renal colic - #17299

About two weeks ago, I had the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. It started suddenly in my lower back, on the right side, and felt like someone was stabbing me from the inside. I thought maybe I had pulled a muscle or something, but the pain just kept getting worse and worse. No position was comfortable—standing, sitting, lying down—it didn’t matter, it just kept throbbing. After an hour of agony, I finally gave up and went to the ER, where they told me I was having renal colic due to a kidney stone. The doctor explained that renal colic happens when a kidney stone gets stuck in the ureter and causes intense pain as it moves down. They gave me painkillers and told me to drink a lot of water to help flush it out, but honestly, I don’t think I can go through that level of pain again. The worst part is, they said there’s no guarantee I won’t get more kidney stones in the future. They mentioned surgery if the stone doesn’t pass, but I really don’t want to go that route unless it’s the only option. I started looking into Ayurveda because I want to find a natural way to break down kidney stones and prevent new ones from forming. I’ve read about herbs like Pashanbheda, Gokshura, and Varun, which are supposed to help with renal colic, but I have no idea how to use them properly. Are they safe for long-term use? Also, does Ayurveda have a way to actually dissolve kidney stones, or does it just help with the pain? Another thing I’m confused about is diet. I always thought drinking a lot of milk was good for bones, but now I read that too much calcium can cause kidney stones. Should I stop dairy completely? Also, are there any foods that help prevent renal colic? I don’t want to rely on painkillers every time this happens. Can Ayurveda help me avoid kidney stones permanently, or is this something I’ll always have to deal with?