I 26m passed my first stone at 17 then had another one at 18. I completely cut out sugary drink and I’m back with more stones.

Stone Fighter #72299FApr 23, 2026

Urologist here. I read your post and I want you to know that your frustration is completely valid, and also that your situation is more explainable and manageable than it might feel right now. The fact that you have been forming stones since 17, and that cutting out sugary drinks has not stopped them, tells me something important: the problem is metabolic, not just dietary. Sugary drinks do contribute to uric acid stone risk through fructose metabolism, but for most young recurrent stone f...

Stone Fighter #9910E2Apr 23, 2026

Thank you, I appreciate this response. My doctor when I was 17 told me to avoid calcium, my current doctor told me to have calcium in my diet. I’m going to speak to him about the 24 hour urine metabolic evaluation. Hopefully I can get to the bottom of this issue.

Stone Fighter #E224F2Apr 23, 2026

Woof, 5mm still sitting in there after laser work is rough. That stricture is gonna change how you approach this because scar tissue narrows the path, which means even smaller stones can get stuck the same way. Hydration becomes even more critical for you than the average stone former, but here's what catches people: you gotta drink consistently throughout the day, not just chug a bunch at once. Calcium from food actually helps bind oxalate in your gut before it gets to your kidneys, so don't...