Kidney disease diets and kidney cleanses

I just found out that I’m in stage 3a according to my labs, my levels doubled from a year ago. I’m waiting to see a kidney doctor so in the meantime I’ve been researching on my own and finding so much conflicting information. Can anyone give me some nutrition tips, or a good reference to help me before I see the kidney doctor. I couldn’t get in for 2 months. A little nervous about this because I don’t have any of the common issues that would cause this.

Here is a very good resource for diet information. It is lengthy, but very well done. The very last few pages give diet plans with pictures of what a healthy plate should look like. It lists diets for kidney disease as well as kidney disease with diabetes. I have posted this before, but here it is. Blessings.
University of Michigan
https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Holewinski.pdf

We concluded that I got mine fm Ibuprofen. Now I can’t take it anymore which I hate b/c I have back, neck & shoulder problems. It doesn’t run in my family so ibuprofen was the culprit. I just moved & trying to get a job so I have missed my 2nd appointment & blood work waiting to get a new nephrologist where I live now. I have been researching as well, especially foods to eat- I eat all the wrong things! Ha. B/c I have read diet is absolutely the best thing for people with kidney disease to do. And yes there is MUCH conflicting info out there but some consistent info is, kind of what we all know- cut out salt, big one for me, lean meats, switch to fish, which I love, veggies, and eat healthier. Exercise.
When I DO get to a nephrologist it is suggested to be referred to a dietitian to cater to YOUR type of kidney disease so that is what I am going to do.
I hope this helps. Fm one newbie to another.

@mic129 Take several minutes to look at the topics of discussion within this support group. You will find there are existing conversations about diet and kidney disease. Of course, going to the National Kidney Foundation website will also give you some big picture information. https://www.kidney.org/nutrition

March is National Kidney Disease Awareness Month! So many of us agree that diet is the single most important factor we as patients can do to help our situation.
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I was diagnosed with CKD 6 years ago. I have been in stage 4 the entire time. A kidney-friendly diet can help slow the progression of CKD by reducing the workload on your kidneys. The stage of CKD also influences the potential for GFR improvement. In later stages, the kidneys have sustained more damage, making significant improvement less likely. While a well-managed diet can help stabilize or potentially improve GFR to some degree,
especially in earlies stages of CKD, it's less likely to cause a dramatic shift from a GFR of 33 to 59 on its own. It is more likely that a healthy diet will help to slow the rate of decline of kidney function. Diet is a critical component of CKD, but not a guaranteed solution for significantly increasing GFR.

@drcoco Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. When you find out you have any stage of kidney disease a nephrologist and a renal dietician are essential. There are different causes & types of kidney disease and a nephrologist can help tailor treatment to yours. A renal dietician can help you develop an eating plan based on your particular needs.
Moving can be stressful and you have a lot going on. I hope you find a job, a nephrologist and a renal dietician soon. In the mean meantime the nutritional links posted here by some of the members should be helpful. Common things to limit include salt, animal based protein (especially red meat), potassium, phosphorus and sometimes calcium. That is why your labs are important, to identify what your particular problems might be. Another thing to limit is NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) such as Ibuprofen. They can be hard on your kidneys. If you need pain relief your doctor may be able to recommend alternatives.