need advice regarding on coffee any answer would be helpful

[tobydman]

i have ckd stage 3a is it safe for me to drink coffee with creamer?? i love coffee i manage to go on for 4months without coffee been trying to gind answer onlinb ut still cant get a definite answerb

[Nicolala]

At stage 3 I wouldn't think coffee is a problem. Patients who are on dialysis have to avoid it because of the high potassium content. It's usually restricted to 2 cups a week. Speak to your dietician for clarification.

[phillen]

yes coffee is fine in moderation at that stage my husband on dialysis is allowed 1 a day if its filtered coffee instant is not allowed as it is processed & contains high potassium x

[rabbit01]

I am nearly at stage 5 and still drink coffee with milk in moderation (normally one cup a day). When I was first diagnosed with CKD I packed it up but it made no difference to my blood results and going back on it has made no change to them either so I will continue to drink it. I also enjoy green tea and fruit tea as well.

[tobydman]

thanks alot for the reply you dont how glad i am about this news im a

[Bunkin]

I am stage 5 and still drink a cup a day, sometimes 2! Haven't noticed it making any difference. I just figure I have to keep something I emjoy😀

[jaykay777]

I have remained in ckd stage 3a for two years. I was told not to drink coffee, and I don't. I got used to it.

[Mgt8]

I used to love coffee and drank several cups daily......when I got to stage 5 it just made me feel sick so I stopped for a while and now enjoy drinking tea.....but a cappuccino every now and then is a great treat and doesn't seem to affect me so much......

[pryderi]

I had failing kidney function for 7 uears before starting dialysis 2 years ago. I have never changed my usual coffee intake of about 4 cups per day. Its really down to your potassium level and how much liquid you retain between sessions. In my case i guess im lucky because i can eat fruit and other high potassium foods too. So just watch effect on potassium levels because too high is really bad for the heart

[toeragthecat21]

hi tobydman i dont think coffee is a problem and a lot of pwdered milks are low in fat so i would say dont worry...regards chris