I have Stage 3b CKD thanks to a physician who missed 5 blatant signs of parathyroid disease. I am on no medications for it but I do avoid taking any medications that are not "Kidney friendly." Meaning I check with my nephrologist prior to taking the medication. Follows me every 6 months, is pleased with my lab results and I drink at least 1 1/2- 2 liters of fluid daily. I avoid salty foods but never were into them to begin with, other than that I eat what a want. The diagnosis at first was terrifying, but I'm much calmer now. My main frustration is the fact that it was missed in the first placed and wonder why it was not reported by his peers and was this addressed. Had a parathyroidectomy for about a 1 inch tumor, have severe osteoporosis and have no intention of taking any medication for it. I keep active, walk and strength train.