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Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 17 5:30am | Replies (124)Comment receiving replies
There are so many patients on this forum who are so proactive by sharing their experiences such as yourself which makes it quite valuable. More importantly, mentors or monitors such as Ginger and Colleen point us in the right direction to drill down for the best resources. I typically do not drink alcohol unless a special occasion, just water in a 40 oz. bottle that always accompanies me. My nephrologist said to stay away from RO water because it has no nutrients, and said it was like drinking distilled water. In the past, I always drank RO water. As you, I hope all of us progress in our journey to an enjoyable life while dealing with this disease.
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@collegeprof You're right, diet takes a front seat to help us in the battle with Chronic Kidney Disease! It really is amazing how much we can help ourselves by watching what goes in our bodies, and tweaking our intake to work with us individually. For me, I am now on fluid restrictions due to end-stage renal disease, and am limited to 2 liters a day. That, for my body, is so difficult since I love my water! Crushed ice with a bit of water, using a packet of True Lemon [or Lime or Orange] to get flavor, really helps me. And this being summer, all those yummy fresh fruits have liquid values to be accounted for, like watermelon.
Having this forum to share experiences is invaluable, and I really appreciate that people openly talk about what works for them, and bring up concerns to get input from others.
Ginger