whats the best way to prevent kidney stones. i dont drink sodas and watch my diet?



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1. Eat less meat. Due to increased intake of animal proteins, the incidence of kidney stones is 10 times more prevalent now than it was at the turn of the century.

2. Drink plenty of fluids - one study has shown that people who drink more than 2 1/2 liters of water every day have almost a 40 percent decrease in the risk of developing a stone than those who drank less water.

3. Limit consumption of grapefruit juice and cola drinks. Studies have shown that these may actually increase the risk of developing stones.

4. Adopt a diet high in potassium and magnesium - these minerals decrease the likelihood of kidney stones.

5. Talk to your doctor about taking supplements such as pyridoxine and magnesium. Taken together, these reduce oxalate, a mineral salt found in kidney stones.

6. Limit your calcium and salt intake.

you sometimes just can't

it's an unfortunate fact of life, some people get them, and some people don't

you may get 5 a year, or you may not ever get one in your life. Lowering the calcium in your diet really won't help either.
I don't think they know- they told my hisband to drink lots of water. He hasn't had one for years but his wtaer intake isn't as high as it should be. Some people blame calcium?? Ask your doc.
Lay off the calcium! I'm serious! My dad had kidney stones a few months ago, and he loves milk, custard, ice cream, pumpkin pie, eclairs.all that stuff! It's surprising, really.but too much of something is a bad thing. You should also drink more water - If you tend to form stones, you should try to drink enough liquids throughout the day to produce at least 2 quarts of urine in every 24-hour period. People prone to forming calcium oxalate stones may be asked by their doctor to cut back on certain foods if their urine contains an excess of oxalate: beets, chocolate, coffee, cola, nuts, rhubarb, spinach, strawberries, tea, wheat bran
People should not give up or avoid eating these foods without talking to their doctor first. In most cases, these foods can be eaten in limited amounts. Remember, moderation is the key, depending on the origin of your kidney stones! Help any?
Adelle Davis helped many persons with kidney stones. See the references below for good discussions on the subject and advice.
Kidney stones are calcium deposits. If your calcium intake is excessive it could lead to production of kidney stones. Of course, you can't know your body's metabolism that intimately. It may be that your body is genetically or otherwise prone to producing kidney stones; in this case there is nothing you can do about it. You should speak to your doctor about this. It's possible that blood test may provide insight that would not be available to people answering questions here.

Good luck.
i don't know but if you find out how to prevent them tell me i'v had 37 in my life time and am really getting tired of all that pain .. i'v tryed every thing
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