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LOW GFR AND ONLY 40 YEARS OLD

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Hi good people.

Greetings from sunny South Africa

My husband has been battling with kidney disease for 4 years now. His GFR was 32 and is now down to 26. He is only 40 years old. I am really worried about him and his health. His legs swell up and he is constantly tired. He got this from training supplements and taking too many grandpa powders. We were told that weight training will increase his protein levels. Can u pls advise what form of exercise is suitable.

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phillen

Don't take any supplements or anything without advice & i think normal activities, a good healthy diet, keeping a good healthy weight & well controlled bp is the best my husband was stage 3 for many years from the age of about 40 to 55 he used to walk a lot during this time now unable to after a fast decline & on dialysis for 6 years now caused by something else!

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kithsirid

my gfr was 51 4 years but now 20 after even 2 heart attacks , give up weight training now.

do not eat potasium rich foods and red meat, drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day .

Eat green apple,not apple juice,banana is bad,

u feel fatigue bcos your kidneys are not functioning efficiently,do not worry much over your condition ,

im 72 but coping up with the health problems , give up worries think that you have an affectionate wife , every body do not have that , try to love all living beings you will be of in 3 months

wish u best of health

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kithsirid in reply tokithsirid

YOU WILL BE B OK IN 3 MONTHS

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lolls29 in reply tokithsirid

Thank u for that awesome advice

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HealthStrength

If you are near the Sports Science Institute (in Newlands), they may be able to offer expert insight. Also, have you asked the renal consultant? Personally I have found gentle yoga and mild Tai Chi very helpful when the oedema is severe and the body fatigued. If yoga appeals, you may be able to find a specialist teacher who can draw up a personalised routine. And dancing! Always dancing!!

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lolls29 in reply toHealthStrength

He loves dancing. I'm sure he's going to love this. Thank u so much.😊

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saifomar

If his legs are swelling up then his body is retaining fluids. He needs to reduce his salt (sodium) intake and drink adequate amount of water. Switching to a natural diet and stopping processed & fast food will be beneficial. The best exercise for him right now is brisk walking for 30 minutes or more twice daily. As walking helps the kidneys to filter blood more efficiently and also keeps the heart health.

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lolls29 in reply tosaifomar

Thank u so much for your help

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toeragthecat21

hi lols 29 ...hi protein drinks put strain on kidneys ...lower meat intake and drink water for fluid needs ...NO salt in food should be added....high blood presure will damage kidneys..do NOT take ibruprofen it damages kidneys....keep legs up when sitting to help drainage...and keep smilling its makes everyone feel better ...and dont stress.....hope your with a specialist...take care...from cold england....regards chris

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kithsirid

nothing other than slow walking is good for yur hubby.

Have u found the cause for gfr drop ? is he hypertensive or diabetic?

was a full report of urine done ? did they find lot of protein in urine.

try to keep your gfr level as at present.

following foods are good in reducing serum creatinine level.

Bell pepper , cinnamon, tumeric, green apple , pine apple once a week, AVagardro too is good.

Try the link "GFR Calculator – Glomerular Filtration Rate- Davita

" u can get many other links which might help u to get more informatioh.

wish u good health

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kithsirid in reply tokithsirid

it is not Avagardro but Anona muriata , sorry

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Peri5

Hi there..reading your posts.i see you mention green apple.is there a special variety you use.we have the granny Smith Apple here in the UK.would that be ok to have?

Many thanks

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lolls29 in reply toPeri5

Hi there. Yes granny Smith apples are fine. Hope it all goes well for u

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Peri5 in reply tololls29

Thank you lolls29..best wishes..

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lolls29

Just looking again at all the replies I got from all u amazing people. It's so good to know that we can share our stories here. Just a quick update. Hubby had his check up on Friday. His Gfr Is still need for concern as it's on 23% now but creatinine came down from 286 to 280. Did says if we could pick up Gfr that will make a huge difference. He is very positive and I keep encouraging him as well. Thank u all once again for all your support. Blessed day to u all

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