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I was diagnosed w several punctate kidney stones. will magnesium citrate help at all? i need for a laxative & was hoping to kill 2 birds w 1 stone.
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Depends...: Only if you know the chemical composition of the stone.....then a answer can be given. Most common stone is Uric Acid...
Answered 9/22/2015
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