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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Posted by carnes @carnes, Jun 11, 2018

It seems there is very little you can eat that is healthy for the Kidneys. The web site Davida has plenty of food on it but contradicts what other sources say. Anyone know anything for breakfast, lunch and dinner that does not have any sugar or flour bodies the obvious boring or bland foods good for Kidneys and I’m allergic to sugar of any kind of sweetener and flour. Thank you.

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2011panc | @2011panc | Apr 9, 2020

@ausie FYI, if you are having your labs run at Mayo the trending is shown on the test results. At the top of the page with the result there are three tabs: result, trend and graph (I think) either of the last two choices show your trending in two different ways. My other clinics have the same ability, so I do not have to keep it separately. I can also print the page to keep for reference if I wish. Just a suggestion, keep your records in whatever way is best for you.

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2011panc | @2011panc | Apr 9, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "I have been on a strict kidney diet for over a year. I watch my potassium..." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

I have been on a strict kidney diet for over a year. I watch my potassium and phosphorus as well as proteins (35 gr maximum) and sodium. My nephrologist just had my blood tested and I have been too stingy with my intake of potassium. So now he told me to eat some forbidden foods that I love. He told me to eat some avocados, bananas, potatoes and tomatoes. Yum!!! I had mashed potatoes and gravy with a roasted chicken today. I didn’t overdo it, but it was delicious. I went from stage 3 to stage 2 kidney failure. Like you, I can’t digest fiber or fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables. My intestines are affected by my paralysis, so diarrhea is a major issue. I feel pretty healthy though. I am so happy to be out of stage 3.

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@darlingtondoll Wonderful news for you to improve from stage 3 to stage 2! When you say "my paralysis" do you mean your legs don't work? If so, it makes sense to me that you would have gastric issues. I believe my gastric issues are, in part, from autonomic neuropathy. Remember being a young child and wondering why the "old" folks always talked about their stomachs and stool? Now we know! Right!? haha

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ausie | @ausie | Apr 9, 2020
In reply to @2011panc "@ausie FYI, if you are having your labs run at Mayo the trending is shown on..." + (show)
@2011panc

@ausie FYI, if you are having your labs run at Mayo the trending is shown on the test results. At the top of the page with the result there are three tabs: result, trend and graph (I think) either of the last two choices show your trending in two different ways. My other clinics have the same ability, so I do not have to keep it separately. I can also print the page to keep for reference if I wish. Just a suggestion, keep your records in whatever way is best for you.

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Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some graphs, including individual graphs for egfr and creatinine among others! I printed the ones that plot the numbers. The only thing for trend is the slope of the lab results. It is very helpful to keep copies of these and other important papers. Thank you for thinking of me!

Unfortunately, I don't live in a Mayo Clinic area. And I'm in a city that has just 31 nephrologists on Healthgrades but where I moved from, at just one of the major hospitals, there are 110. Can't imagine all not affiliated with that hospital. I'm so thinking about going back to the big city to get care that has a reputation on the level of Mayo but it's hours from here.

Also, I want to share in today's email from Davita is a Today's Kidney Diet - Quick Reference Guide, which has an awesome chart of what to eat in the different stages plus an awesome cookbook, Today's Kidney Diet - Cooking for One or Two. (I'm sorry I'm somewhat tech illiterate and I don't know how to insert into here a link for this because I got to it by the button in Davita's email. It might be at the Kidney Diet Tips blog from Davita).

If anyone here can tell how to, that would be so great and I can try to do put in the a link! I'm just still trying to figure out how to post at connect.mayoclinic. I only know enough to view & reply to Mayo connect emails.

Take care and be safe to all!

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ausie | @ausie | Apr 9, 2020

Sorry I don't know why my reply did not come after panc's message to me, even though I used the Reply right after it.

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 9, 2020
In reply to @2011panc "@darlingtondoll Wonderful news for you to improve from stage 3 to stage 2! When you say..." + (show)
@2011panc

@darlingtondoll Wonderful news for you to improve from stage 3 to stage 2! When you say "my paralysis" do you mean your legs don't work? If so, it makes sense to me that you would have gastric issues. I believe my gastric issues are, in part, from autonomic neuropathy. Remember being a young child and wondering why the "old" folks always talked about their stomachs and stool? Now we know! Right!? haha

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I am paralyzed with a spinal cord stroke from my waist on down to my toes. I have no control over my body.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 10, 2020
In reply to @ausie "Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some..." + (show)
@ausie

Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some graphs, including individual graphs for egfr and creatinine among others! I printed the ones that plot the numbers. The only thing for trend is the slope of the lab results. It is very helpful to keep copies of these and other important papers. Thank you for thinking of me!

Unfortunately, I don't live in a Mayo Clinic area. And I'm in a city that has just 31 nephrologists on Healthgrades but where I moved from, at just one of the major hospitals, there are 110. Can't imagine all not affiliated with that hospital. I'm so thinking about going back to the big city to get care that has a reputation on the level of Mayo but it's hours from here.

Also, I want to share in today's email from Davita is a Today's Kidney Diet - Quick Reference Guide, which has an awesome chart of what to eat in the different stages plus an awesome cookbook, Today's Kidney Diet - Cooking for One or Two. (I'm sorry I'm somewhat tech illiterate and I don't know how to insert into here a link for this because I got to it by the button in Davita's email. It might be at the Kidney Diet Tips blog from Davita).

If anyone here can tell how to, that would be so great and I can try to do put in the a link! I'm just still trying to figure out how to post at connect.mayoclinic. I only know enough to view & reply to Mayo connect emails.

Take care and be safe to all!

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Hi, Ausie, I'm also diag. with CKD so have used the Davita site for recipes. Will see if I can find the Quick Ref. Guide and post a link. Thank you for the information!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 10, 2020
In reply to @ausie "Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some..." + (show)
@ausie

Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some graphs, including individual graphs for egfr and creatinine among others! I printed the ones that plot the numbers. The only thing for trend is the slope of the lab results. It is very helpful to keep copies of these and other important papers. Thank you for thinking of me!

Unfortunately, I don't live in a Mayo Clinic area. And I'm in a city that has just 31 nephrologists on Healthgrades but where I moved from, at just one of the major hospitals, there are 110. Can't imagine all not affiliated with that hospital. I'm so thinking about going back to the big city to get care that has a reputation on the level of Mayo but it's hours from here.

Also, I want to share in today's email from Davita is a Today's Kidney Diet - Quick Reference Guide, which has an awesome chart of what to eat in the different stages plus an awesome cookbook, Today's Kidney Diet - Cooking for One or Two. (I'm sorry I'm somewhat tech illiterate and I don't know how to insert into here a link for this because I got to it by the button in Davita's email. It might be at the Kidney Diet Tips blog from Davita).

If anyone here can tell how to, that would be so great and I can try to do put in the a link! I'm just still trying to figure out how to post at connect.mayoclinic. I only know enough to view & reply to Mayo connect emails.

Take care and be safe to all!

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@ausie Here is the general link from DaVita for their diet and recipe portion of the website. Many things to read, think over, and get you involved in making diet decisions and preparing recipes. Each person may have additional limitations for best nutrition, if there are additional health issues.
https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition
Ginger

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 10, 2020
In reply to @ausie "Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some..." + (show)
@ausie

Hi panc, Thanks for the helpful info! In my current doctor's portal, I just found some graphs, including individual graphs for egfr and creatinine among others! I printed the ones that plot the numbers. The only thing for trend is the slope of the lab results. It is very helpful to keep copies of these and other important papers. Thank you for thinking of me!

Unfortunately, I don't live in a Mayo Clinic area. And I'm in a city that has just 31 nephrologists on Healthgrades but where I moved from, at just one of the major hospitals, there are 110. Can't imagine all not affiliated with that hospital. I'm so thinking about going back to the big city to get care that has a reputation on the level of Mayo but it's hours from here.

Also, I want to share in today's email from Davita is a Today's Kidney Diet - Quick Reference Guide, which has an awesome chart of what to eat in the different stages plus an awesome cookbook, Today's Kidney Diet - Cooking for One or Two. (I'm sorry I'm somewhat tech illiterate and I don't know how to insert into here a link for this because I got to it by the button in Davita's email. It might be at the Kidney Diet Tips blog from Davita).

If anyone here can tell how to, that would be so great and I can try to do put in the a link! I'm just still trying to figure out how to post at connect.mayoclinic. I only know enough to view & reply to Mayo connect emails.

Take care and be safe to all!

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I have been on a strict kidney diet for over a year and I never cheat. My nephrologist just had me have extensive blood work and I have improved from a Stage 3 to a Stage 2 CKF. I have been so careful that my potassium is now too low, so he has instructed me to eat more potassium rich foods. A proper diet can help and it is easy after you have adjusted to it.

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2011panc | @2011panc | Apr 10, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "I am paralyzed with a spinal cord stroke from my waist on down to my toes...." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

I am paralyzed with a spinal cord stroke from my waist on down to my toes. I have no control over my body.

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@ausie I have never heard of a spinal cord stroke. I am sorry you have to deal with this, it must have been quite a shock. Now I have something new to read up on.

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 10, 2020
In reply to @2011panc "@ausie I have never heard of a spinal cord stroke. I am sorry you have to..." + (show)
@2011panc

@ausie I have never heard of a spinal cord stroke. I am sorry you have to deal with this, it must have been quite a shock. Now I have something new to read up on.

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It’s very rare. Even the doctors at the medical school here had only read about it but had never seen one. The prognosis was very grim, but I am still here eight years later. I can totally take care of myself and I drive a big SUV with my hands. The only thing that I can’t do is sweep the floor or vacuum.😁 If I break a glass, I can’t pick up the pieces. Oh, I can cook just about everything, but I can’t bring the food to the table and I can’t take the dirty dishes into the kitchen. Awww...

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