In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast, hosts Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss the challenges and fears associated with traveling while having a kidney stone. Jill shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice for those concerned about traveling with kidney stones, including the importance of consulting with a doctor, preparing a travel first aid kit, and considering trip insurance. The conversation emphasizes the need for patients to be proactive in their healthcare and to ask the right questions during doctor visits.

Takeaways

• Traveling with a kidney stone can be very stressful.
• Consult your doctor about the location and size of your kidney stone before traveling.
• Packing a first aid kit can help manage potential kidney stone pain while traveling.
• Trip insurance is advisable for those with medical conditions like kidney stones.
• Patients should prepare questions for their doctor visits to maximize the effectiveness of the appointment.
• Understanding the risks associated with kidney stones can alleviate travel anxiety.
• It's important to know that not all kidney stones will move during travel.
• Having a plan in place can help reduce fear when traveling with a kidney stone.
• Traveling with a kidney stone requires careful planning and preparation.
• Being informed about your condition can empower you to make better health decisions.

00:00 Traveling with Kidney Stones: A Scary Reality
06:39 Preparing for Doctor's Visits and Travel Insurance

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Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, group coaching, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.