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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?
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I have stage 3 CKD. what can I do to keep from getting worse - no salt- lots of water but how much? What other foods are forbiden?
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@ripatransone90, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I have located some information about managing CKD and about diet that I want to share.
-Low-phosphorus diet: Helpful for kidney disease?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/expert-answers/food-and-nutrition/faq-20058408
-Effectively managing chronic kidney disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/multimedia/vid-20209090
When did you learn about the CKD diagnosis? Has your doctor or nephrologist determined an underlying condition that is causing the kidney disease?
@ripatransone90 Welcome to Mayo Connect! There are several people here who can offer you their experiences with kidney disease. Just as @2011panc said, each one of us is different, so get some guidlines from your medical team, then we can help you out further with details. The recipe booklet that @kamama94 put in here is a valuable source of information to help you out.
My story is that I am in stage 3b of kidney disease, due to a very rare kidney issue. I have been able to keep my eGFR between 33 and 38 for over 4 years by following a fairly regimented diet and lifestyle, even though my doctors advised that wasn't necessary. I personally shudder to think where I might be if I hadn't decided to follow that diet and all.
Have the doctors told you what has caused the drop in your kidney function? Possible causes are high blood pressure, diabetes, or polycystic kidney disease. We look forward to hearing from you again, and helping you on your journey.
Ginger
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@ripatransone90 Please consult with your medical team about your dietary instructions. We are all different and our treatment plans need to be different as well. I need extra salt in my diet; most CKD patients need to limit or avoid salt. How much water will also be recommended by your medical team. Most people get enough water by paying attention to their thirst, but with kidney disease we need to watch and measure more closely. I drink about 80 ounces daily, that equals about 2.5 liters and includes all liquids-not just water. Remember there is also fluid in foods. There are many recommendations online, but again, please check with your medical team.