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Am I wrong to be concerned about my Stage 3a CKD?

Posted by quiltergirl2 @quiltergirl2, May 18 11:34am

My eGFR took a drastic drop from 44 to 36. My doctor seems to be very blasé about. I asked if I needed a Nephrologist, or go on a renal diet, she just says “you’re not there yet”. WHERE?? My father lost a kidney to a renal cell carcinoma, and his sister had nephritis I don’t want to get to that point of losing a kidney or needing dialysis. Am I wrong to be worried? Any opinions out there?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | 10 hours ago
In reply to @quiltergirl2 "Update on my post. I had an appointment with a nephrologist. She was very encouraging. My..." + (show)
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Update on my post. I had an appointment with a nephrologist. She was very encouraging. My kidneys are functioning at 38%, given my age (80 yrs)I could go another 15-20 years. She suggested I see a dietician to assist with a good dietary program. The biggest concern is to watch my sodium intake. My dietician appointment is on the 30th, I’ll keep you posted on what she says. All the last dietician I saw showed me a plate with food distribution on it, I need more, hoping this new one will help with meal planning etc. besides CKD I have non-alcoholic fatty liver so losing weight and proper nutrition is very important!🤞

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@quiltergirl2 That's very encouraging information, don't you agree? As she said, diet is a critical factor in kidney health. Is the appointment on the 30th with a renal dietician?
Ginger

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quiltergirl2 | @quiltergirl2 | 7 hours ago
In reply to @gingerw "@quiltergirl2 That's very encouraging information, don't you agree? As she said, diet is a critical factor..." + (show)
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@quiltergirl2 That's very encouraging information, don't you agree? As she said, diet is a critical factor in kidney health. Is the appointment on the 30th with a renal dietician?
Ginger

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She’s the dietician at the hospital but not sure if she’s a renal dietician. We’ll see when I get there.

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