Biking and kidney stones

Oye. So, today I had surgery to remove kidney stones that we noticed on Monday when I woke up in the most incredible pain imaginable. I am no stranger to pain, as I also have migraines and endometriosis, but I do have trouble dealing with the stones. My family has a history of UT problems and my mom had stones when I was a kid, so I know I am predisposed to it. As a kid I had various UTI's and my urologist believes I am just prone to such things.

I do drink a TON of water, but because of my steroids which I am on for asthma and my migraine medication, it seems to not always matter! I never want to do this again, so I want to be as careful as possible.

Do any of you ladies have UT/kidney stone issues? How do you cope with them and prep/ride/recover? Is drinking a lot of water enough or are there other things to consider. I had someone tell me to drink stuff with citric acid, but I am allergic. I know, I'm a blast. But seriously, I love biking a lot and being off for a week and a half has KILLED me. I just want to get back on the bike as soon as my doctor clears me. I have a stent in now, but pretty soon I will be good as new he says!

Hope you feel better soon. I've heard cranberry juice helps.

Take it easy and let your body heal.

I was diagnosed yesterday with a kidney stone. Five days ago (my last ride) I was so tired and my heart rate was racing up so high that I had to cut my ride in half. I knew then that something was wrong. I chalked it up to dehydration but then the back pain started. I've got an appointment with a specialist today and I plan to ask lots of questions, including when I can get back on my bike. Honestly, I'm too scared to ride right now. We're experiencing temps in the high 90s...by 10 a.m. it's already 85 with 100% humidity. My worst fear is that I'd be out in the country, alone, and my kidney stone would decide it wants "out"! I'll re-post after I speak with the specialist today. Hopefully this thing will resolve itself soon and I can get back on my bike. Seeing other cyclists on the road has me burning up with jealousy!!

I had a kidney stone, it passed on its own. (HUGE relief!) However... I didn't want to reach in and retrieve it (long story) so I don't know what it was made of.

My doc said there are two different materials they can be made of, and the dietary restrictions are radically different for the two. Since I didn't grab mine, she couldn't tell me what foods to avoid and what to eat more of.

Be sure to ask for the lab report on your stones!

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I am definitely going to get the report back on my stones from the urologist when I go Tuesday. I already feel tons better, but with temps in the 90's through the weekend, I am almost glad I am on bedrest. I would be too tempted to do something stupid.

I know cranberry juice is great for UTI's and uric acid stones, but not calcium stones, so I will be sure to get that information. I am easily drinking 1/2 a gallon of water and two bottles of G2 a day, so that is good. I was told minimum 6-8 glasses of water today and I have done that already this afternoon.

I also have to strain my urine (ick!) to catch anything that was left. I am sooooo sick of doing it though. They should better be able to tell me what is going on when I go back for my follow up. Now, though, even with the stent in I am 10x's more comfortable.

Do you drink tea? Apparently the tannic acids have a tendency to bind calcium and form precipitates. (So, black tea with milk or taking calcium supplements with tea is not a good idea...) Depends, of course, on what your stone is...