I have GFR .58.1 creatinine.98 do I have to worry about what I eat

Keep to low potassium and phosphates and drink loads of water!

Thanks

@msmckinney307 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! The kidney function labs you mentioned sound really good and enviable compared to many people who have kidney disease (myself included). Still it is great that you are being proactive and trying to take the best care of yourself that you can! Some people have kept kidney disease from worsening by making dietary changes and using caution about medications taken. Common dietary things include limiting animal based protein, especially red meat. Limiting potassium and phosphates as @maggieinfp suggested. Also staying well hydrated by drinking lots of water. In regards to medications, you need to follow your providers’ prescriptions, but make sure they know that you have concerns about kidney disease. When it comes to over the counter medications be careful about non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), especially ibuprofen, as it is hard on kidneys. It may be a bit soon to find a nephrologist or renal dietician as these providers often don’t get involved until your eGFR is much worse (like in the 20’s or 30’s). BUT you don’t want to go there. Could you get your primary provider to support you to make referrals to these specialists?
Last but not least, everyone should be mindful of what they eat (whether there is kidney disease or not) because “we are what we eat”. That does not mean you have to “worry about what you eat”. Just be mindful.

My labs are a little lower than yours and my kidney doctor told me to limit sodium (salt), exercise as much as able, manage BP, stay hydrated and avoid drugs hard on your kidneys, especially nonsteroidal anti inflammatories (NSAIDS). I will be monitored annually. Kidney decline is a common problem as we age. Please consider talking to your PCP about seeing a specialist.

@msmckinney307 First, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We're glad you are reaching out to hear from fellow patients! It's never too early to watch your diet, and adapt to a kidney-friendly meal plan.

You have had some great suggestions already. Here is a link to the National Kidney Foundation nutrition information: https://www.kidney.org/nutrition where you can get some ideas. I am a true believer that changing my diet plan a long time before it was indicated to do so, kept my chronic kidney disease from progressing as rapidly as it could have.

Also, from rsnhope.org, here is their section on nutrition/cooking and all: https://www.rsnhope.org/nutrition-data-information-for-the-kidney-diet/
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