I would think getting the pain relief is better than the overload of stress chemicals from the pain.

Just take the minimum to cut the pain.

Ouch.......................

There are some online recipes for tonics that can help dissolve those that do not pass. It take time and for some may need to become a ritual as a preventative.

My wife deals with stones so she uses a kidney stone tonic.

There are some body building supplements that can cause kidney stones.