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.
There are many herbal remedies that can be used to dissolve kidney stones, tonify kidney, reduce kidney infections, and improve the kidney functionality. Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium) a Native American herbal medicine that can be used to treat fevers, colds, kidney and bladder stones, rheumatism, and other ailments. Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium, Joe-Pye) ... Hydrangea can be used for treating prostatitis, enlarged prostate glands, kidney stones and bladder stones.