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Stage 3: Looking to promote kidney health

Posted by wajeehasyed @wajeehasyed, May 4 2:09am

My father age 71 diagnosed stage3 egfr 51, what precautions we can take for a healthy kidneys. a diet plan we have to follow.

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mimi1234 | @mimi1234 | May 11 10:09am
In reply to @cheyne "Hi, Congratulations. I'm not so regimented on fluid intake instead tayloring my intake by the colour..." + (show)
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Hi,
Congratulations. I'm not so regimented on fluid intake instead tayloring my intake by the colour of my urine. Keeping the colour between clear to light straw colour signifies your kidneys are getting enough to keep them flushed and doing their job. The darker the urine the more you should drink.
On my best day I managed to push my GFR to 63 but that was on a very strict and restricted diet. Now days I'm more relaxed about the state of my kidneys hovering between stages 3A and 3B. With multiple health issues going on requiring different diets it is not entirely possible to run with a strict diet anymore.
My one big step forward was getting off dark coloured and sugar free sodas, the chemicals used in them are recognised kidney killers. Then no more man made or adulterated foods of the shelf, sticking to fresh and natural where possible.
Cheers

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Yes! I always check the color of my urine. Before all of this started I was really dehydrated all the time, I know I was not drinking hardly any water.

I don't know if this GFR will stay where it is, but I'll try. I'm 74, so I have to pay attention.

Let's keep up the good work!

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