Hints on CKD management would be appreciated

[George2467814]

At 86 have CKD stage 3 but have no advice on how to help myself with this condition..dietwise or fluid intake etc.

[LaurenNat1]

Hi there, I am 71 and also have CKD with an Egfr between 50 and 60 and was told by my GP that as long as my BP was within normal limits it was nothing to worry about. It is something that happens as we get older. Take care.

[George2467814 in reply to LaurenNat1]

Many thanks for you kind reply not sure what Egfr is but my BP is ok with the aid of medication. Thank you again.

[LaurenNat1 in reply to George2467814]

Hi George, just for info, it stands for Estimated Glomerular Filtration rate. I think the figure is 100 at birth and then it gradually goes down the older we get. My Auntie's is 25 but as she is 96, her GP says that's ok.

[George2467814 in reply to LaurenNat1]

Thank you.I do not know my figure but will ask my GP when I see him later this week. All I have been told in the past 10 years is I have gone from stage 2 to upper stage 3...surprised I have never been advised re foods and beverages to avoid or how much water I should add if any to my fluid intake......seems to me that the monitoring is only for the deterioration in kidney function. I prefer with any illness to try and help myself and in so doing work with the professionals....but as I am not on medication for CKD it seems an odd approach.

[LaurenNat1 in reply to George2467814]

I agree it does. I would be interested in what your GP says regards fluid intake. I am sure upper stage 3 at 86 is good. Take care.

[George2467814 in reply to LaurenNat1]

Hi Lauren..will keep you posted..thank you for your interest.

[George2467814 in reply to George2467814]

Hi Lauren have recd call from doctor..test show have inflammation but no infection...Egfr is 55. Which he said is satisfactory. Would like to have urology dept check reason for inflammation so await hospital.letter.Bye.

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[LaurenNat1 in reply to George2467814]

Good luck.