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Could the filtered tap water i'm drinking be causing my kidney stones?
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UTI/Kidney Stone: You may want to go see a doctor, if your lower abdomen continues to hurt and you have have tight pain around the kidneys, you may have a UTI or a kidney stone.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Folks with a history of kidney stones generally benefit from drinking plenty of water. I'm sorry anyone suggested that a simple water filter was a problem.
Answered 8/28/2013
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