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Dietician said only stay hydrated with Stage 3b CKD....no other diet
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Last Active: Dec 24, 2025 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@kayabbott Sad to say, most of us with CKD have heard the same dismissive attitude/advice.
When I was told I was Stage 2, back in 2007, immediately I researched and went to a renal diet. For years the medical team told me it wasn't necessary, but I truly believe taking control of my diet [one thing in my life I could control!] helped me slow down the progression of CKD.
Research what will work for you. Reduced sodium, limited phosphorous/calcium/sugar/red meat/potassium will help you. Hydrate well. Moderate exercise. Reduced stress. Good quality rest.
National Kidney Foundation nutrition information: https://www.kidney.org/nutrition
Renal Support Network: https://www.rsnhope.org/nutrition-data-information-for-the-kidney-diet/
Fresenius Kidney Care diet information: https://www.freseniuskidneycare.com/recipes-and-nutrition
Make a cup of tea and settle in to read through some great articles!
Ginger
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@gingerw I was told essentially the same thing, except I worry!
Changed to a renal diet.
The damage can’t be repaired, but it can be maintained and stable.
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@gingerw Thank you so much; I look forward to reading them. I've been reading NIH and other papers (good for insomnia). The Kaiser Perm. renal dietician wouldn't even give me a reference for a book or list of preferred/not foods for diet. She didn't seem to know what a stage 3b CKD diet is, just said my bloodwork is fine so drink enough water. My diet has been low in sugar, salt, and processed foods for many years pre-CKD, and have celiac and collagenous colitis so used to doing more with less. I used to be an exercise fiend, now it is noderate while fantasizing napping.