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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
@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
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Hi Doug,
I feel the same way as you do re doctors' appointments and the results of that appt. Now, as far as drink when you are thirsty does not sound like good advice if you have CKD period. I mean, 90 oz. doses sound like a lot but as long as it's periodically I guess it's okay. I just read that another of us drinks about 125 oz. a day but no all at one time, throughout the day. I just had my appointment with my nephrologist, and I was truthful re not taking in enough water so I have been upping my water to almost 60 oz. a day, possibly more if it's another fluid. I never even knew that I had kidney disease until I read it on my after summary and my G.P. (even though I really loved her) never told me. I probably had it for a couple of years (guessing) not never knew. Eventually I decided to seek out a nephrologist (whom I just love) and I was so happy to hear just what and where I stood in my CKD levels. He told me that he didn't need to see me for a year. Wow, that was great news. I'm no dietitian I go by what I know and I'm always looking for new foods that I can eat and what not to. Well, take care and I hope my post helps you in some way. Take good care. : )
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Ginger, do you suggest Gatorade as an add on alternative to plain water? My friend said that to me but I really have not had much of that product. Just curious.