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A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones

At last! Whether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at risk of developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will help you take charge of your health and eliminate this painful disease from your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field, No More Kidney Stones includes the latest information on risk factors, dietary and lifestyle choices, and state-of-the-art treatments. It includes:

• Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four major types of kidney stones

• Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary troublemakers to avoid

• Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and open surgery

• Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for what specific conditions

• Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after treatment

• Advice on finding the right specialist

Customer Reviews (18)

Help yourself reduce incidents of kidney stones
If you've ever had a kidney stone, let alone multiple ones, you have probably gotten to the place you'll do anything to reduce the chances of forming more.This book by members of the medical community is very reader-friendly yet very informational.The best thing you can do for yourself is educate yourself on things in the diet which effect the formation of stones, and the importance of drinking vast quantities of water.That may be a pain, but not as painful as a kidney stone!

Best kidney stone book I have read.
"No More Kidney Stones" was the best kidney stone book I have read in regard to prevention.
The important prevention ideas include:
1) to drink water late in the day.
2) to eat early and quit eating early, if possible.
3) a list of common medications for prevention.
4) a list of high oxalate foods (some oxalate lists are contradictory on the internet.)
I'm grateful for the book....Robert

An Explanation of Facts
After two painful kidney stone attacks, I was definitely searching for answerers-and this book is filled with information. First, a detailed explanation of the urinary system is given, and you see how the kidneys play the main role in balancing the chemistry of your body. Next, the reader learns how kidney stones are formed, what they are made of, and how to avoid the foods that cause kidney stones.

A typical kidney stone attack is shown and explained. You see typical symptoms (been there-done that), as well as the many treatments available.

The reader is then offered suggestions about how to prevent a future attack. You learn what food to eat, the amount of water needed per day, and about healthy portions. PLUS, you will read about why it is so important to drink all that water.

My book isDreams in August: Life, Love, and Cerebellar Ataxia

...from one who knows...
For any stone former this book should be thoroughly read, highlighted, and PERIODICALLY REVIEWED LIKE A TEXT BOOK to refresh ones memory!!! Dr. Rodman has many excellent suggestions for prevention of all types of stones. If you are a Calcium-oxalate former like I am, may I also recommend the Low Oxalate Cookbook Two as a companion book. It contains more recent research and data which supplements and reinforces these data presented by Dr. Rodman. If you make the life changes suggested by Dr. Rodman and DRINK YOUR WATER you will have a much better chance at a stone free life. I forgot to review, I got lax about my fluids, I now have one kidney!!

No More Kidney Stones
AT LAST!!!
A book that explains to the painful suffers of Kidney Stones how do... what to do, and what not to do in simple English, well organised chapters covering A -Z of the issues.

Reading this book has given me so much useful knowledge and I highly recommend anyone with Kidney Stones to read it, especially as we all know the pain associated when one has a Kidney Stone is excruciating, and unforgettable

But reading this book was painless!

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must read for those in pain
this book is excellently written. It help my family get through a very difficult and painful time. since we read this book there are no more stones. there is no book out there like this plus i recommend their web site.

Vital guide for kidney stone sufferers
I have suffered through three kidney stones myself, with the most recent by far the worst. My therapy since then has been simple but (so far) effective: whenever I feel the least bit thirsty, I fill up a jumbo plastic 32 ounce cup (acquired from a local fast-food restaurant) with water and down the entire contents over the next half-hour or so. I may spend the rest of the day in the bathroom, but I haven't gotten a kidney stone since.

For those who want more information about possible therapies (and causes) of kidney stones, there is this book, which provides an excellent overview of the numerous types of stones, what causes them, and what can be done about them. There is strong encouragement to confront one's doctor to make greater efforts to diagnose causes along with information on just what these efforts should be. One key chapter covers what one should or should not eat, which is again divided according to types of stone.My only quibble is that an occasional looseness in terminology causes confusion: generally a stone is referred by type, which can include calcium or oxalate. However, at a couple of points, there is a reference to a calcium oxalate type. I have no idea how that fits in with the other types.

But that's a very minor point. Overall this is an excellent book and absolute must reading for anyone with serious kidney stone problems (i.e., who has gotten more than me!).

This book is not a must-read - it's a MUST-HAVE
I cannot recommend this book highly enough.It is co-authored by a kidney stone sufferer.Gail Savitz knows what she is writing about.The other author is a urologist that is able to put the kidney stone nightmare into laymans terms.This isn't a book that you struggle to read; it is easily understandable and is written in "real" English, rather than Doctor Speak.The book explains what a stone is, the 5 most common chemical risk factors, common questions/answers, and many other things.Most importantly, it tells you steps to take to prevent another stone.Anyone who has suffered through this horror will appreciate knowing how to keep it from happening again.It is also an excellent book for the friends and family of stone sufferers.These people must learn what you are going through.This book gave me the information that my own doctor failed to give me.I recommend it highly!

Written by someone who knows what you're worried about.
The author is especially sensitive to the first time stone sufferer.Having gone through may of the treatments for stones herself, she describes what you might go through when you are facing treatment.Very helpful.

GOODGLORYANNA !!!!!
Everything said by the previous reviewers is True, True, TRUE!!!Finallya book with some answers as to why kidney stones occur and moreimportantly, how to PREVENT them.Do yourself a favor...get a copy of thisbook, AND tell your doctor to get one too.Mine had never heard of it. Theinformation we received from his office was of little help, and incompleteat that. The medical community needs their patients to keep them informedjust as much [or MORESO] than just depending on the quarterly articlespublished by the AMA!My doctor said a big THANK YOU!!! ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
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• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
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• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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This digital document is an article from Parish Nurse Perspectives, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2007. The length of the article is 492 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Kidney stones and other learning experiences.
Author: Deborah Patterson
Publication: Parish Nurse Perspectives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 6Issue: 4Page: 1(1)

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to kidney stones (also Kidney stone; Nephrolithiasis; Renal calculi; Renal colic; Stones - kidney), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on kidney stones. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to kidney stones (also Kidney stone; Nephrolithiasis; Renal calculi; Renal colic; Stones - kidney), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on kidney stones. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of kidney stones (known as nephrolithiasis). This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 33,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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Collection of pdf files
While this CD may be OK for non medical folks it offers little for medical professionals.One wonders if all/most of the information can be found in other areas of the internet such as the CDC web pages.The price may be a little high given the content. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Vegetarian Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 615 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Nutrition hotline: this issue's Nutrition Hotline explains what kidney stones are, discusses which populations are most likely to develop them, and suggests some dietary tips that may help to reduce the risk of their formation.
Author: Reed Mangels
Publication: Vegetarian Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 25Issue: 3Page: 2(2)

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• How kidney stones develop
• Expectant therapy
• Medical management
• ESWL
• Surgery and follow-up
• 16 pages, full-color artwork

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Do you feel wasted? -- Get It Out!

Passing a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences the human body can endure.Diverticulitis causes a stabbing pain in the belly, and can lead to internal bleeding, infection and death.Prostate enlargement can torment a man day and night, just as menopausal hot flashes, sweats and imbalances can destroy a woman's quality of life.Cervical dysplasia and yeast infections plague young women, who must now also fear cervical cancer. And the medical industry says they don't know the cause of any of these conditions, but they can schedule you for regular check-ups, sell you drugs, and perform surgery when needed.Millions of people suffer from one or more of these problems.

Get It Out! explores this wasteland of disease, explaining in clear, concise language how the body works, and how our private lifestyles can get in the way of its proper functioning.Singer and Grismaijer, the husband-and-wife medical anthropologist team internationally acclaimed for their revolutionary book, Dressed To Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras (Avery, NY 1995), hold nothing back in this insightful, entertaining, and unique book that explains how our cultural taboos and secrets can be our downfall.

Get It Out! is your answer to feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and revitalized.At last, you can prevent and cure the diseases that plague our culture.You need never feel wasted again. ... Read more

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Wacky...good bathroom reading
The concepts set forth in this book are a bit too farfetched to be believed, but they are thought-provoking to say the least.I agree with the general premise that many disorders may originate from insufficient elimintarion.However, the writers take the point too far.The letters at the end make for a good laugh.

Just Eliminate it you will feel better
Although the writing style of this book is significantly different from their book Dress to kill, I thought that some parts of the book provided some interesting concepts.

Get It Out!
This is a very down to earth easy to understand book.I enjoyed reading it because it takes a revolutionary look at health problems.The book is quite frank to the point of great humor in some parts.

My only reservation was that it was a bit short in content...I would have liked to read more in one volume. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2002. The length of the article is 425 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Restricted diet cut kidney stone recurrence 49%. (Clinical Rounds: Low in salt and animal protein).(Brief Article)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 7Page: 28(1)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to kidney stones. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to kidney stones.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to kidney stones. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to kidney stones.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 774 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Flank pain: rarely AAA, usually a kidney stone; The odds of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm are very small, but real.(Cardiovascular Medicine)(abdominal aortic aneurysm )
Author: Alicia Ault
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 23Page: 42(1)

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health is an alphabetically arranged five-volume set of more than 850 entries written for students and professionals in the field. Topics include body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition, and features appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations.

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2000. The length of the article is 632 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Treating Cystine Kidney Stones Can Be Tricky.
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 8Page: 20

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
This 5-vol. set provides more than 850 entries covering topics in nursing and allied health written for students and professionals in the field. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition. In addition, the set features approximately 400 photographs and illustrations; appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations; and a general index.

Published/Released: November 2001

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Holly Cotter and the Kidney Stone - A playful yet respectful parody both of Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and of the health care industry in general! Beneath the humorous element lies a genuine affirmation of the dedication of both book and industry to the deeper values of love, compassion and sacrifice. ... Read more

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...expert contributors present state-of-the-art info on the medical &surgical management of kidney stones...addresses the analysis of stones,epidemiology, lab & radiologic evaluation, and pathophysiology. ... Read more