Kidney disease is hard to understand at times. You must have been a bit apprehensive with the drop to 38 while following a strict renal diet. Your BP is great. Can I assume that you do have a nephrologist (not meant to insult you). Since I found Dr. Yeh I am so much more informed about my CKD3. He explains every number and why it has risen or dropped. He did tell me how much hydration means so I have to take in 64 ounces of water daily (I will be floating between my-two -room apartment). : ) I wish you all the best and maybe be a little more kind to yourself and binge occasionally. I do food shopping every 2 weeks so I give myself 2 days worth of binging and then get back on track. : )