Yes -- take magnesium tablets.  Magnesium softens the stones, which then pass 
painlessly.
MA




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From: Leslie <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 5:43:49 PM
Subject: CS>kidney stone


I just talked to a friend in pain with a kidney stone and awhile back there was 
some mention of things to do for them. Does anyone remember?? Thanks, Leslie