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To: MomwithHope

LOL! I’m still going to grow Kale! I love it!

I spent four hours in the ER yesterday, passing a Kidney Stone. My BFF SWEARS it’s because I eat too much Kale but they just run in my family. You are either prone to them, or you’re not. (I asked the doctor; he said Kale is fine and is not a problem.)

This was my first go-round with them. The pain was worse than a root canal or childbirth or slamming your hand in the car door! I never believed it - but I sure do NOW! :)


57 posted on 02/17/2024 10:18:00 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Oh no, that sounds awful. Hope you are feeling better soon. I have never had a kidney stone, or Tim, but then we don’t eat kale. 🤣
Seriously, a highly mineralized diet can cause them. And drinking distilled water can leech those minerals out. Trick is you do need minerals.
I would believe your BFF at this point.


61 posted on 02/17/2024 10:46:22 AM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All
Ouch! Did you get lithotripped??

Not the kale, but spinach and beets that you need to watch out for! No soy and almond milk for you!

I am sure you got a chart or something so this is for everyone else.

Web MD High Oxalate Foods

65 posted on 02/17/2024 11:58:33 AM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Whoa...glad you are better!


73 posted on 02/17/2024 6:21:38 PM PST by goodnesswins ( We pretend to vote and they pretend to count the votes.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

OMgosh, I’m so sorry—it’s the worst. Here’s some links:

What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-kidney-stones.html

Eating nuts tied to lower prevalence of chronic kidney disease
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-07-nuts-tied-prevalence-chronic-kidney.html

Mayo Clinic Study Uncovers Dietary Trick To Help Prevent Kidney Stones
https://scitechdaily.com/mayo-clinic-study-uncovers-dietary-trick-to-help-prevent-kidney-stones/

Exercise key to improving quality of life for kidney patients, researcher says
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-key-quality-life-kidney-patients.html


77 posted on 02/17/2024 6:37:23 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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