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Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 19, 2022 | Replies (237)
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@douglasebaker

I was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease 8/4/2020. I have made an appointment with an Nephrology specialist. I would appreciate any symptoms the group could share. My symptoms include weak stream when urinating or drip drip. I'm drinking enough fluids. Syptoms can also include an urgent feeling to urinate and then wait minutes to start. Have had these symptoms for approx 3 months.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 4, 2020

Hi @douglasebaker, you'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about stage 3 kidney disease. There are many discussions about CKD in the Kidney group to help you prepare for your upcoming appointment with the nephrologist. For example:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): How do I stop progression? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ckd/
- Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/confused-about-stage-3-ckd-diet/
- Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/3rd-stage-kidney-disease/

You'll also meet members who can share their experiences and answer questions you may have - members like @gingerw @kamama94 @rosemarya @cehunt57 @bdade59 @carnes @2011panc @sbshreeve and others. They can also share their most common symptoms.

Douglas, what questions have you ready to ask the nephrologist?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 4, 2020

@douglasbaker Welcome to Mayo Connect! I am sure you will glean a lot of information from this forum, as we all journey this road of kidney disease. Stage 3 generally breaks down in to "a" and "b" based on the eGFR because it runs from 29 to about 54 percent. The thing about kidney disease is that it can be pretty darned sneaky, and quietly affect your life before you exhibit many overt symptoms. It may be caused by lifestyle choices, genetically predispositions, medications used to treat other conditions, or in combination. It will be valuable for you to have information as to the cause.

The symptoms you describe may also be related to prostate health, so you might ask to see a urologist. We'll be here to answer questions as we can, based on our experience. When is your appointment?
Ginger

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