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Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 9 10:49am | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
When you say "pushing the salt and protein" do you mean he wants you to limit them? You make it sound like he wants you to eat them. I can see that if you were on some kind of very limiting diet and you weren't getting enough sodium which can cause hyponatremia and protein is an essential nutrient for the body to function properly. If prior to your diagnosis you were on the Standard American Diet (SAD) I would assure you you were getting excess sodium and protein and with CKD these should be restricted. I would clarify with your nephrologist and ask for an explanation or seek a second opinion.
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@gladiator14 my nephrologist wants me to ingest more salt and protein. The causes of low GFR's or drops in GFR's based on creatinine can be complicated and can include low blood pressure (hence the salt) and muscle wasting (hence the protein). One size does not fit all. I had an echocardiogram to check heart function, which can also be a factor. I know I need to hydrate more too. The Cystatin C was necessary for me to see what was really going on with kidneys.
I am just saying, that a deeper investigation of drops in GFR can yield varying dietary protocols so don't assume you should limit salt and protein until your doc says so! I never do anything without understanding why.
ps My doc is a female! It is good to use the pronoun "they" when unsure of gender.