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Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Feb 19, 2023 | Replies (36)

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@sharonfranks1119

I’m at such a loss with the subject of CKD and getting help for it. I don’t understand why I keep making stones, I follow a CKD diet yet I just had my 4th surgery for stone removal this week on left kidney. Ultrasound shows new stones in right kidney too large to pass, and I just had stone removal surgery on right kidney in December. What are others doing to keep from constant stone making?
And in regards to the epidemic, I was just diagnosed with CKD stage 3a. Any ideas welcomed. Thank you.

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@sharonfranks1119 Do you know what type of stones your system is producing? There are different types, and while diet may have a part, so can genetic factors. It certainly is worth your while to question your medical team to find out, so you can be more educated on what to do for your particular case.

You see here we share many experiences. As @collegeprof and many others, including myself, will usually say, diet, hydration, exercise, lifestyle, and gathering knowledge go a long way to staying on top of our kidney disease. First, figuring out why you have it is a great foundation for knowledge to follow. Diabetes? High blood pressure? Those are the two main causes, it appears. Genetics? Long term use of certain medications? Lifestyle choices? Addressing the root cause and proceeding from there seems to work best. Remember each of us is different, and what is best for one may not work for you, but you certainly have an insight to ideas to try. If you do not feel your concerns are being addressed adequately by your medical team, ask them why, and if need be, change your doctors. I have done this in the past, and it made all the difference.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-stones/symptoms-causes/syc-20355755
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