@fiesty76 Your observation about failure/reluctance of Dr's to address declining kidney function is a sad statement of our times. I also experienced what you and many others did. I was first told at Stage 2, sliding in to Stage 3. Immediately I started research trying to figure the cause of the disease, and putting myself on a kidney-friendly diet. Dr's told me there was no need to do that, but I believe early intervention, to lessen the strain on them, kept my eGFR slowing it's decline. In 2015 we found the cause of the kidney issue, an ultra-rare disease [that was re-confirmed last Oct].

Because kidney disease can often be insidious, and can quietly sneak in to our lives, it behooves us all to watch our health. So glad this group openly shares techniques, and advocates to help each other!
Ginger