Question 1

will a low oxalate diet help lichen scerlosis?

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Unsure: I am not aware of any data that suggest a low oxalate diet will help with lichen sclerosis, or any condition other than calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Question 2

iam 38 years old i have itp and  erythromelalgia. i tried many diet nothing really helped but only low  oxalate diet  helped control the flare why ?

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Reason: Oxalate is an acid and low oxalate should raise ph in blood and tissue.  Your erythromelalgia is primarily a problem with vascular spasm. The elevated ph is4 associated with increased electron voltage across cell wall.  That can dilate arteries and improve symptoms.

Question 3

i have been advised to go on a low oxalate diet for vulvadynia. does red yeast rice contain oxalates?

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No data: You're more than welcome to go on this diet, so there's no data to show that this diet has been proven to help women with your condition.  The answer to your question regarding the oxalate content of the rice you speak of can be found on the internet.  Great resource for vulvodynia is the v book by elizabeth stewart.

Question 4

how can i keep from getting totally constipated from medications. i drink tons of water. and i'm on a low oxalate diet. so greens veggies are out?

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Fiber!: You are right to drink plenty of water.  You also need plenty of fiber.  You can get this from whole grain breads and cereals, and fresh fruit.  If this doesn't help, try adding MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) every day or 2.  Good luck!

Question 5

my dad is on a diet for type ii diabetes he has been told to go on a low oxalate diet(no stone). the food goes against everything we know. ideas?

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Low oxalate foods: Yes, this would be a change to most people&#x27;s diets.However, there are many things you can eat. Here&#x27;s a good site with lists of what to avoid and what is fine to eat on this food plan: http://tinyurl.Com/lh2fykg  also here&#x27;s another place for helpful info: http://www.Lowoxalate.Info/  your father can ask his doctors why they recommend this if he has no stones, but they may want to protect kidneys.

Question 6

urinalysis shows calcium oxilate stones. i maintain a low calcium diet but i am still forming them by the dozens. is there something else i can do?

Accepted Answer

Stones or crystals?: Urinalysis shows crystals, not stones. Stones are passed or found on imaging. Many folks have calcium oxalate crystals as urine cools & these are not calcium stones. If you have in fact passed or been discovered to have a calcium stone, the key to prevention is drinking lots of water and checking for underlying disease (sarcoid, hyperparathyroidism). Sorry if i misunderstood.

Question 7

best foods to eat for oxalate calcium diet?

Accepted Answer

Low oxalate: Calcium oxalate stone formers are often advised to eat a low oxalate diet. Many foods contain higher levels of oxalate, including (but not limited to) dark leafy greens, nuts, dark chocolate, black tea, and beans.  The less oxalate one eats, the less will be excreted into the urine to pair with calcium ions and crystallize into stones.  Most stone patients do not need to limit their calcium intake.

Question 8

can high oxalate diet cause yeast overgrowth?

Accepted Answer

: I have not heard about this risk factor.

Question 9

what are high oxalate containing foods one can avoid to reduce calcium oxalate stones in my kidneys?plz send me list to avoid such food in my diet

Accepted Answer

Oxalate: Although many foods contain oxalate, only nine foods are believed to increase  importantly in the urine and then promote kidney stone formation. They are: beets, spinach, rhubarb, strawberries, nuts, chocolate, tea, wheat bran, and all dry beans (fresh, canned, or cooked), excluding lima and green beans. It is best to avoid these foods.  Drinking 3 to 4 liters per day of fluid is essential.

Question 10

i've had crohn's for 16 yrs & often pass oxalate kidney stones. need diet advice, what foods to avoid or tips on this?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may need to ask your doctor if possible for a diet with avoiding high oxalate food eg no nuts, strawbwerry, and no vit c and other food substances
also maintain adequate calcium intake which binds up the oxalate and eliminates it in the stools
good water intake to keep urine output about 3 liters a day.

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Iam 38 years old i have itp and erythromelalgia. i tried many diet nothing really helped but only low oxalate diet helped control the flare why ?

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I have been advised to go on a low oxalate diet for vulvadynia. does red yeast rice contain oxalates?

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How can i keep from getting totally constipated from medications. i drink tons of water. and i'm on a low oxalate diet. so greens veggies are out?

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My dad is on a diet for type ii diabetes he has been told to go on a low oxalate diet(no stone). the food goes against everything we know. ideas?

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Urinalysis shows calcium oxilate stones. i maintain a low calcium diet but i am still forming them by the dozens. is there something else i can do?

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Best foods to eat for oxalate calcium diet?

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Can high oxalate diet cause yeast overgrowth?

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What are high oxalate containing foods one can avoid to reduce calcium oxalate stones in my kidneys?plz send me list to avoid such food in my diet

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I've had crohn's for 16 yrs & often pass oxalate kidney stones. need diet advice, what foods to avoid or tips on this?

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