Connect
← Return to Cookbook to facilitate improved kidney function?
Discussion
Cookbook to facilitate improved kidney function?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Last Active: Jul 21, 2025 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
Has anyone on this site had my situation. My doctors DID NOT tell me what I had. I read in two files I keep only 3 weeks ago. What is wrong with the medical community. Not telling me two years ago, that I had CKD stage 2.
For the past two years, without being told, I am positive there has been progression in me. Isn't this part of the Hippocratic Oath? I am horrified at this point. I do have an appointment with a Nephrologist on July 10, 2025 and I pray that I get some answers. This is a life changing condition for all concerned.
Replies to "Has anyone on this site had my situation. My doctors DID NOT tell me what I..."
@amberjack5049 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
It is not unusual that our doctors will not mention anything about Stage 2 CKD. In fact, most of us would be surprised if they did! Typically, we see it may not be until later stages of 3 and into 4 when they first take notice to tell us. From my own experiences, and what others may also see, is that the medical profession as a whole may not consider the reality of CKD stage 2.
While there is a naturally occurring decline in kidney function as we age, a decline in function could be caused by: medication side-effects, diabetes or high blood pressure [the 2 top leading causes of CKD], polycystic kidney disease, lifestyle/food choices, or acute kidney injury. It is in our best interest to look at the trends, not a single lab result, to see where we stand.
Will you let me know what the nephrologist says on July 10th, please? Now is the time for you to advocate for yourself, including finding a renal diet you can tolerate, getting moderate exercise, reducing your stress levels.
The National Kidney Foundation nutrition page: https://www.kidney.org/nutrition
From Renal Support Network: https://www.rsnhope.org/nutrition-data-information-for-the-kidney-diet/
Ginger
Connect
In a word yes, only I was stage 3.