(((Hugs))) Charlie. I hope all goes well.
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After CT scan doctor told me that I have two stones, 4 and 6 mm, stock somewhere in urethra (I think that is what he said it's called) If I do not pass them in 3 weeks, I will have to have surgery. In the mean time I'm in pain, not terrible, but it hurts. I'm not sure though what is worse to pass 6 mm (almost a 1/4 inc) rock or have the surgery.
Charlie, drink 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in 8 ounces of water, you can add sweetener if you like, do this twice a day. Extra water all day long.
Rocket_J_Dawg
Sous Chef
Sorry to hear about your stones Charlie. Been there done that. I have to agree with PF's suggestions. I got the same recommendations from our Naturopath except she recommended using distilled water because its free of sediments which could possibly increase the size of the stone. Maybe that was just for our water here. She also recommended drinking lots of fruit and vegetable juices. These juices contain citrates which will aid in the breakup of the stones, the same as the lemon juice.
The plan is to drink, drink, drink. After four days mine had passed.
The plan is to drink, drink, drink. After four days mine had passed.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
And one for you. 
Charlie, here's praying that you pass those stones real fast. You have received some excellent advice from your friends here. Listen to them.
Charlie, here's praying that you pass those stones real fast. You have received some excellent advice from your friends here. Listen to them. 
Cooking Goddess
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Ye-ow! Hope everything comes out OK for you really soon and you feel better again.
CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
Thank you for all the advises. I have been trying to drink a lot. Though I'm Terrible at that. I do not like water.
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Chief Longwind Of The North
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Charlie, I have nothing that I can add, except that I too hope your suffering is short lived, and that the stones flush themselves out soon, without the need for surgery.
I won't even make any jokes about this issue. It's nothing to joke about, though it's a difficult thing. Again, I hope the problem is over soon.
Seeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North
CarolPa
Executive Chef
Charlie, click on How Kidney Stones are Treated. It might convince you to drink more water and try to get them to pass! My husband had them. It was terrible. He had a lot of pain, but got them to pass before the doctor had to go in.
Kidney Stones in Adults - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Kidney Stones in Adults - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Does it help if you put some flavoring in the water, like lemon or lime or cucumber? As others have mentioned, cranberry juice has properties that help dissolve kidney stones. For me, cranberry juice is too tart, but I like cranapple juice.
I hope it passes soon and easily.
CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
It does help to add a sweetener. But with the type of antibiotic I take I have to drink a lot more water than any normal situation. It's kind if hard. To even fit do much water in my stomach.
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CharlieD
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Well, that antibiotic did not help in the end. I end up in the emergency room, at midnight, last night. And they had to admit me. Doctor wants to keep me till maybe Tuesday. But now the painkillers kick in and I better go close my eyes
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I'm sorry Charlie, no chasing nurses!!! Get some rest!
Somebunny
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Feel better soon Charlie!!
Sleep well Charlie, and get well soon.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Hope you feel better soon, Charlie!
Me too, Charlie - we want you healthy soon!
Dawgluver
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Get better soon, Charlie!
CharlieD
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Love it. Funny. Imagine, old, baldish, overweight, short man running after cute Yong nurses with the catheter sticking out. Thanks I needed a smile to loosen up the pain.
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Rocket_J_Dawg
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Get well Charlie. Jeez...chasing nurses...I'd like a vid of that.
