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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Mar 17 9:38am | Replies (756)Comment receiving replies
As I understand, there are 2 types of kidney disease, acute and chronic. Further, acute may be "remedied" to a greater GFR because there may have been a traumatic event associated with kidneys. On, the other hand , chronic is the condition where over time and age through diabetes or high blood pressure, typically, the kidneys weaken but can be controlled and slowed somewhat to a degree through exercise and proper nutrition with the help of a renal or diabetic dietitian or one of many recognized kidney organizations. My acupuncturist has shown to me those acute patients who did achieve a greater GFR through acupuncture and herbal remedies, but she also has a PhD degree in Immunolgy from a top rated US College. Cure, as I previously stated, unfortunately, does not exist among CKD patients, but can be remedied to some extent. But as Ginger, one of our monitors, often points out, it is the "trend" of the GFR that matters the most. I never said there are no solutions, and I just gave evidence of proper medical help. I applaud you for achieving your goals with this disease, but as a vegetarian perhaps you may have not experienced long term problems through diabetes or high blood pressure as the majority of CKD patients have. I repeat, there is no one overall solution to CKD for all patients, but in many cases, can be slowed with proper health control by a medical technician or family of technicians.
I love the feedback from monitors, Ginger and Colleen,on this forum when you read their responses to questions posed. I have yet to see a doc respond on Mayo Connect, so these two represent a wealth of knowledge on this forum. Should you see their comments, you will have received great information.
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@collegeprof Your description of kidney disease is "right on", as us oldsters would say! I first became aware of my kidney disease as early as 2006, when my primary care doctor at that time mentioned it. I began a very long search for information, but did not have any typical contributing factors. Being my own health advocate since 1988 when I was diagnosed with an autoimmmune disease called Systemic Lupus, I recalled hearing a doctor tell me in 1999 there might be kidney involvement. Everything was like molasses in January, moving slowly along. My chronic kidney disease is due to a very rare autoimmune condition [less than 50 in world ever diagnosed with it!] diagnosed in 2015, but showing on tests as early as 1999, when the condition was first recognized in 1996!
Fast forward to now, and I will tell you that similar to you, I have watched podcasts, read numerous articles, and done my research to answer my own questions and gain education. What is so great about Mayo Clinic Connect, is that we can share with other people, what has worked for us, or not worked. Everyone is different, and each patient has their own take on health. I am now Stage 5, and will start dialysis soon. It has been 16 years since I heard CKD from my doctor. But, because I decided to be proactive and follow what was for me, the best course of action, I have delayed dialysis for many years. It was the result of lifestyle changes, diet changes [following a renal diet way before anyone suggested it], and monitoring my lab numbers, watching the trends.
My apologies for this long response. Education is self-empowerment. Be an active, engaged patient. Have dialogues with your medical team. Truly, it makes a difference.
Ginger
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Hello @collegeprof
I do agree that Ginger @gingerw and Colleen @colleenyoung are great mentors in this group. You also said that you never see a doctor respond on Mayo Connect. There is a good reason for that. Mayo Connect is a patient-to-patient support group. We are not medical professionals.
However, if you are interested in learning from Mayo doctors please go to the top of your screen and click on "Blogs and Podcasts." There you will find lots of information on various health issues from a Mayo doctor's perspective.
How long have you been dealing with kidney disease?