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There's not much you can do about eliminating the pain except for a good pain medication and drinking lots of water while passing a stone. I have had good success with eliminating stones by controlling my urine pH. Most kidney stones grow best in acidic urine. By checking my pH, I get feedback on the foods that I eat and drink and what effect they had on my own body.

Here's some info on doing so ...

Check the pH of your urine by dipping a small piece of pH tape (litmus paper) into your urine; then immediately match the color of the tape to the pH color chart on the roll. The number corresponding to the color tells you the pH ...
Ideal pH: An ideal urine pH range is between 6.4 to 7.0.
Acid pH: A urine pH below 6.0 is in the acid range.
Highly alkaline pH: a urine pH over 8.0 is often a danger sign, warning you that your pH is too far out of range.

Normal urine pH of may range from 4.6 to 8. Urine is usually more acidic in the morning. Many holistic doctors recommend that urine testing be done first thing in the morning before any foods are consumed. During the day the pH may be heavily influenced by the acid or alkaline forming potential of the foods people consume.
It is important to note that there is a difference between the pH values of food before and after they are eaten. Citrus fruits, such as lemons and grapefruits are highly acidic, but turn alkaline when they are metabolized by the body. Excessive consumption of citrus fruits will cause the urine to become more alkaline.

I check my urine about 3 times a day and hope for, at least, two good (ideal pH) readings. If too acidic, I eat more fruits and vegatables and drink more water. Baking soda w/water or an alka seltzer will also do the trick, but only for a quick fix. I have been stone free for almost five years now (I've had both the calcium oxalate and uric acid stone varieties in the past) and would recommend this simple urine check for stone sufferers, to prevent future stone growth. Caution: watch grapefruit intake if on any medications! I have been warned by others on this sight, not to recommend.