Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Posted by carnes @carnes, Jun 11, 2018

It seems there is very little you can eat that is healthy for the Kidneys. The web site Davida has plenty of food on it but contradicts what other sources say. Anyone know anything for breakfast, lunch and dinner that does not have any sugar or flour bodies the obvious boring or bland foods good for Kidneys and I’m allergic to sugar of any kind of sweetener and flour. Thank you.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 15 10:48am

In reply to @seapen "Stsge3a. I have not been referred to nephrologist yet." + (show)

@seapen I would ask your general doctor for a referral to a nephrologist at this time. The worst they will do is say "no", but keep pushing for it! It's your health, your body, and you want the best for it. Time and time again we hear from members, and in my own experience too, that General Practitioners just do not have the specialized knowledge required for kidney issues.

Do you think you can do this? I know you can! Let me know what happens, Ginger

seapen | @seapen | Jan 15 5:03pm

In reply to @gingerw "@seapen I would ask your general doctor for a referral to a nephrologist at this time...." + (show)

I will ask my PCP at my next appointment. I did ask her for a referral for a kidney-certified dietitian. The answer was no. I found a kidney dietitian who did not require a referral and who took my insurance.

Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Jan 16 12:02am

I have 50ish years of diabetes and a history of hypertension, the 2 leading causes of kidney problems. I have been diagnosed with CKD Stage 4. The most helpful thing in regards to eating was finding a dietician who had experience with diabetes and renal nutrition requirements. My nephrologist says I need to “eat for the labs”. He monitors things like sodium, protein, potassium, calcium, phosphorus etc. in my blood and urine and advises necessary dietary adjustments. The dietitian gave me lists of foods that are high in the things I need to limit.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 16 11:21am

In reply to @seapen "I will ask my PCP at my next appointment. I did ask her for a referral..." + (show)

@seapen Here is a link to Renal Nutrition, where you can look up a renal dietician in your area, or close. https://www.renalnutrition.org/home

Pardon my opinion, but shame on your PCP for refusing to give you a referral!
Ginger

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 16 11:32am

In reply to @victoriasitko "What foods are low in phospherous" + (show)

@victoriasitko Here is an article from DaVita.com, about phosphorous: https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition/articles/advice/top-low-phosphorus-foods-for-a-healthy-kidney-diet

You also asked if stage 3 is serious. There are several factors. There are two subcategories, "a" and "b" depending on your eGFR number. And, remember it is best to determine the underlying cause of the decline in kidney function, be it another health condition, genetics, medication reaction, lifestyle. Then you can best tailor the situation that fits you.
Ginger