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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Hi. I Was Recently Seen In The ER For Severe

hi. I was recently seen in the ER for severe right sided pain, radiating to right side of my back. I was diagnosed w/ a 0.2 mm kidney stone. I have never felt pain like this before and DO NOT ever want to experience it again, if I can help it! My question is: Can Phentermine 37.5 mg, which I was taking in attempt to lose weight (was taking it off & on for 2 yrs); could this have caused my kidney stone(s)? In addition, Red Bull energy drink consumption (1 half of 8.4 oz can -sugar free, almost every day); could this have been the culprit as well??
posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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