Comments on: Expert Response: Kidney Stones http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php All About Kidney Stone Disease, Guide and Treatment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:18:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jkh http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1025 jkh Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:23:03 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1025 Kidney stones unfortunately do not dissolve on their own. The most common way is to pass them through your urinary tract. If your bladder has a burning sensation, that means your stone is in your bladder. If you had shockwave lithotripsy (procedure to break stones), then you will eventually urinate stone fragments, which resemble sand. Were you diagnosed with a stone by a doctor? If not, you may have a UTI, because a kidney stone is commonly extremely painful. Blood in the urine is common as well. Typically stones may take anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks to completely pass. I actually have one right now (my 7th in 2 years), so I know what your going through. We're in the same boat. I have what they call a Urethropelvic Junction Obstruction, which is also called Hydronephrosis. It causes my kidney to get backed up constantly, causing daily pain. I fear that this stone is stuck at my urethra junction, where my partial blockage is. If that's the case, I'll be enjoying the weekend from a hospital bed, but good luck to you. If you need any infoo from someone who has kidney probs frequently, dont hesitate to ask. my email is spaethe_bt@yahoo if you have any questions. also check webmd.com and type 'kidney stone' in the search box. Hope this helps and good luck to you!! Kidney stones unfortunately do not dissolve on their own. The most common way is to pass them through your urinary tract. If your bladder has a burning sensation, that means your stone is in your bladder. If you had shockwave lithotripsy (procedure to break stones), then you will eventually urinate stone fragments, which resemble sand. Were you diagnosed with a stone by a doctor? If not, you may have a UTI, because a kidney stone is commonly extremely painful. Blood in the urine is common as well. Typically stones may take anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks to completely pass. I actually have one right now (my 7th in 2 years), so I know what your going through. We're in the same boat. I have what they call a Urethropelvic Junction Obstruction, which is also called Hydronephrosis. It causes my kidney to get backed up constantly, causing daily pain. I fear that this stone is stuck at my urethra junction, where my partial blockage is. If that's the case, I'll be enjoying the weekend from a hospital bed, but good luck to you. If you need any infoo from someone who has kidney probs frequently, dont hesitate to ask. my email is spaethe_bt@yahoo if you have any questions. also check webmd.com and type 'kidney stone' in the search box. Hope this helps and good luck to you!!

]]> By: Free Blog http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1010 Free Blog Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:50:00 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1010 wow! wow!

]]> By: sjohnson824 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1021 sjohnson824 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:22:09 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1021 Take equal parts of lemon juice and olive oil. Two ouces of each should be sufficient. Follow with lots of water. Following link has testimonials on this home remedy. (This remedy is for people that know they have a kidney stone. Seeing a doctor might be the best idea if you aren't sure). Cranberry juice is good. Apple cider may work, but, olive oil and lemon juice in equal parts is best. Take equal parts of lemon juice and olive oil. Two ouces of each should be sufficient. Follow with lots of water. Following link has testimonials on this home remedy.

(This remedy is for people that know they have a kidney stone. Seeing a doctor might be the best idea if you aren't sure).

Cranberry juice is good. Apple cider may work, but, olive oil and lemon juice in equal parts is best.

]]> By: Princessgoggle http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1022 Princessgoggle Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:32:06 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1022 My stone is 2mm and it descended into my ureter on August 18. It's now September 13 and it's still in there, although it is now at the end of the ureter and close to dropping into my bladder. So I'm coming up on 4 weeks. It wasn't until August 24 that I started drinking the recommended minimum of 2 quarts per day. I think things would have moved along faster had I started drinking sooner, but frankly I just felt too crappy. My stone is 2mm and it descended into my ureter on August 18.

It's now September 13 and it's still in there, although it is now at the end of the ureter and close to dropping into my bladder.

So I'm coming up on 4 weeks.

It wasn't until August 24 that I started drinking the recommended minimum of 2 quarts per day. I think things would have moved along faster had I started drinking sooner, but frankly I just felt too crappy.

]]> By: Free Blog http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1016 Free Blog Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:20:44 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1016 Great video!5* Nice music and painting! Great video!5*
Nice music and painting!

]]> By: Free Blog http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1013 Free Blog Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:47:56 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1013 superb!! superb!!

]]> By: qn_gal http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1024 qn_gal Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:24 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1024 A kidney or renal stone is a stone in the urinary/renal system such as the kidney, ureters, bladder, etc.. A renal/kidney stone can be passed if it is not too large. A gallstone is a stone in the gallbladder or common bile duct and requires surgery for removal. A kidney or renal stone is a stone in the urinary/renal system such as the kidney, ureters, bladder, etc.. A renal/kidney stone can be passed if it is not too large. A gallstone is a stone in the gallbladder or common bile duct and requires surgery for removal.

]]> By: francois http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1023 francois Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:33:11 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1023 The only way is to try and flush it by drinking a lot and I mean a lot of water it will be painful to pass but much better and much less painful than losing a kidney. The only way is to try and flush it by drinking a lot and I mean a lot of water it will be painful to pass but much better and much less painful than losing a kidney.

]]> By: cathafrazz http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1020 cathafrazz Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:15:03 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1020 Oh, yeah. Been there, done that! Get that stone broken up NOW! I can't believe that they let you leave the hospital! That kidney is going to hypertrophy. Just think kinked garden hose. All of that back pressure is going to cause serious problems. There are a number of ways of getting that stone out. You'll have anesthesia, so no problems. Oh, yeah. Been there, done that! Get that stone broken up NOW! I can't believe that they let you leave the hospital! That kidney is going to hypertrophy. Just think kinked garden hose. All of that back pressure is going to cause serious problems. There are a number of ways of getting that stone out. You'll have anesthesia, so no problems.

]]> By: KatieB http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php/comment-page-1#comment-1019 KatieB Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:16:48 +0000 http://www.aboutkidneystone.info/expert-response-kidney-stones.php#comment-1019 Katie B, You are very likely well aware of the following details, but in case there is something that you are not aware of, please read on. Your kidneys are responsible for removing excess fluid from your body and filtering out unneeded electrolytes and wastes from your blood, resulting in the production of urine. Kidney stones form when the minerals and acid salts in your urine crystallize, stick together, and solidify into a mass. This happens when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances, such as calcium and uric acid, than the available fluid can dilute. This can happen when urine is highly acid or highly alkaline. The conditions allowing kidney stones to form are created by problems in the way your body absorbs and eliminates calcium and other substances. Sometimes the underlying cause is a metabolic disorder or kidney disease. Certain drugs can also promote kidney stones, such as Lasix (furosemide), Topomax (topiramate), and Xenical, among others. Many times, it is a combination of factors that create an environment favorable to stone formation. Most kidney stones contain crystals of multiple types. However, usually one type predominates, and determining the type helps the doctor/laboratory identify the underlying cause:1. Calcium stones. The most common type (four out of five cases)is usually in the form of calcium oxalate. Oxalate is found in some fruits and vegetables, but your liver produces most of your oxalate. If you are found to have oxalate stones, your doctor may recommend avoiding foods rich in oxalates, such as dark green vegetables, nuts and chocolate. 2. Struvite stones: Found more often in women, these are almost always the result of urinary tract infections. 3. Uric acid stones. These are a byproduct of protein metabolism.They’re commonly seen with gout,and may result from certain genetic factors and disorders of your blood-producing tissues. 4. Cystine stones. Represent a very small percentage of kidney stones.These are the result of a hereditary disorder that causes your kidneys to excrete massive amounts of certain amino acids (cystinuria). If you are menstruating and if the stone is causing haemorrhaging, then the blood loss may well show slightly greater, depending on the amount of haemorrhaging that is taking place. However, you should bear in mind that the total amount of blood lost due to the normal monthly period is usually less than 80ml. The amount of blood loss due to your kidney stone is unlikely to be as great as this under “normal” circumstances. ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. - MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED. It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms. The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Hope this helps matador 89 Katie B,
You are very likely well aware of the following details, but in case there is something that you are not aware of, please read on. Your kidneys are responsible for removing excess fluid from your body and filtering out unneeded electrolytes and wastes from your blood, resulting in the production of urine. Kidney stones form when the minerals and acid salts in your urine crystallize, stick together, and solidify into a mass. This happens when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances, such as calcium and uric acid, than the available fluid can dilute. This can happen when urine is highly acid or highly alkaline. The conditions allowing kidney stones to form are created by problems in the way your body absorbs and eliminates calcium and other substances. Sometimes the underlying cause is a metabolic disorder or kidney disease. Certain drugs can also promote kidney stones, such as Lasix (furosemide), Topomax (topiramate), and Xenical, among others. Many times, it is a combination of factors that create an environment favorable to stone formation. Most kidney stones contain crystals of multiple types. However, usually one type predominates, and determining the type helps the doctor/laboratory identify the underlying cause:1. Calcium stones. The most common type (four out of five cases)is usually in the form of calcium oxalate. Oxalate is found in some fruits and vegetables, but your liver produces most of your oxalate. If you are found to have oxalate stones, your doctor may recommend avoiding foods rich in oxalates, such as dark green vegetables, nuts and chocolate. 2. Struvite stones: Found more often in women, these are almost always the result of urinary tract infections. 3. Uric acid stones. These are a byproduct of protein metabolism.They’re commonly seen with gout,and may result from certain genetic factors and disorders of your blood-producing tissues. 4. Cystine stones. Represent a very small percentage of kidney stones.These are the result of a hereditary disorder that causes your kidneys to excrete massive amounts of certain amino acids (cystinuria). If you are menstruating and if the stone is causing haemorrhaging, then the blood loss may well show slightly greater, depending on the amount of haemorrhaging that is taking place. However, you should bear in mind that the total amount of blood lost due to the normal monthly period is usually less than 80ml. The amount of blood loss due to your kidney stone is unlikely to be as great as this under “normal” circumstances.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. – MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms.

The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Hope this helps
matador 89

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