Can you use colloidal silver to treat kidney stones?  Or use to prevent future kidney stone occurances?
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i have 13 kidney stones and my doctor gave me this theralithxr it works its a vitamin and mineral supplement you can buy it on line within 2 hours of taking it i started passing stones Ive been on it 3 months and no more have formed and the ones i have are dissolving\nthe phone number is 1800-449-4447
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Unless you are active or into body building, you should avoid taking supplements that can harm the kidney. Check with your doctor before taking any supplements.
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There is anecdotal evidence that there is some benefit, but until there is a large-scale study in a reputable journal that confirms it, I would stay away.\n\nAs for the dangers, there is no bacteria in urine unless you have a urinary tract infection.  The kidneys and lymph system make darn sure of that.  The rest of urine is really made up of water, nitrogen-containing compounds resulting mostly from protein metabolism, and various electrolytes such as sodium, chlorine, and potassium.
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Without knowing what reaction you're trying to get, or everything else present, thats a difficult question to answer.\n\nIn a sense. you're forming a silver nitrate solution, but you have to knw all the spectator ions to know what reaction will actually occur.  The silver cation in solution needs to have a anion associated with it.  \n\nThe purpose may also have something to do with the variable solubilities of the silver compound that may be formed.  \n\nAnother potential reaction involves the nitrate as an oxidizing agent.
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The answer seems to be to mix the gold with silver and wrap it in aluminum foil, thus eliminating the possibility of contamination.\n\nSee: http://www.gold.org/jewellery/technology/assay/
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Hi Stony.  I am a chronic stone sufferer.  There is a lot of research on the role of citrate in the prevention of the most common types of stones - calcium oxalate stones.  I did a search of the medical literature on Pubmed and found a 1996 study in the Journal of Urology that looked at the use of lemon juice as a source of daily citrate.  This study found significant benefits to the use of 4 ounces of reconstituted lemon juice diluted in 2 liters of water and consumed each day.\n\nA more recent 2002 Italian study found that grapefruit juice also increased citrate levels in the urine.  However, it also found an increase in calcium and magnesium in the urine.  The researchers concluded that fruit juices may be helpful, but not if they contain sugar which can increase urinary calcium levels.\n\nPotassium Citrate supplements (I use these) are a well recognized therapy for reducing the risk of stone formation.  Additionally, calcium supplements (contrary to what seems 'logical'), especially calcium citrate, are also a good idea.  The increase in dietary calcium is thought to reduce the absorption of oxalates from the gut.  It is actually the oxalates in the urine (not calcium) that drive the formation of calcium oxalate stones.\n\nMagnesium supplements (again as magnesium citrate) are helpful too.\n\nLastly, vitamin B6 supplementation has be shown to also be beneficial.\n\nOne last thought.  After more than 25 years of recurring stones, last year (with the help of a great Naturpathic Physician) I was able to identify the underlying cause.  I have a condition called Celiac Disease.  This is a common autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and causes excessive absorption of oxalates (and thus the chronic stones).  It is caused by an allergic reaction to the proteins in wheat, rye and barley called glutens/gliadins.  One person in every 100 is estimated to have Celiac Disease.  Sadly, it is only diagnosed in 1 in 3500 people in the U.S. (so 97% of the people with it go undiagnosed).  Medical doctors are very unaware of this common condition - partly because the 'common presenting symptoms' they are taught in medical school are actually NOT the most common symptoms of Celiac Disease.  It may be a good idea for you to get tested.  You may need to educate yourself about it, again because the M.D.s are not educated about it.  You can find a large series of review papers on it at the medical journal "Gastroenterology" in their April 2005 supplement.  These are available on the net.\n\nHope this is helpful to you.  Best wishes and good luck.
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I don't really think it's necessary, but I don't think it would hurt you to use it like they say to use it.  \n\nHere's a link to Quackwatch's page on colloidal silver.
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Joe, you may have a urinary tract infection, or you may be passing stones. I think there is a couple more things it could be as well. I would suggest you see a doctor very soon. In the mean time, try to drink more water. Cranberry juice is also supposed to be very good at flushing out your kidneys. Avoid drinks with caffeine or a lot of added sugar.\n\nThis is the best advice I know to give you at this time. I hope it helps.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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I don't know why people have to be mean when they answer sometimes.  But I join with the other nice folks in saying, it is something you need to see a doc for.  If you have a urinary tract infection, need antibiotics.  Ditto if you have an STD.  Sometimes a kidney stone can cause a urinary tract infection, too.  But it only gets worse, ignoring it won't help.  We are really lucky nowadays that there is good treatment for this.  Feel better soon.
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Kidney stones are the result of excess calcium.  So if the multi-vitamin contains calcium or (Ca), I would stop taking them for the time being.  This most likely a phase and it will come and go.  I would also consult your family physician or pharmacist to recommend a vitamin that might not have a much Calcium in the tablet.
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I have not tried and would never try it. \n\nThe FDA's position is colloidal silver or silver salts are not recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded.  \n\nAnd I really would not enjoy spending the rest of my life with a purplish colored skin (argyria).\n\nCheck out what quackwatch has to say:\n\nhttp://www.quackwatch.org/search/webglimpse.cgi?ID=1&query=colloidal+silver\n\nMy rule of thumb: the more diseases/disorders a product claims to "cure", the bigger the fraud.
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try this product it should get rid of them my doctor has me on it and its working great\nTheraLith XR the number to order it is 1800-449-4447 it dissolves the stones and stops new ones from forming
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It must have something to do with your kidneys. Consult a doctor, you must be thinking derr...could have thought of that myself, but it's the most obvious and useful places. Also try Saw Palmetto capsules. It's for men with Prostate problems, but is good for urine control.
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I suspect that the calcium in hard water becomes kidney stones. Buy a calciun suppliment if you need more.
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no, surgery is not the only solution, the doctors can give her medication through IV that will break the stones and she will be able to get them out through the urinary track. Don't let them operate until they try that. My stepmother had the same problem, and they were able to resolve it without operating
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I don't know if they use it yet, but there is a laser process that actually explodes the stones into smaller pieces so that they can pass. It sounds like you need surgery before you have a bigger problem.
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BERBERIS VULGARIS in Mother Tincture and NAT SULPH 200 are the ones i have most effective in dissolving kidney stones and getting rid of the tendency to Kidney stones in a humans Body .\nBoth of the above are Homeopathic Remedies.\nFor more details and to discuss it you are welcome to email me