We concluded that I got mine fm Ibuprofen. Now I can’t take it anymore which I hate b/c I have back, neck & shoulder problems. It doesn’t run in my family so ibuprofen was the culprit. I just moved & trying to get a job so I have missed my 2nd appointment & blood work waiting to get a new nephrologist where I live now. I have been researching as well, especially foods to eat- I eat all the wrong things! Ha. B/c I have read diet is absolutely the best thing for people with kidney disease to do. And yes there is MUCH conflicting info out there but some consistent info is, kind of what we all know- cut out salt, big one for me, lean meats, switch to fish, which I love, veggies, and eat healthier. Exercise.
When I DO get to a nephrologist it is suggested to be referred to a dietitian to cater to YOUR type of kidney disease so that is what I am going to do.
I hope this helps. Fm one newbie to another.

@mic129 Take several minutes to look at the topics of discussion within this support group. You will find there are existing conversations about diet and kidney disease. Of course, going to the National Kidney Foundation website will also give you some big picture information. https://www.kidney.org/nutrition

March is National Kidney Disease Awareness Month! So many of us agree that diet is the single most important factor we as patients can do to help our situation.
Ginger