So with the new year approaching, I again will pledge to never have another Kidney Stone. Wish me luck?

From personal experience, this is challenging task but worth it. I have had back pain I thought I would die from and stones that made wish I was dead. So, if you want to avoid this pain read on….

What the experts say you can do if you get Kidney Stones?

First, if you have ever had a kidney stone you know how painful they are to pass. Some say they are on par with childbirth. You are most likely a man, since men get them more often than women. It appears to be in your genes, if Dad got them, you may too.

So, what are they and how are the formed?

For lack of better definition, here is what they say at the Mayo Clinic

“Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. Kidney stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes. In one common scenario, kidney stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together.

Passing kidney stones can be painful. The pain of a kidney stone typically starts in your side or back, just below your ribs, and moves to your lower abdomen and groin. The pain may change as the kidney stone moves through your urinary tract.

Kidney stones usually cause no permanent damage….However, treatment may help prevent recurrent kidney stones in people with increased risk.”

Some areas to further research:

• Diet is important if you are trying to avoid getting Kidney Stones, try reducing foods rich in calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate. For unknown reasons, some people cannot adsorb them so the can form in your kidneys. Talk to your doctor to determine, through chemical analysis, the make up of yours.
• Water is your Friend! Simple advice, but it just makes sense that stones come from dissolved solids so expects say, drink 8-10 full 12 oz glasses each day.
• There appears to be a link between attacks and Magnesium. Magnesium binds with the calcium to help you dissolve the calcium salts.
• There may be added protection with vitamin B6
• Vitamin C may be good at boosting your immunity but high doses may be a problem for those of us with a history of kidney stones. Talk to your doctor to learn more.

Hope this helps you find the answers to your healthy life. Share your comments and what you learn with others below.