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Thank you for your reply. This is very helpful. My nephrologist feels that 1.5L of water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841395/

Discussion: GFR dropped 5 more points and I don't know why.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

@victoriasitko Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. There are several discussions about diet here in the kidney...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209094/

Discussion: Is there any groups on Chronic Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

I, too, am a long term survivor of CKD. I believed that drinking water all day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110866/

Discussion: I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

I am an 82 year-old pre-diabetic (5.7)woman. I was diagnosed with 3a in 2020 when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209189/

Discussion: Is there any groups on Chronic Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

My GFR has been dropping since 2014. It went from 60+ and is now 24. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110286/

Discussion: I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

My creatinine has gone down and my GFR has dropped 10 points 48 to 38 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000403/

Discussion: My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Gladiator, you are so on point and I do watch my diet. I am very cautious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001377/

Discussion: My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Trends are the important factor but be sure you are following a diet program specifically for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001364/

Discussion: My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

@luftmensh1 Soups can be a great part of. your diet, but soups in general contain high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792049/

Discussion: Kidney stones and drinking 80 to 100 ounces daily.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Just curious. Do you know why your doctor suggested unsweetened black licorice? I am not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230200/

Discussion: Foods that are not good for kidneys

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 5, 2025

I had bladder pain that I thought was a bladder infection. When that turned out negative,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964098/

Discussion: Bladder wall thickening/terrified it's cancer

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@carolelee5 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, and our support group here! Long term side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505636/

Discussion: eGFR problem

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 14 12:12pm

Diet has certainly helped my kidneys. My eGFR was 55 a year ago. I contacted a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425153/

Discussion: Can efgr improve drastically?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

@mrainne Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I do not have PKD, but rather a rare form...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851577/

Discussion: Polycystic kidney disease and Intermittent Fasting

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

In terms of diet I have been told to increase salt and "push protein" which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158771/

Discussion: Mild kidney damage/stage 3a

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Hi, @sbshreeve, Good for you for immediately changing your diet to a more kidney friendly one....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208047/

Discussion: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): How do I stop progression?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 4, 2020

@kauaig Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I'm glad you found us. You are asking a very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923013/

Discussion: Proper kidney diet

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

@sultanvr Ouch! Muscle cramps are simply no fun. Yes, I get them from time to time,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214912/

Discussion: CKD Stage 3B-Muscle Cramps?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

While all CKD can be different, I’d suggest drinking 3-4L of water a day as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858517/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 12, 2023

Thanks. Useful ! 1st ever eGFR is 44 .I am 80 m very active ,healthy. Thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156612/

Discussion: GFR dropped 50 points then Rebounded. Meaning?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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