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[-] Apthianos@lemmy.world 48 points 2 months ago

I know you are saying that a high calcium diet and no water is what caused the kidney stone but most kidney stones are actually caused by high oxalates mostly from plants. Higher calcium in the diet can actually help prevent kidney stone formation. https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/calcium-oxalate-stones https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6459305/

[-] PhotatoMan@sopuli.xyz 18 points 2 months ago

I’m trying to pass a kidney stone right now, no fun at all. Thanks for the link!

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I've heard if you squeeze really hard you can turn it into a diamond.

Seriously though sorry to hear about your pain but this to shall pass.

[-] PhotatoMan@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

I'll try that, Debeers need some competition.

Thanks man, I needed a laugh!

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Glad to help

[-] Sgarcnl@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

I just started getting pains in the kidney after switching to mostly salads in meals. Where oxalates?

[-] Apthianos@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

https://www.livestrong.com/article/436995-foods-with-high-oxalate-uric-acid/

I was told to not eliminate these things in the diet completely since they can be healthy for you. Just be aware they are high in oxalates and dont make them huge staples in your diet. Making sure you get enough calcium when eating them should help stop the kidney stone formation since it helps prevent absorption of the oxalates. Some of the foods high in oxalates have high calcium levels so they aren't as bad.