In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast, hosts Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss the challenges of passing kidney stones, emphasizing the pain associated with them and the various methods to alleviate that pain and facilitate stone passage. They highlight the importance of hydration, movement, and when to seek medical attention. Additionally, they stress the significance of prevention and provide resources for listeners to manage and reduce their kidney stone risk effectively.

Takeaways

• Passing kidney stones can be a painful experience.
• Hydration is crucial when trying to pass a kidney stone.
• Movement may help dislodge kidney stones.
• If you're not urinating after drinking, seek medical help.
• Warm baths and heating pads can alleviate pain.
• Flomax is a common medication to help pass stones.
• Severe pain and fever are signs to go to the ER.
• Prevention is key to avoiding future stones.
• Resources are available at KidneyStoneDiet.com.
• Community support can help those suffering from kidney stones.

00:00 Introduction to Kidney Stones and Their Pain
02:15 Understanding the Process of Passing Kidney Stones
04:10 Methods to Facilitate Stone Passage
07:58 When to Seek Medical Attention
10:17 Prevention and Resources for Kidney Stones

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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.