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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vital guide for kidney stone sufferers, February 15, 2001
I have suffered through three kidney stones myself, with the most recent by far the worst. My therapy since then has been simple but (so far) effective: whenever I feel the least bit thirsty, I fill up a jumbo plastic 32 ounce cup (acquired from a local fast-food restaurant) with water and down the entire contents over the next half-hour or so. I may spend the rest of the day in the bathroom, but I haven't gotten a kidney stone since.For those who want more information about possible therapies (and causes) of kidney stones, there is this book, which provides an excellent overview of the numerous types of stones, what causes them, and what can be done about them. There is strong encouragement to confront one's doctor to make greater efforts to diagnose causes along with information on just what these efforts should be. One key chapter covers what one should or should not eat, which is again divided according to types of stone. My only quibble is that an occasional looseness in terminology causes confusion: generally a stone is referred by type, which can include calcium or oxalate. However, at a couple of points, there is a reference to a calcium oxalate type. I have no idea how that fits in with the other types. But that's a very minor point. Overall this is an excellent book and absolute must reading for anyone with serious kidney stone problems (i.e., who has gotten more than me!).
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is not a must-read - it's a MUST-HAVE, January 26, 2001
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is co-authored by a kidney stone sufferer. Gail Savitz knows what she is writing about. The other author is a urologist that is able to put the kidney stone nightmare into laymans terms. This isn't a book that you struggle to read; it is easily understandable and is written in "real" English, rather than Doctor Speak. The book explains what a stone is, the 5 most common chemical risk factors, common questions/answers, and many other things. Most importantly, it tells you steps to take to prevent another stone. Anyone who has suffered through this horror will appreciate knowing how to keep it from happening again. It is also an excellent book for the friends and family of stone sufferers. These people must learn what you are going through. This book gave me the information that my own doctor failed to give me. I recommend it highly!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully helpful book for kidney stone sufferers, July 25, 1999
By A Customer
When I had my first kidney stone attack, someone suggested I get the Kidney Stone Handbook. It was going into a second printing at the time and wasn't available for sale, so I borrowed a friend's copy. Now that the second edition is out, I've bought my own because anyone who makes kidney stones, has or has had a kidney stone attack, lives with or loves someone with kidney stones or who wants to avoid making kidney stones in the future should have a copy of this book. It is well written, informative and much clearer in its explanations than most of the pamphlets I've seen on the subject. It not only helped me through my own bout, it is helping me to keep from having another. Bless you Savits and Leslie.
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