My doc said it can also happen from being dehydrated so I drink plenty of water haven't had one since

Thanks for the tip! I've had several; the worst required lithotripsy to break up.And I won't even "go there" about the stent. Ouch!

I know someone who's had them 3 times, the first time spent 42 days in the hospital because the surgeon accidentally lacerated his urethra and he needed microsurgery.
Magnesium deficiency is also thought to play a role in the formation of bone spurs...I've been taking it for a few years now, think as we get older it is harder to absorb or retain.

I've had two and the first they had to break it up but the second I eventually passed my dad had like 20 in one kidney he had to have extensive surgery to remove but they are very painful

Super good one, Cherokee Patti! Thanks everyone for your input and great suggestions.

I learned something new today! Thank you!

I used Ester Vitamin C to dissolve mine.

i did not know this. thanx

corn silk tea and lemon juice will also help break up kidney stones, gotta rinse your mouth well because the acid is hard on the tooth enamel.

Regg: Thank you. I will do that soon.