u/Reasonable_Hat9668

I’ve had kidney stones since I was 19. I’ve given up many foods such as chocolate, berries, spinach, sweet potatoes, beans, nuts, sodas, tea and more.

I went to my urologist and he said no stones (yay) but there is calcification in the kidneys that could lead to stones.

Idk what else I need to do to get a clear image. I read online to lower meat protein which is fine but all of the alternatives such as beans, nuts and potatoes are high in oxalates. It’s frustrating because I feel like I’m always changing my diet when it’s already so restricted.

Side note: my doctor said I can only pass a 2mm without any procedures. Since healthcare is expensive in the US, I try to avoid needing a procedure done.

My friend told me I needed to start journaling after a pretty hard event. I typed my first entry but it felt like I was typing a memoir. I’m not sure if that is a healthy way to process things but I could be wrong. I could use some words of encouragement or advice on how to do this ina productive way. Thank you.