.
- PorterBHall 3y agoIf you get one, try to catch it and have it analyzed. I had a calcium oxalate stone. My urologist suggested adding some milk to my coffee (I had been drinking it black). Haven’t had another in 10 years.
- astura 3y agoYou have to get your stones analyzed and they'll make suggestions based on what the composition is.
- northernman 3y agoI've had several kidney stones - usually at about one year intervals. The first was the worst because you don't know what it is. Subsequent stones didn't seem to be as bad, since I knew I was going to survive. The emerg doc told me that some ladies say the pain worse than childbirth.
- mbajkowski 3y agoIn the same boat, and agree that the first one was the worst because of the unknowns and associated pain. That does not mean the later ones were less painful, but knowing what to expect, recognizing the symptoms early, and getting mentally ready go a long way. A well stocked medical cabinet with potent pain killers is a must, and I don't take long trips without them either. Unfortunately, not all will pass naturally, depending on size and shape, so I'm looking forward to having this option available when needed.
- jwestbury 3y agoIf you've not had it, I cannot more highly recommend ESWL. In my case, it just felt like some light bruising for a day or two, and otherwise an 8mm stone in my kidney was obliterated with no effects.
- mbajkowski 3y agoHad it a couple times. I usually try to let the stones pass naturally, unless of course they get stuck. Success rate for the targeted stone has been 100%. Recovery has been quick with minimal bruising, first day getting up was a bit painful without painkillers. I do have a bit of concern about the impact of ESWL on the long term health of my kidneys.