Brushite (cal phosphate) kidney stones?

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I am a 36 yo white female suffering from recurrent brushite stones for the past 5 years. I have done numerous 24 hour catches, full blood work-ups examining chemical makeups in my body. I drink tons of water with fresh, organic lemon and still produce the stones. I have just recently started a low oxalate diet regime as well. Does anyone out there produce this type of stone? If so, do you have any prevention tips?

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Hi Angela. I have been a chronic stone former for more than 25 years. In my case, they have been a byproduct of undiagnosed Celiac Disease (CD). CD damages the lining of the gut creating a 'leaky gut'. The leaky gut allows large amounts of oxalate to be absorbed. Oxalate drives the formation of most kidney stones. Be sure your docs have tested you for this condition (note: you do not need GI symptoms to have this disease - many celiac patients are 'asymptomatic').

Brushite (calcium phosphate) stones occur with a high urine pH. Citrate (e.g. potassium citrate supplements) is often prescribed for most stone formers because it helps to prevent the formation and the attachment of the stones to the kidney. In your case, citrate (including citric acid in citrus fruits) is contraindicated because it also raises the urine pH which can contribute to your type of stone formation.

For high pH stone formers supplementation with Inositol Hexaphophate (IP6, AKA phytate) is the 'weapon' of choice. It helps to prevent stone formation at high (greater than 6.5) pH levels.

Your healthcare professional can order IP6 from Pure Encapsulations, a nutritional supplement company that only sells their products through professionals.

I found a report in the medical literature of a case of calcium phosphate stone formation resulting from cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a common heavy metal (most people have some of it in their body) that is toxic to the kidneys. It may be a good idea to have your docs test you for heavy metal toxicities (arsenic and mercury can also damage the kidneys).

In summary, 1) avoid foods and supplements (e.g. citrate and citrus fruits) that can dramatically increase your urine pH [you can monitor your pH with pH paper - you want to keep it below 6.5], 2) supplement with IP6 to inhibit stone formation at a high pH, 3) get tested for Celiac disease, and 4) get tested for heavy metal toxicity.

Best wishes and good luck.

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you might try a high protein diet. This will produce a more alkaline diet and might minimize the stones by forming a calcium ammonium phosphate which is more soluble

The citric acid in the lemon should have helped but you might be too acid already. Another possibility is using high levels of Vitamin C. (1000 mg or more) This should be taken as a single does and should not be a sustained release type of C

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Most stones are calcium. vinegar and lemons dissolve calcium. Filter his drinking water.