No More Kidney Stones: The Experts Tell You All You Need to Know about Prevention and Treatment

by John S. Rodman, R. Ernest Sosa, Cynthia Seidman

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
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Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four major types of kidney stones
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Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary troublemakers to avoid
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Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and open surgery
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Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for what specific conditions
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Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after treatment
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Advice on finding the right specialist

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Reference

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1996

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just got the book and I've already learned something disturbing! When the doctor told me I had oxalate stones, he said the most important thing I could do was drink more water. He also gave me a list of foods that are high in oxalates, and told me I needed to try and reduce my oxalate intake to 40-50 mg per day. Since anything chocolate is my favorite kind of desert, of course it's on the list. So I baked a pumpkin pie for desert instead. Turns out pumpkin are high in oxalates, too! It was missing from my doctor's list. So now I'm going to finish the book.

My doctor hit all the hot spots - hydration, salt, protein, calcium and oxalates, and he told me lemon juice and magnesium are stone inhibitors, but I'm still glad I took the time to read this book. People who understand how stones are formed have a better chance of avoiding more stone episodes. I want to be one of those people.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very frustrating read. Not the book its self, but the fact that my urologist and nephrologist have never told me most of this information. I read this book because after 5 years of making stone's and having 2 ESWL and 2 stent surgeries, I've never been told anything more than I have calcium oxalate stones. Not how to stop them from recurring. So I've had to take it upon myself to do some research. The only thing that I didn't like about this book was that while it tells you what to avoid (which is apparently EVERYTHING 'healthy' that I've been eating!) it doesn't really list what foods you should be eating. There are a few 'good day' vs. 'bad day' menus, but nothing all encompassing. It would have been helpful. Otherwise, a nice easy read that was very informative.

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those of you that know me, clearly I am dealing with something that I am looking to control. This book answered some questions I had, as well as informed me surrounding questions to be getting answered from doctors and nurses. I rate this book highly for providing some needed context.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful and helped a layperson learn a lot about kidney stones and their causes and preventative measures in very simple terms. Highly recommended for anyone struggling with this problem.

[Missyohara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sucks to even have to read this book. That being said it is informative. Book is revised edition but is still old. Published in 2006. But relevant.

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate that I needed to read this. It was super helpful though and gave great insight as to why people make kidney stones, how to avoid them, what to expect with surgeries/procedures/pain, and recipes for kidney health! Kidney stones suck!

[Susie Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful book for me as a professional helping patients who have kidney stones.

[Jacqueline · Rating 1 out of 5]

While there might be some decent medical information in the book about preventing kidney stones, the author goes on and on about how women get them because we strict fluid intake due to not wanting to use the bathroom because it's "unlady like."

[Anita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start but is US focused. Gives an idea but you will need to do additional research if you are outside the USA to ensure the products match.

[Maureen Krom · Rating 5 out of 5]

No more stones

A very good book that explains kidney stones, type and causes. What to eat to avoid another stone. Well written.