Tips for Avoiding a Kidney Stone?

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i had a kidney stone with my last pregnancy. my main symptom was peeing frequently and blood in the urine so it wasn't bad. i was actually relieved it was a kidney stone and not something more serious when i found out. that being said, at the time my doc said my stones were calcium based so to avoid taking tums for any reason, calcium supplements of any kind, and to avoid excess dairy. it was so tough because all i was craving with DS was chocolate milk and ice cream!!

[effthisnoise]

In addition to drinking lots of water, stay away from soda. I can't remember the complete list of things, but I remember looking up what to avoid for my husband who has had kidney stones twice. Not sure if it was just soda or caffeine in general.

[acw2015]

www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-steps-for-preventing-kidney-stones-201310046721

This article has some good tips. I have passed a few kidney stones and they are not fun (luckily not in a few years, though) I'd say drinking a lot of water is the most important thing you can do, and it sounds like you've got that covered!

[mrskblack11]

My husband has had three kidney stones. I was told to drink water with lemon in the morning to help cleanse the kidneys. Also, avoid soda. He hasn't developed any new stones in a few years.

[gingerbabe]

When I had my hydronephrosis flare up (kidneys swollen) the first time I was told that kidney stones are one cause of hydronephrosis but that if the stones were small enough it would not be seen with the ultrasound and could pass easily without me even knowing. So even if you do get kidney stones it won't necessarily be the nightmare ones.

[headisbest]

Nutritional considerations depend really on the type of stone you have or are deemed to be prone to. Certain stones have a higher probability in relation to what is called a sterile infection (struvite stones love these).

Generally things to keep in strict moderation if you have or are at high risk for stones are:
animal protein
dairy
excessive calcium
excessive sodium
rhubarb
nuts
bran wheat
caffeine
phosphorus based drinks (pops especially)

Speak to a dietitian who works closely with a nephrologist if possible.
I have passed one stone last trimester. It hurt a fair amount but it is short lived pain. I drink copious amounts of water but as I have sterile struvites.......uti's (related to anatomy more than anything else) has left me prone despite my best.