@Susyn K. sorry to hear that

@Laura Martin Hi Laura, I do offer as much as I can for free and don't forget you can get answers on the live Q&A sessions.

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Hi Susyn, First things first - this is purely informational and educational, not medical advice, and doesn't constitute a medical relationship. Please continue working with your doctor, especially with blood in your urine, as that needs proper monitoring. Now, let me reassure you with some joined-up thinking here. The idea that carnivore or ketosis causes kidney stones is one of those persistent myths that simply doesn't hold up when you look at the evidence and mechanisms. The Oxalate Connection Most kidney stones (about 80%) are calcium oxalate stones. Here's the thing - a carnivore diet is essentially an oxalate-free diet. Oxalates come from plants (spinach, almonds, chocolate, sweet potatoes, etc.), not meat. So if anything, you've dramatically reduced your primary kidney stone risk factor by going carnivore. What's Likely Happening Given you started experiencing stones around 3 months in, I'd consider a few possibilities: "Dumping" phenomenon - When people transition away from high-oxalate diets, the body can release stored oxalates from tissues. This is sometimes called oxalate dumping and can temporarily increase kidney stone risk as your body clears out the old rubbish. Pre-existing stones - You may have had stones forming before carnivore that are only now becoming symptomatic. The diet didn't cause them; they were already in the pipeline, so to speak. Hydration and electrolytes - You mention peeing loads, which is actually good for stone prevention, but we need to ensure you're getting adequate hydration and proper electrolyte balance (sodium especially). What to Investigate Get a stone analysis if possible (catch one and have it tested!) - this tells us exactly what type of stone we're dealing with Check your urine pH - different stones form in different pH environments Review your hydration - aim for pale urine Consider your salt intake - adequate sodium actually helps prevent calcium stones Get comprehensive bloods including calcium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D, and kidney function

@Susyn K. any chance you could attend a live Q&A. I have some thoughts that might be helpful.