[greegie]

Hello, about every 4 to 5 weeks I pass a small kidney stone. It is calcium based. My Dr. wants to put me on a med caled methenamine, after looking at the side effects, it makes me nervouse to take it. HAs anyone heard of this med? Also does anyone have a problem passing small kidney stones Usually I know one is coming I will get a pinkish color to my urine, then after awile out comes the small stone, no pain at all.

Thanks for any input on this issue.

[haylee_beutler]

Methenamine is an antibiotic used frequently to treat urinary tract infection. Many people get infections when passing stones. If you are able to get rid of the infection before you pass the stone, the pain wont be nearly as bad. I always think that the infection hurts the wors. Anyways, it's a good med. I would not worry too much about the side effects.