Reviewer: telecomgoddess, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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After having two lithotripsy procedures and a nephrostomy to address my kidney stones, my urologist recommended Theralith XR. That was five years ago. I've been stone free since then...what better recommendation could I offer?

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After having two lithotripsy procedures and a nephrostomy to address my kidney stones, my urologist recommended Theralith XR. That was five years ago. I've been stone free since then...what better recommendation could I offer?
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Reviewer: ihatepeeing, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I've been a vegetarian with a poor eating habit since a very young age. I got my first kidney stone when I was about 15, and since them i've gotten them every 6 months to a year between stones. I started taking theralith xr about 7 months ago and it has definitely helped. I have noticed that on days that I forget to take the pills, I have a dull burning sensation in my ureter/urethra that ... Show Full Comment

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I've been a vegetarian with a poor eating habit since a very young age. I got my first kidney stone when I was about 15, and since them i've gotten them every 6 months to a year between stones. I started taking theralith xr about 7 months ago and it has definitely helped. I have noticed that on days that I forget to take the pills, I have a dull burning sensation in my ureter/urethra that is very unpleasant. I did have a kidney stone about a month or 2 ago even though I was taking the pills pretty much every day, some days forgetting. But still, when I am consistent I feel perfectly fine. I definitely recommend it, especially if you are young and get them every so often because I know it's not that common and some doctors don't know what to do. Hope this helps
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Reviewer: CCrosthwaite54, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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This is an update. I am now taking four tablets daily with meals and have yet to experience any bad side effects. I have taken Theralith XR for over a year. At this time, I am kidney stone free. I was told by my urologist to continue and that I may add some of the high oxalate foods back into my diet in moderation. I'm thrilled to continue to be stone free! So glad I like to read the pamp ... Show Full Comment

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This is an update. I am now taking four tablets daily with meals and have yet to experience any bad side effects. I have taken Theralith XR for over a year. At this time, I am kidney stone free. I was told by my urologist to continue and that I may add some of the high oxalate foods back into my diet in moderation. I'm thrilled to continue to be stone free! So glad I like to read the pamphlets in the doctor's office. Well worth the cost to not have to deal with the stones. Anyone who has had to deal with them knows exactly what I mean. I also stay well hydrated and drink lots of lemonade too!
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Reviewer: VA patient, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been producing calcium oxalate stones on a regular basis for 35 years. At one point, I was producing 1-2 stones a year...many emergency room visits, litho treatments as well as numerous surgeries. About 7 years ago, my urologist suggested Theralith XR. At the time, he indicated that it might take up to 5 years of taking this (on a regular basis) for us to know whether it was effective. ... Show Full Comment

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I have been producing calcium oxalate stones on a regular basis for 35 years. At one point, I was producing 1-2 stones a year...many emergency room visits, litho treatments as well as numerous surgeries. About 7 years ago, my urologist suggested Theralith XR. At the time, he indicated that it might take up to 5 years of taking this (on a regular basis) for us to know whether it was effective. He also cautioned me that I might continue to have stones during this period; however, I needed to continue taking the medication regardless. In the last 7 years, I have had only stone. Interestingly, that stone was significantly smaller than any other stone that I previously has. I am obviously sold on this product and have recommended it to other members of my family.
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Reviewer: Genealogylady54, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I suffered from a kidney stone blockage. After a stent and 3 lithotripsies, I'm down to a 4 mm stone. I have calcium oxalate stones. I asked my urologist if he thought this supplement would help me, after reading a brochure in the exam room. He answered, "Probably!" then gave me samples. He told me to start with 2 tablets daily with a meal. When I asked about side effects, he t ... Show Full Comment

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I suffered from a kidney stone blockage. After a stent and 3 lithotripsies, I'm down to a 4 mm stone. I have calcium oxalate stones. I asked my urologist if he thought this supplement would help me, after reading a brochure in the exam room. He answered, "Probably!" then gave me samples. He told me to start with 2 tablets daily with a meal. When I asked about side effects, he told me nausea/vomiting. I'd made a face (that must have said "are you kidding me!). I'd had stomach issues with the stones. He then told me to try 1 tablet daily and we could increase the dosage if I had not side effects. I'm still taking 1 tablet and following a low oxalate diet. At the urologist's office, the nurse gave me a brochure about the top foods to avoid, but after talking with 2 dietitians and 1 nutritionalist, limiting other foods not only helped me feel better, but has helped me to lose nearly 40 lbs. It has been found that by raising your calcium levels (with food, not supplements) and lowering your oxalate levels, it lowers your risks of forming more stones. I have also increased the amount of water I consume. Following this type of diet has meant giving up some of the foods that I love, like chocolate and nuts. But the hardest to do without has been celery. I'm not sure at this point if anymore stones are forming and won't know until I after I see my urologist in March. I did talk to someone at the site for the supplement and he told me the dosage was 4 tablets, but that even 1 tablet with the diet will probably make a difference. Perhaps others need to start with a smaller dose and see what happens. Anyone who has dealt with stones know they can be just plain agony! If there are things that can be done to stop them...I'm willing to give it a shot!
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