Sanjay Kumar Sanjay Kumar Asked 10 months ago

Does magnesium help with kidney stones?

I've had kidney stones in the past, and they were really painful. My doctor suggested I look into dietary changes, and I read somewhere that magnesium could be beneficial. Does it actually help prevent them?

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Vivek Murthy Vivek Murthy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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My urologist explained that magnesium binds with oxalate in the digestive tract, which can help prevent the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones. However, he specifically warned that if you already have impaired kidney function, taking extra magnesium can be dangerous. Always check your kidney function levels first.

Savitri Iyer Savitri Iyer Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For kidney stones, the absolute best remedy is to drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially barley water or coconut water. Magnesium in diet is good, but traditional liquid diets help flush out small stones naturally. Avoid eating too much spinach and tomatoes if you are prone to stones.

Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Unless you want to feel like you are giving birth to a small spiky mountain, drink your water! Magnesium might help prevent new stones from forming, but it's not going to dissolve an existing one like magic. Keep hydrated and listen to your doctor.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Passing a kidney stone felt worse than any exam I ever failed! Someone told me magnesium prevents them, but honestly, only chugging five liters of water daily saved me. Don't rely solely on mineral pills to melt your stones.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was up all night yesterday due to sharp pain in my side, hoping it's not another stone. I read that magnesium helps stop them, but right now, all I want is a pain-free night of sleep. Going to the clinic first thing in the morning.

Ram Saran Ram Saran Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

In our village, we use horse gram soup (kulthi dal) to help flush out kidney stones, and it works very well. Magnesium tablets are okay, but this natural remedy is very old and safe. Do try it, but also show a doctor if the pain is too severe.

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

My smart water bottle and diet tracker helped me realize I was barely drinking 1.5 liters of water daily, which caused my stones. While magnesium-calcium balance is scientifically proven to prevent crystallization, tracking your daily hydration level is the most basic and effective step.

Gurpreet Kaur Gurpreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My teenage daughter developed a small kidney stone last year due to poor hydration and junk food. The pediatrician put her on a specific diet and suggested a mild magnesium supplement to prevent recurrence. Please make sure to consult a pediatric urologist before giving anything to kids.

Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I totally understand how terrifying that sudden sharp flank pain can be, it literally makes you panic. I was constantly anxious about getting another stone. Learning that magnesium can help prevent them gave me some peace of mind, but discussing it with my doctor really helped calm my anxiety.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hormonal imbalances, especially parathyroid issues, can sometimes cause recurrent calcium kidney stones. I had similar issues and had to get my thyroid and calcium levels tested. Please don't just take magnesium; get a proper endocrinology evaluation done.

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