Special diets for kidney stones? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

Trish17 · 03-10-2007, 12:44 PM

Is there a type of diet for people with bladder infections and kidney stones? I was told to drink lots of water, and avoid soft drinks. I was told by a friend to avoid seeds, hard grains and tea. My dr. said to drink lots of water. Does anyone have info on this?

Thanks,
Trish

Lenin · 03-11-2007, 07:19 AM

Trish, It is VERY important to know what kind of stones you tend to make. Stones can be calcium oxalate requiring ONE kind of diet or uric acid and urate based requiring a very different diet.

What kind of stone is determined by the doctor/lab if you catch one after it passes.

Both types are less likely to form if you have a high water intake.

duzford · 03-11-2007, 01:11 PM

Be careful of protein which is SO hard in today's Atkins crazed world. You should do no more then 6 ounces a day.

Also you should drink at least 2 lites of WATER a day with citrus added (lime or lemon) plus whatever you drink at meals.

The last poster was right the type of stones determines what other dietra restrictions play a role. Sometimes antioxidants contribute to certain stones. Calcium avoidance is actually a myth, calcium will actually help.

And lastly no malts or alcohol! (Sorry)

Good luck - it is frustrating to say the very least!!