I read about the benefits of drinking nettle tea during my last pregnancy when I wanted to boost my iron and vitamin K levels.  I also discovered that it dissolves kidney stones.  This may well be worth a go, and the best thing is - May is the best month to get hold of fresh nettles.

My sister (51) has developed a kidney stone which is now 3.5cm wide (like a golf ball....) and has been told that she will need an operation, which will probably require a blood transfusion.  She had some smaller stones treated by lazer some 15 years ago.  She is a 'worrier' who does not like change and has fine, brittle ...