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What a wonderful support you are ! I know this can seem very stressful and overwhelming at times.
I've lived with CKD for 5 years. While I certainly oay attention and watch what I eat, I have learned to not focus to much on it, as well. I learned it was more about keeping hydration good , not overdoing sodium,
no sodas and limitng high oxalate foods for me like spinach , or highly processed food which have a lot of everything and chemicals, preservatives in them, etc. But it wasn't eliminating them at this point, it was really a focus on moderation. So having a potato once or twice a week was OK but not everyday. I eat red meat occasionally,
have more chicken, tuna etc. The very strict diets are for higher levels of ckd where the kidney function is very poor . Our bodies have reduced kidney function as we age just naturally, but we still need some of the nutrients in the foods. Unless of course your dr has identified high levels in testing that are requiring a reduction of a specific one. Has your doctor indication specific high levels? I have CzjD but my levels are stable.
The biggest focus was no ibuprofen type meds and keep hydration with water .
I appreciate your support anddedication to create healthy meals. I hope you can find a balance you are both comfortable with.
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@lbrockme what is CzjD?
New here and trying to find someplace to answer a question on Magnesium. I am using a cream for my neuropathy called Mama bear it contains Magnesium Cloride. I asked my doctor if i could use it. He said yes but find out how much Magnesium is in it. I have asked the company but haven;t gotten an answer. I just started it yesterday. My Magnesium count is good per the doctor. This cream is absorbed into the skin. Will it cause me to get too much magnesium in my system? I also just started on Farxiga as I am ckd3 with a GRF of 35. Since i can't get an answer from the company can anyone help...I need to try it a week to see if it will help. Used it 2x yesterday and i did see a little relief.
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Thank you for words of support, and moderating the initial over-reaction (mostly by my husband, not so much me). He's more of an all or nothing person, so he's baking his own salt-free bread since he can't live without bread!
I forgot to mention that we have always, even before diagnosis, eaten very healthy. Restaurants maybe once every 3 months, fast food same frequency. Other than maybe 2 thin-crust pizzas (veggie or tomato, not pepperoni) and 2 rotisserie chickens per month, as well as cold cuts (1/2 lb. thin sliced lasts 2 people a week for lunch!!!), and store bought quality bread, pretty much everything I have already cooked from scratch, and mostly fresh. Frozen spinach, frozen corn, but that's about it. AND low salt, anyway.
So I'm really limited as to how much I can/should change..... other than eliminating the good stuff: tomatoes, potatoes, kale, swiss chard......
I'm hoping for steady or improved lab results in a few weeks, and then maybe my better half will let me ease up a tad!