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@jesussister Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, Andrea, and our support group for kidney patients. It sounds like you have a lot going on, dealing with breast cancer and kidney concerns.

I would like to ask if you know the cause of your declining kidney function? Has your medical team explored this with you, and offered to figure out your best course of treatment? Are you taking anything for the diarrhea, like loperamide? The diarrhea and dehydration can indeed affect your kidneys, so it is important to stay hydrated and also monitor your electrolyte levels. A combination like this could really affect your kidneys!

What have you heard about dialysis that makes you want not consider it?
Ginger

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Yes. Alot going on. I'm dealing with CKD and Metastatic cancer. My kidney decline due to dehydration. I drink water 56-64 oz. But my chemo pill Verzenio causes diarrhea. Dehydration is a side affect, which increases my creatine and GFR. I'm an advocate for my health.
I take lopermide and Imodium for diarrhea.So nutrition is my main focus. Eating and drinking water. I found a specialist, James Fabin, aka. So I follow him. The right veggie, spices and teas, to heal my kidneys. Thank you for your feedback.