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Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Dec 8 9:35am | Replies (127)Comment receiving replies
It seems you have been doing the right things for such a great outcome. My mom just got diagnosed and I am learning things for the first time. I am the one that has been hands on and preparing her meals. Would you care to share your daily diet? I know it is as important as drinking water and keeping hydrated. Are you on any medication? It is important to know as many medications as possible so I can make the right informed decision which one works for her. Which foods do you stay away from? Anything you will share will be greatly appreciated.
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Diet is very important because you do not want place any undue stress on your kidneys. My diet consists of high quality proteins such as certain fruits, vegetables, and fish. Also, monitoring salt, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus intake is important as well. You should consult your nephrologist to determine the correct daily intake. When I was first diagnosed with CKD I met with a renal dietician and learned a lot about the correct foods to eat, developing a good diet plan and how to read labels. Fresh foods are a must. No soda, no junk food, and no fast food restaurants.
I not only have CKD stage 3, but I also have diabetes and diverticulosis. I have lowered my CKD from 1 number away from being stage 4 to almost stage 2.
My diet is Turkey, Chicken & Fish. Absolutely no beef or pork unless maybe 3 oz every 3-4 months. My veggies is steamed frozen green, beans, broccoli, Brussel sprouts and cauliflower. I have went from a 220 lbs down to 150 lbs. I bake or air fry my meats. No batter and use Mrs dash seasoning.
1000mg of phosphorus, 2000mg of sodium and 2000 mg of potassium a day. You can look all this up on Google. Some says you can eat beef, but my doctor said it’s better if I don’t. No process food at all. Hope it helps. Good wishes for all and God Bless
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Yes, I am taking a lot of medicine: 2 for High Blood Pressure(which very lilely caused the CKD), one for cholesterol one for nerves, 5 vitamins=Centrum silver, Folic Acid,B6,B12, for Atherclerosis. Breakfast: small amount of raisin bran, sometimes toast with strawberry jam. For lunch these days I usually have a deli chicken sandwich & cole slaw, mandarin oranges in those little cups. Eat very little red meat. Doctor told me this week that I can have a steak sometimes. Probably won't. Dinner varies: Since I am 95 I do not cook much. Makes me very tired. I live with my son and daughter-in-law. Son has been in hospital and rehab for 5 months and she is there every day so she does not cook much. They like Italian when he is home to cook it. Pizza sometimes. Actually she does not get hungry! Strange! 2 things I do make veg soup, potato salad(all veggies so I recommend). Their kitchen is so much different (larger) from mine at home and I use a walker which takes a lot of time.