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What are things I can do to live well with 3b kidney disease?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 4, 2022 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
Hello Susan, I can relate so well to your response. I was caught by surprise ,as well, by my CKD Stage 3 diagnosis. My doctor sent me to a dietician but I think she was more qualified as a diabetic nutritionist since she didn't share my concern about a kidney diet. I have had diabetes Type 2 for 44 years and have managed it pretty well but was still surprised to get the CKD diagnosis. My doctor suggested a low potassium diet since my potassium was 5, a little on the high side. I go to get my six month labs next week and am anxious to find out my GFR. I will check back in once I have the results. It's helpful to know there are others fighting the same issues I am.
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@sherrycarroll14 As you are finding out, renal dietician seem to be few and far between. Diet tips from American Kidney Fund and Davita can go a long way to helping you find beneficial foods for you. Low potassium diet always meant, to me, no potatoes, bananas, oranges/orange juice, things I used to love. Now that I am on a high dose of furosemide each day, I need to take a potassium supplement.
CKD can have a underlying cause of long-term use of certain medications, other health issues contributing to lower function, or genetic factors. And, as we age it is natural for our kidney function to decline somewhat.
What was your eGFR last time you had it checked? I, too, look forward to hearing your current eGFR!
Ginger