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Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD four years ago, but my doctor didn't tell me. When he retired and I had to find a new doctor is when I found out. I'm new to this and completely confused when it comes to diet. I am currently eating a sandwich for lunch, made with Ezekiel Low-Sodium bread, which is sprouted whole grain bread. In my research I have found some sites that say never eat whole grain bread, while others say you can eat it with no problem. My doctor has told me I don't need to change my diet, but, as you can imagine, my trust factor is pretty low right now. I'm trying to find some solid information about which breads I should avoid and which ones are okay.
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Hello,
I just read your post. I have found great info from the site DaVita. I have printed out a lot of great information re diet and the things that can cause damage to your kidneys and what to careful with. Why not give a try?? It helped me very much in my search for my CKD3 and I am going on 75. My best!
Nancy
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2 ReactionsThanks, From one Ginger to another----I agree that "Kidney Hood" seems to come from someone with no formal training---only takeaway being that I think I'm gaining in total recognition of food/diet possibibities from many sources. I'm thinking to spend the time to come up with my personal menu plans from what I like and availabilty of food sourses. I guess my thoughts are that @ 84yrs.--- I need to watch what I eat as close as I can---If my GFR falls to 15 or under, I don't like to think about what my life would change over to------short future?
Thanks again
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3 ReactionsThanks, I'm very familiar with DaVita---but I'm learning that they are not patriculary "Right" on all of their info. Very much general in their facts. I was showing a GFR in the low 30's for over 8 yrs.----then about a yr ago dropped to about 20------I'm about 85 now----Think I;ll spend time to devolop a menu and meals to try to keep overal energy Up!----Thanks
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3 ReactionsSorry you were not impressed with the site but I found it a good one. Are you saying that your GFR is 85? WOW. What the heck did you do to get it that high, especially from about 20. Let all of us know so we can get our numbers up. Great news for you!!
No!-------------85yrs. old------I'm sure you can't really raise your GFR much over several points--The object is to try to keep It where It is for as long as you can---Diet of foods will really help with that----------Thanks for your input----------
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1 Reaction@dogpoundginger [interesting screen name! Mine is the fact I am a redhead, and that really is my name.]
My husband is a kidney transplant recipient in late 2016, was on PD dialysis for 5.5 years prior to that. His diet is pretty much loosy-goosy now if you know what I mean, where he doesn't follow a lot of restrictions. He has the knowledge and experience of having to tweak his foods, and for that I am grateful, as it helps me in an overview of things. Of course, each person is different. I have to be mindful of what to eat not only due to the kidney issues [function of 13% per lab, 15% per my cancer center], but gout issue and blood cancer treatments. It's a balancing act you have to really personalize for your own situation.
I'm glad you are proactive in finding what will work best in your situation. I will be interested to hear what you come up with!
Ginger