Stone prevention? Water, Water, Water!
Some people will buy a 24 pack of bottled water and keep in a cool place in their car and drink a bottle every time they get in or out of their car. Ideas like this are helpful in making sure you are well hydrated. JM
Only Half of First-Time Stone Formers Achieve Stone Prevention Targets for Fluid Intake, UV
Urology – December 30, 2017 – Vol. 36 – No. 2
Article Reviewed: Factors Associated With Compliance to Increased Fluid Intake and Urine Volume Following Dietary Counseling in First-Time Kidney Stone Patients. Khambati A, Matulewicz RS, et al: J Endourol; 2017;31 (June): 605-610.
Author Email: aziz.khambati@medportal.ca
How much water should you drink?
Got kidney stones? Take a ride on a roller coaster!
Roller Coaster Riding May Help Facilitate Kidney Stone Passage
Urology – April 30, 2017 – Vol. 35 – No. 4
Article Reviewed: Validation of a Functional Pyelocalyceal Renal Model for the Evaluation of Renal Calculi Passage While Riding a Roller Coaster. Mitchell MA, Wartinger DD: J Am Osteopath Assoc; 2016;116 (October): 647-652.
Author Email: david.wartinger@hc.msu.edu
Got stones? What to do with them in the kidney but they aren’t blocking- a very common question.

Your Best Management for Asymptomatic Nonobstructing Kidney StonesUrology – August 30, 2015 – Vol. 33 – No. 2 Lower-pole kidney stones are less likely to become symptomatic during observation.
Article Reviewed: The Natural History of Nonobstructing Asymptomatic Renal Stones Managed With Active Surveillance. Dropkin BM, Moses RA, et al: J Urol; 2015;193 (April): 1265-1269.
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A stone in your kidney but no pain…what to do?

In general “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” however…read on…
Your Best Management for Asymptomatic Nonobstructing Kidney Stones
Urology – August 30, 2015 – Vol. 33 – No. 2
Article Reviewed: The Natural History of Nonobstructing Asymptomatic Renal Stones Managed With Active Surveillance. Dropkin BM, Moses RA, et al: J Urol; 2015;193 (April): 1265-1269.
Sex helps pass kidney stones?

Want to improve your sex life? Get a kidney stone!
Urology – January 30, 2016 – Vol. 33 – No. 9
Article Reviewed: Can Sexual Intercourse Be an Alternative Therapy for Distal Ureteral Stones? A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. Doluoglu OG, Demirbas A, et al: Urology; 2015;86 (July): 19-24.
Refreshing Cucumber and Lemon Water-A tasteful way to prevent kidney stones.

When it comes to managing Kidney Stones, drinking more water can help. Not drinking enough water is the number 1 risk factor for developing kidney stones. Try this recipe for Refreshing Cucumber and Lemon Water to help you prevent stones: Read More
Northeast Georgia Urological Associates-Kidney Stones

- Drink lots of water
- Limit Salt
- Add Lemon to your water-this makes the crystals slippery and less likely to grow
- There are other medical options for prevention but not drinking enough water is the number one contributor to urolithiasis.
Less Calcium Intake=Less Chance of Kidney Stones? No!
The Benefits of Lemon Juice for Kidney Health. Lemon juice contains high levels of citric acid, not to be confused with ascorbic acid (vitamin C). While lemon juice contains both, citric acid seems to contribute to reducing the chances of developing calcium oxalate stones. And what about Calcium? Read More