Kidney disease diets and kidney cleanses
I am new to all this; just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease about 6 months ago and I am looking for specific diets and foods for kidney disease and also have been reading About kidney cleanses. Does anyone recommend any that are truly legit and good for you? Thanks.
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I just found out that I’m in stage 3a according to my labs, my levels doubled from a year ago. I’m waiting to see a kidney doctor so in the meantime I’ve been researching on my own and finding so much conflicting information. Can anyone give me some nutrition tips, or a good reference to help me before I see the kidney doctor. I couldn’t get in for 2 months. A little nervous about this because I don’t have any of the common issues that would cause this.
Here is a very good resource for diet information. It is lengthy, but very well done. The very last few pages give diet plans with pictures of what a healthy plate should look like. It lists diets for kidney disease as well as kidney disease with diabetes. I have posted this before, but here it is. Blessings.
University of Michigan
https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Holewinski.pdf
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
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