with Jill Harris, LPN, CHC
Last week I wrote about two common surgeries: Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy. Today, we discuss a third type of surgery, PCNL, and why and how it is done. What is PCNL? PCNL stands for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. It’s a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove kidney stones. This method involves making…
Hi! Today, we will discuss two ways doctors can help people with kidney stones. This will be a longer article because I want everything about these procedures in one place. Buckle up, my loyal friends, and let’s discuss each kidney stone surgery and questions for you to ask your doctor…
Over the past 25 years as a kidney stone prevention nurse, I’ve worked with thousands of patients. And every day I’ve been asked a variation of these 2 questions: The answer to #1 is already taken care of. Just have a look at our Oxalate List. But I don’t yet…
I’m compiling a new resource—patient-recommended kidney doctors listed by state. These referrals come from stone patients on my Facebook page and are highly rated. You will see, however, there are no referrals for Montanna, Nevada, or West Virginia. If you live in these states and love your doctor, email me…
“What should I pack for my road trip so that I stay compliant!?” It’s easy to overeat on long road trips, but there are things we can do to keep it healthy. Here are the foods I load up on when embarking on a long car journey. But remember, these…