Water, water, more water...

Posted 6 years ago, 2 users are following.

susan42742

My crushed large stone is finally starting to pass. Without the strainer, I wouldn’t know. I’m not a big fan of water, but I have to say that it has helped. Also, someone in a kidney stone blog mentioned using some ibuprohen or naproxen to cut down any swelling in or near the stent. That has helped immensely, and the real “tough” pain meds didn’t touch a thing!! So that’s my advice. Still have a lot of discomfort, but not anything like it was.

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sarah87162 susan42742

Posted 6 years ago

I am not a big fan of water either but In have been told to drink 8 glasses (or mugs) every day.
That is a real struggle for me but if it keeps the kidney stones at bay that is the thing I have to do.
Sarah
- susan42742 sarah87162
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  I agree. Good thing the weather is finally warmer, so I can at least tolerate drinking more water. Also, my brother went through this 3 times that I didn’t know about. He said to stay away from diet cola. He used to drink it alot, and I’d have at least one every day. So soda is out for me; although they did give me ginger ale in the hospital.
sarah87162 susan42742

Posted 6 years ago

Ginger ale! You lucky thing I love ginger. Which hospital was that? I'll see if I can go there next time!!!
Sarah xxx

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