the problem with mucking with the PH balance is that I get lots of kidney stones, both calcium and uric acid stones- about 50-80 a year- plus lots and lots of ‘sand’ (crushed stone sediment)- (Yep. I have a lot of issues healthwise)- When I try to prevent one type, the other type becomes more prevalent - I do drink a lot of water to help keep kidneys flushed of stones- but I still get them a lot-
There could be some fluid issues, but I would think they would have showed up on tests, had there been a problem bad enough to be causing the muscle pain I’m experiencing-
You might have to consider that what is normal for you may fall outside what conventional “normal” is. You may need more fluids than what is normal.
Not enough fluids is a key reason why people develop bladder sludge and kidney stones. the second is a diet too high in calcium salts.
To help with bladder sludge/stones, you need to drink more fluids to flush out these excess minerals and prevent sludge or stones forming. Cranberries/juice or lemon juice in a drink can help deal with it and also help prevent infections in the urinary tract. Aviding high calcium foods in excess - and that may mean lower portions than nomral for you, given what you’re dealing with - dairy, cheeses, milk, etc - will help intaking more calcium than you are processing and have to excrete (or turn into sludge/stones).
You have to drink more. If not alkaline water, then just more fluids.