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I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jul 30 3:52pm | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
It is with much interest that I read comments that are entered either before or after a physician appointment. It seems each of us have different advice at differing times in our journey. I had kidney removed in January and have stage 3A CKD. My GFR was 38 just after surgery and moved to 40 four months after surgery. My last appointment with my nephrologist, I proudly reported to her that I was drinking about 90-96 oz. Of water per day. She said “Why are you drinking so much water, you must be peeing all night!” “Drink when you are thirsty, you will be fine.” It is hard to relax when you have many things wrong, I just try to do my best and not worry so much. Easy to say, hard to practice. Blessings.
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@doug19 It's interesting that she said to "drink when thirsty" The experts I have read said by the time you are feeling thirsty, you are well on your way to being dehydrated! Not good on your remaining kidney nor your body in general, in my humble opinion.
Being hydrated is critical to our body, and all the systems we have to hold together. Now I am on a new dialysis protocol, I am drinking more good fluids each day, and it has paid off. While I love my crushed ice-and-water first thing in the morning, it is a welcome drink all day long. Sometimes I add a packet of Taste of Lemon or Lime or Orange. But rarely do I go for a sugar-free drink additive. If I have been outside working, I might slug down a 12 oz. Gatorade to rehydrate before taking a short rest.
Good for you, do your best, not worry too much. Be gentle on yourself!
Ginger