In a message dated 5/15/05 12:11:24 PM Central Daylight Time, 
cking...@nycap.rr.com writes:

> I never dealt with the problem, but I'm sure you're going to hear
> about epsom salts and olive oil as a purge. and staying near a
> bathroom for a day.
> 
> Try google using kidney stone, purge, oil, to get immediate info.
> 
>             Chuck
> 

Chuck,
I think this is for gall stones.
Edith