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So far I am asymptomatic, other than loss of endurance and touch of fatigue due to covid. I can still do long fast walks and bike rides, just not as long as before and I make sure my hydration/electrolytes are good. Early stage 3a CKD isn't supposed to have many symptoms. Nephrologist says at this stage mostly drink 8 glasses of water or more a day. A lot of CKD is the fear of what is going to rise up and bite us next, doing everything right and still this happens. If CKD stays at this level, we are good, with 3b the restrictions with meat proteins, phosphorus, potassium, and other salts begins. I've already made changes to my diet; because I have celiac I'm already used to not eating stuff. Thankfully dark chocolate is good.

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Thanks. That's what I think will be my diagnosis. Its overwhelming because I thought I was doing everything I could to stay healthy. Exercise eating right etc. I just hope and pray I can maintain this for years. Just had a granddaughter would like th o keep up. Fingers crossed

We all have our journeys and living with kidney problems is certainly a crazy journey. My mother was told she had kidney disease and had a gfr of 40 and lived to 95. I had a kidney removed in January of 2024 and have a gfr that fluctuates between 33 - 40 over that period of time. I try to eat as healthfully as possible, exercise and pray. Blessings to all who are on this journey.