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Why is CKD Stage 3A downplayed? Am I over reacting to be concerned?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
Many docs do not diagnose it, when a healthy patient has had stable numbers over the years…. Some people’s #s are in their own okay range….also, some have a mix of good and not so great kidney #s…..the best thing anyone can do early on is check your blood tests to see which #s are needing attention (creatinine, potassium, phosphorus, albumin, protein, calcium, ratios )—and address them with some simple dietary changes. There’s a lot of info out there, including AI fake huckster videos (beware)…. Diet and exercise are something we can do for ourselves….no need to cut out too much protein if your numbers are stable… it does get a bit more complicated when it comes to balancing the needs of multiple conditions…that’s where a doctor’s interpretation is helpful…..1 last caution: many supplements are not good for the kidneys, be careful ! Read posts here and you will get good info. Meanwhile, don’t get alarmed, just educate yourself and adjust a few dietary items for now and check your #s with your doc.
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Thanks for your comment. It's very helpful. I'm having some trust issues with my primary care physician and new nephrologist right now. What I wonder about tests is this: "When you write, "needing attention," do you mean outside the range on MyChart?" And, if something is low, are you asking a nephrologist about it or do you know how to fix it? In terms of "ratios," if it's not too much trouble, what ratios are you referring to? And, finally, do you or did you see a renal dietician or do you just know which dietary items you can change? I have diabetes and CKD 3a, and I don't have a diet that is working for me My brand new nephrologist recommended a renal dietician, whom I'm calling next week, but I am seeking a simple diet because I hate cooking, and am a picky eater. At 76, I am willing to change, but I don't want to make this so complex that I can't or won't follow it. For awhile, I was working with a diabetic peer counselor, but I didn't like spending my entire day, counting numbers on a glycemic index. She, her husband and two kids all had diabetes. I'm just cooking and doing menu planning for myself.
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@nycmusic ps docs don’t generally give meds to early stage CKD.