kidney stone alcohol - #17583
I am really worried about this whole kidney stone situation I'm going through. A few months ago, I had this intense pain on my side, and after a trip to the ER, they told me I’ve got a kidney stone. This was brutal! I didn't wanna believe it, but after they did the scans, it was defintely there. The doctor said hydration is super important and suggested I cut back on alcohol too, which got me thinking...I wasn't a huge drinker, but I definitely enjoyed some beers with friends on the weekends. Now I’m just scared that drinking alcohol could make my kidney stone issues worse, especially since I’ve read conflicting info about kidney stone alcohol connections online. Like, can having even a little bit of alcohol really lead to more kidney stones or make them bigger? I’ve also noticed that when I drink, I sometimes get a bit dehydrated and wonder if that ties in. Am I just overthinking this? Should I completely eliminate alcohol from my life now, or are there safer amounts to have? Would love to hear your thoughts on kidney stone alcohol impacts!
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