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Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 19, 2022 | Replies (237)Comment receiving replies
My husband, Bill, is 89and in Stage 3b - he recently read about farxiga and is eager to try it. But he loves taking medications and wants to buy every one he sees advertised on TV and on his computer! Side effects mentioned are frequent urination (he has a major problem with that even taking Flomax and Avodart) - it also can cause dizziness and lately he has fallen twice and almost fallen five or six times in the past couple of months. Finally consented to use his walker - thank heavens - as he weighs a 100 more than me and I can't get him up.
I told him I would check with people suffering from CKD and also his doctor during his next visit (July). He also has memory problems that seem to get worse almost daily.
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I am taking Farxiga daily. There are 2 doses as I understand, 5mg or 10mg. I was told by my endocrinologist that the 5mg dose was the diabetic dose and the 10 MG is the kidney dosage. Both my diabetic and kidney docs strongly believe in Farxiga as a way to prevent further worsening of the kidneys. I am also at 3B and was told for some there can be side effects, which is true of any drug. The best way to control this is also his diet, No red meat or dairy but plenty of fruits, vegetables, and a plant based diet will also help.
A few months ago, I posed a question on Farxiga . There were few responses but one gentleman made a great point about its side effects on some people. Science sometimes can be a double edge sword. Search "Farxiga" in this forum.
Lastly, if you are affiliated with Mayo, have your husband see a neurologist for testing. Follow up with asking your doc about the HABIT program that is offered at Mayo for MCI or mild cognitive impairment.