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A member asked:

Kidney stone of 16 mm bcoz of whey protein shakes ...can i take them again with prper care?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Best not to: My personal opinion, I would advise not to use them, since you already experienced a relatively large stone.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/14/2016

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