kidney stones beer - #21597
I am really anxious about this whole thing with kidney stones. Few weeks ago, I had this awful sharp pain in my lower back and thought maybe I pulled a muscle or something. Went to the doc, had some tests done, and they said I have kidney stones. Never thought I’d have to deal with this. My friend told me that drinking beer might actually help pass kidney stones, and I’m confused. Like, I love a cold beer after work, but if it’s gonna mess things up more, I really don’t want that. I read somewhere that kidney stones beer could help, but then I saw some articles saying alcohol could actually make it worse. Now I don’t know what to believe! I’m trying to drink more water like they say but, honestly, sometimes I just crave a beer after a long day. Should I just avoid kidney stones beer completely or is there a way to enjoy it without making my situation any worse? And what if I drink a couple of beers – are we talking about risking another episode or just a little discomfort? Any thoughts or experiences would be super helpful! Thanks for listening.
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