Re: Re: Question about Kidney Stones-Bill

[Guest guest]

Bill, the stones have not been analyzed, but we have save them. When he had

lithotripsy a few years ago, they didn't feel analyzing was need since it was

not a recurring problem. Of course, that has changed now! The big problem

with a dietary change is that Ned is so limited in what he can eat (at this

point he is still saying no to a feeding tube) and his diet consists of

ensure (calcium )! Cream soups w/milk (calcium )! And juice (lots of

cranberry -- may need to go to the cranberry pills though). Being 15+ years

into this disease we've dealt with a lot, so we'll deal with this also. I

was interested in seeing if this was a common problem with MSAers though.

From the few responses, I'd say it was not common, but then it wasn't

" common " for Ned until recently, so longevity might have something to do with

it. If I learn anything else, Ill be sure to post. Thanks for your interest

and comments.

Glad to see you are getting out and about. Take care. Judy B.

[Guest guest]

Judy,

Calcium is good for you, BUT you need magnesium to make it get into your system

correctly. You normally get magnesium from green leafy veggies. Talk to your

doctor about it. Things may have changed - Note: I had kidney stones not

Charlotte.

Take care, Bill Werre