Hope your ok now . PAncreitis is nasty my father had it then his gall bladder out . He was in agony. 2-3 weeks later my Mum collapsed ... Gall bladder out but they messed up keyhole and she had traditional op which again they messed up. She's still sick now. I'm scared as can't have Tramadol or codeine now
Flyer Is drinking 3ltrs water/day the recommended way to avoid them? I know I have a 3mm stone in my offside kidney as I had a recently scan. I think I would rather operate and remove it myself that pass that through. I'm been thinking of what equipment I would need to self operate. A large mirror, sharp scalpel, long nose pliers, dental floss+ sewing needle, bottle of spirits for cleaning the wound and anesthesia.
I found this quite useful but have only skimmed it. The upshot, Cranberry juice and grapefruit juice is a no no! Kidney Stones Overview Q. I have heard that cranberry juice is good for the urinary tract. Is this true? A. This is a common misconception shared by many people. There is actually little evidence to suggest that cranberry offers protection from urinary tract infections. But, more importantly, cranberry juices and extracts are associated with a significant increase in the risk for kidney stones! So, if you are a stone former, you should avoid cranberry juice! Q. Anything else I should avoid? A. Grapefruit juice. One glass of grapefruit juice can nearly double your risk of forming a stone. Also, megadoses of vitamin C (like those sold as cold prevention remedies) can lead to a rapid formation of a kidney stone and should be avoided, as well. Q. Is there anything I can do to prevent kidney stones? A. Yes, there are preventive measures that can reduce — but not completely eliminate — your risk of forming stones. Most prevention involves dietary changes, including staying hydrated and avoiding foods that are likely to increase your risk of stone disease. In some circumstances, you may require medication to help reduce your risk of stones. Our stone experts can work with you to find a diet and medication plan to help prevent stones in the future. Unfortunately, no prevention strategy can completely eliminate your risk of developing stones. But, with good medical management, we can significantly reduce the number of stones you will develop over your lifetime. Q. Why are stones so painful? A. Contrary to popular belief, the pain is not from the stone itself, but from blockage of urinary flow. This typically occurs when the stone passes from the kidney into the ureter, which is the tube that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder. When the urinary flow is blocked, the urine backs up and stretches the kidney and ureter, which are covered in pain-sensing nerves that respond to stretching forces. This produces the severe pain and nausea often experience with stones attacks.
