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Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Suzan (Memphis, TN) on 11/17/2006
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Kidney stone passed within 11 hours of taking the lemon juice/olive oil remedy! Thank you for posting this very valuable information. I searched the web when a friend said he thought he had kidney stones again (prev. had kidney stones 7 yrs. ago). He recognized the symptoms - nausea, vomiting, chills/fever, severe lower back pain. A trip to the ER confirmed what he had thought - yes, kidney stones. After leaving the ER with a RX for pain medication, my friend took the home remedy & called me today (11 hours later) & said he passed the stone!!!! This is such valuable info! I urge anyone reading this to try it for kidney stones!!
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Lolly (Ohio) on 11/06/2006
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Had two SWL shock treatments and stent for kidney stone. Neither worked. Tried olive oil and lemon juice followed by glass of water. Exactly 25 hours later, my stone came out. I really doubted this would work when I read it on your website, but I thought, it certainly couldn't hurt. I was headed for a uteroscopy to have it removed next week. Thank goodness I won't have to have this done. My doctor won't believe me when I tell him. Thank you for all of your inputs.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Robin (Van Buren, MO) on 11/05/2006
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i had only taken 1 dose, and within 1 hours passed a lot of blood. within 3 hours passed 6 stones .the doctors three of them told me surgery was the only way.i will swear by this, the taste of it is not nothing compared to the pain. God bless whoever came up with this.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Mike (Townsville, QLD, Australia) on 11/04/2006
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When in pain, people will have a go at just about any remedy to eliminate it. A lthough the idea of taking 2 oz of olive oil and equivalent of freshly squeezed lemon juice didn't appeal to me but after reading the positive responses it sounded like the fix I was after. I presently have a 6 mm kidney stone blocking one ureter which has been well and truly stuck for 2 weeks. I have had them before but the last was in the early 1980s. Living in the tropics (and the southern hemisphere) the onset of each tropical summer usually results in dehydration and an increase in the reporting of kidney stones. I'm a casualty. After each kidney stone attack the stone is only moving fractions of a inch and causing significant bleeding with the result that for half a day afterwards my urine is practically pure blood and then blood clots. Not sure how serious this is, as a nose bleed can look pretty horrendous with blood loss and it is certainly not too much to worry about. CAT scans and x-rays have shown that the stone is hardly moving at all and the next step will be some sort of intervention to eliminate it. As a last hope of avoiding this I have been searching for remedies. I took the mixture of olive oil and lemon juice for 3 nights in a row right before going to bed. Although feeling extreme nausea I managed to keep the concoction down through the night. By the fourth morning I had had enough. I didn't appear to do anything. I didn't really understand how this remedy was going to work giving that it was likely to acidify the bodily fluids and make things worst. The use of olive oil also escapes me, certainly wouldn't act as a lubricant at the level of the urinary tract. As other comments have noted, although there are different chemical composition of kidney stones, the previous ones I had were calcium based and the best approach for these is to alkalize ones bodily fluids, not acidify them. So I am onto sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) at a dose of 3.5 g, dissolved in a glass of water, three times a day. I haven't had an attach for 3 days now and the urine is very cloudy, which I suppose could indicate that stones might be dissolving. The jury is still out. As for the olive oil and lemon juice - it didn't work for me. When in pain, people will have a go at just about any remedy to eliminate it. Although the idea of taking 2 oz of olive oil and equivalent of freshly squeezed lemon juice didn't appeal to me but after reading the positive responses it sounded like the fix I was after. I presently have a 6 mm kidney stone blocking one ureter which has been well and truly stuck for 2 weeks. I have had them before but the last was in the early 1980s. Living in the tropics (and the southern hemisphere) the onset of each tropical summer usually results in dehydration and an increase in the reporting of kidney stones. I'm a casualty. After each kidney stone attack the stone is only moving fractions of a inch and causing significant bleeding with the result that for half a day afterwards my urine is practically pure blood and then blood clots. Not sure how serious this is, as a nose bleed can look pretty horrendous with blood loss and it is certainly not too much to worry about. CAT scans and x-rays have shown that the stone is hardly moving at all and the next step will be some sort of intervention to eliminate it. As a last hope of avoiding this I have been searching for remedies. I took the mixture of olive oil and lemon juice for 3 nights in a row right before going to bed. Although feeling extreme nausea I managed to keep the concoction down through the night. By the fourth morning I had had enough. I didn't appear to do anything. I didn't really understand how this remedy was going to work giving that it was likely to acidify the bodily fluids and make things worst. The use of olive oil also escapes me, certainly wouldn't act as a lubricant at the level of the urinary tract. As other comments have noted, although there are different chemical composition of kidney stones, the previous ones I had were calcium based and the best approach for these is to alkalize ones bodily fluids, not acidify them. So I am onto sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) at a dose of 3.5 g, dissolved in a glass of water, three times a day. I haven't had an attach for 3 days now and the urine is very cloudy, which I suppose could indicate that stones might be dissolving. The jury is still out. As for the olive oil and lemon juice - it didn't work for me.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Paula (La Crosse, WI) on 11/03/2006
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I had heard of this after my last bout with a stone. When I started having pain last night, I googled again for the oil/lemon stuff and came to this site. I sent my husband to the store to get the olive oil and lemon juice. I took it (gross) and about 15 min later still having pain I decided to take a hot shower. --I can't believe people do not recommend that more for the pain. It always gives me instant relief at least for a while. Now a hot pad never worked, but a wet hot rag worked. The hot showers are the best. I believe the moist heat allows the ureter to expand a little. About 15 minutes after that, I went to the bathroom. Not seeing anything, I almost flushed the toilet. Then I saw the stone. It was totally white, Blended right in with the toilet. Maybe that is why people have not seen the stone. They are always dark like a stone and easy to see. I took it out and it broke in two and crumbled and was mushy in my hand. I couldn't believe it. Through the night I felt like crap chills/ sweats/ nausea/ headache and even during the day today. Not sure if it is related or I just ended up with a bug at the same time. Even if these bug symptoms were related to it, I would still recommend it. I just couldn't believe it did that to the stone. It must also be doing it to the many stones still in my kidneys. I just hope these other symptoms go away by tomorrow. Thanks much
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Barb (Michigan) on 10/26/2006
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Two days ago, I tried the lemon juice and olive oil, about 2:30 in the afternoon . After I took it I drank lots of water. I did not have much pain just a gnawing uneasy feeling in the back area. The next day I continued with water. Today at 1:30 in the afternoon, Guess what???, a stone came out! I collected it and it crumbled easily, I guess the lemon juice did it's thing! I will be doing the Lemon Juice thing every few weeks . Tonight before Bed, I will do it again, just in case there are more. WOW, it worked!!
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Victoria (Baltimore, MD) on 10/25/2006
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i took the dose or 2 ounces each olive oil and lemon juice and within half an hour the pain was gone.... i don't know if the stone passed or broke up but the pain stopped entirely!! will know if the stone is gone when i go for my check up but thank gad THE PAIN STOPPED and i have had no recurrence since!
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Andrew (Virginia Beach, VA) on 10/24/2006
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I had a significant decline on the intensity of the pain that I've suffered for the last 4 days since the initial shock of kidney stones. The stone hasn't passed in 24 hours, but the relief of not having agonizing pain was worth the trial! I went from using prescription Tylox to over-the-counter Motrin for pain relief. It felt as though this mixture expedited the travel of the stone. I would recommend this solution as it is safe, inexpensive and effective. Strangely I was watching a cooking show that used these two ingredients to make a simple salad dressing!
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Dwayne (Christiansburg, VA) on 10/12/2006
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Olive oil & Lemon Juice cured: Kidney stones? Inconclusive but it sure eased my back pain! I was passing a stone prior to trying this remedy but I do have an overall positive impression on this remedy just for this 'side-affect' alone.
Taking topamax for migraines which is also a diuretic [sp?] that can cause kidney stones... which, it has. :( After a late night battle with my first I found this 'cure' & thought I would give it a try.
FYI - I also have mild/moderate rheumatoid arthritis which causes me back & neck pain so it's not so easy to tell where the kidney pain begins & the back pain ends given that both are gradual onset. (The kidney stone wasn't "gradual onset" - I can tell ya that! [8*0 ... Gradual to leave, yes. Gradual in onset, NO. :( )
There wasn't any call for a particular type of olive oil so I grabbed the cheapest type - Extra Virgin so if there is some distinction to be made it should be mentioned. Mixing this stuff up well with the lemon juice makes it "ok" to drink if you just gulp it right down. Especially once you've survived a stone passing and keep in mind that this is to prevent a recurrence. It doesn't taste THAT bad and isn't hard on your stomach. I ate some bread afterward to help it 'lay still' in my stomach which might help those with queasy stomachs or delicate digestive tracts. (There was no real problems on the way out either with too soft of stool, which I was worried about given the big gulp of oil. This is not mentioned above so I mention it here.)
The next day I only noticed two things, one was an aroma of olive oil and once, maybe twice a very, VERY slight -'ping'- sensation like something had dropped in my urinary tract but when I rushed to the bathroom I couldn't see anything when I urinated. Urine was clear and no way to really tell if there were more stones. No further pain or other indication.
The thing I've noticed is that my back pain seems to have reduced dramatically. There was some noticeable pain associated with the kidney area and I am quite sure that there are issues associate with my medication and kidney stones. This remedy seems to ease my neck & middle back pain as well although it may be coincidental - just because of the medication affecting my kidneys and the subsequent kidney pain radiating outward that makes me feel miserable all over.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Mary (Key West, FL) on 10/09/2006
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The olive oil and lemon juice didn't work at all. I was really hoping with all my heart it would work. I drank the vile liquid and nothing changed. A KUB showed my stone was still in the same place, (right above the bladder) as it was before. I go in in 2 days to have it surgically removed. I'm tired of playing around with this stone.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Adena (England) on 10/07/2006
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This didn't work for me and I was really disappointed. It didn't taste bad so I'm prepared to try again.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Boo (Cleveland, England) on 10/26/2011
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Didn't work for me either unfortunately and I damn near overdosed on the stuff! Sure wish I could pass my 5mm stone and get my life back on track.
Oh well, back to searching for remedies ....
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Jesse (Pinellas Park, FL) on 09/13/2006
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Greetings to all. I just wanted to comment on the Lemon Juice and Olive Oil remedy for Kidney Stones. I had, not so long ago, my first experience with kidney stones with a 5-7cm stone. As big headed as I am, I didn't know what was going on, or go to the hospital until it had already passed out of my kidney and into my ureter, which dismayed the hospital. Too late for a stint, should have been too big to pass, lucky for me it broke up into a few smaller pieces. Now, I had two major episodes during this period, one while I was at work which was...well, let's just say I've been hurt in almost any way you can think of, so home remedies aren't my thing. The first episode put me on my knee's in my workplace restroom, completely unexpected. But that didn't stop it, it continued when I went home for almost a day. Sweating, tears and agony even with medications to ease my pain. I looked up this remedy, said what the heck, every time I felt the pains in the groin area, I took the 4 ounces (2 Lemon Juice, 2 Olive Oil) while holding my nose, twice. By the morning, scared to attempt to use the restroom knowing I was in for more pain, I bit the bullet and did my business. Low and behold, even though the rest were smaller, they were plentiful (half an pencil eraser tip or less). I'm not going to say FOR SURE that this worked; however, I will say, whatever MAY help, DO IT! Even my doctor was wowed to hear that it may have helped and actually gave it some thought, the oil coats and the lemon juice helps break the stone down as well as a neutralizer. I hope this helps others and I hope you all feel better!
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Jenny (Southgate, MI) on 08/21/2006
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I was admitted to emergency on aug 5th, w/ excruciating pain and vomiting. I was told I had multiple,but passable kidney stones in both kidneys..I read eveything from natural cures to "buy my report " cures and I can't take any more! I am so full of water my eyes are floating..lol I tried this olive oil and lemon juice and it made me nauseated all day and nothing more, do i need to try again or is there any other way..? please help.. I don't want to pay $50.00 for a cure that may or may not work..PLEASE HELP.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Jay (El Paso, TX) on 08/16/2006
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I tried this remedy and did not work for me, I have 3 stones the bigger is 7mm, I have tried a lot of stuff, I don't want the surgery because no insurance for now, so I will keep trying and will let you guys know what works for me. Thank you.
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Posted by Lanne (Winston Salem, NC) on 08/15/2006
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I found this web site today and tried the lemon juice on my husband who has had a stone for more than two weeks. The stone showed up on a CT scan last Wed. The Dr. gave him meds to relieve the pain etc. He has an appointment with the Dr. tmro and he will be taking the stone with him. As of 11:00 PM EST only 5 hours after drinking the lemon juice and olive oil he passed the stone. They were planning on putting him in the hospital and removing it. It works!! It really works!! Praise The Lord!! The stone is about 7mm.
