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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 26 12:20pm | Replies (800)Comment receiving replies
My husband's kidneys are funtioning at37%. We found out the day his Kidneys was functioning at 37% in Jun that they had been at 31% in Dec. 2018. VA didn't say anything about him being at 31% which is almost at stage 4. So I have been trying to find a good diet for him. He loves his salt. So its very hard to keep that away from him. Plus Potassium. I let him once a week have whatever he wants. He has proteins in his urine. He's had 2 UTIs in 6 months time. VA clinic don't know how to read the Lab Reports. First UTI landed him in the hospital. Second one I found out and took him to an Urologist. Wednesday he has an lazor surgery on his Prostate. For 9 years he has been asking for the VA to check his Prostate. All they do is Medicate any problem but never tried to cure anything.
They won't let him go outside for anything. They have funds for the Outside (Choice Program) but its always broke fur to they use the funds for Bonuses, Raises and Promotions. Obama used it when he first got it up and running to help the Refugees and Illegals.
I have been trying to do my best to find a good diet. They all contradict each other. You can't really do it alone. You need a dietitian or a nutritionist. The VA didn't recommend one and we didn't know anything about it until recently. He doesn't have another appointment until Dec. 5/2019. With kidney disease and UTIs go hand and hand. You need to be seen every 3 months. Not 6-7 months.
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Crazyelf: living with someone who loves their salt and almost a Stage 4 you have a rough road ahead of you. Twenty years ago when I was given the news that I was at stage 4, I knew I had to do something. Beef is Not a friend of anyone's kidneys. I went on a vegetarian diet and was able to stay off dialysis for 3 years. I had a transplant 11-1/2 years ago, I have found that the best way now to keep my kidney happy is the vegetarian diet (Life Style).
Unfortunately, the VA never dreamed of what life would be like for their vets after they left the service. They never planned ahead so our vets are not getting the medical treatment they should be getting. Getting a doctor that knows anything about kidneys is very hard.
The following is my opinion and mine alone: Someone needs to sit down with your husband and find out what he wants for the next 5+ years. Then you will have a better idea what to do. If he wants to do as he is doing, you may want to get a lawyer and write a Will. If he wants to live a long and happy life, the two of you, as well as your family and friends, will have to be willing to make some, Life Style, changes together.
Good Luck, mlmcg
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@crazyelf Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, we're glad you found us! We are not medical professionals, and cannot diagnose, but can offer our experience and support to help you along the way! Is your husband of age for Medicare? If so, any reason why he cannot then go to a dr of his choice? Managing a proper diet with CKD is critical, and at 37% you should be watching everything. Going to the following websites may help with diet, recipes, and information
http://www.davita.com [Davita, one of two main dialysis organizations]
http://www.kidney.org [National Kidney Foundation]
http://www.rsnhope.org [Renal Support Network, an international organization]
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521 [from Mayo Clinic]
Just as an aside. Both my husband and I have kidney disease. He received a transplant Oct 2016. I am at 32% right now. But we are each responsible for our health. Your husband has to be on board with managing his own health.
Please check back in with us and let us know how things go. Will you do that? We care here at Mayo Connect.
Ginger