A POLST - for Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - is a hot-pink, one-page form signed by a doctor or nurse-practitioner that turns a patient's wishes into written medical orders.
Pain Medications to Treat Kidney Stones. Over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., aspirin, Tylenol, Advil) usually are not effective by themselves for the more severe pain caused by kidney stones. However, you can try a combination of Aleve, Advil, or Motrin plus Tylenol for milder pain. Talk to your physician about what dosages of these medications is safe for you to take.
1 Apple cider vinegar, which is said to help dissolve stones. 2  You can consume 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of apple cider vinegar each day, or mix it with water. 3  Avoid using sorrel, which can cause calcium oxalate kidney stones to worsen. Nettle leaf, which is also a diuretic and can help flush the kidney stones from your system. 2  Dandelion root, which is said is to be an effective kidney tonic. 3  Apple cider vinegar, which is said to help dissolve stones.