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Kidney stone won't dissolve

Stone Fighter #CE87F0Stone Fighter #CE87F0May 16, 2026👁️ 1.9k❤️ 200
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I put one of my kidney stones in a strong chemical called Methyl ethyl ketone. It will melt foam but not a stone. I crushed it and it wasn't even soft.

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Stone Fighter #72299FStone Fighter #72299FApr 30, 2026

I forgot to mention I soaked it overnight.

Stone Fighter6 #8265BBStone Fighter6 #8265BBApr 30, 2026

I’m up for some science! What about lemon juice or whatever is in stonebreaker?

Stone Fighter #267B42Stone Fighter #267B42Apr 30, 2026

Neither dissolve stones.

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