Looking for some advice please - I'm trying to reduce my protein intake, I've been reading the labels etc and am trying plant veg. wherever I can, my question is : Stage 2 CKD how much protein is too much protein ? For instance if it is recommended 50gr per day for a healthy person - should I try and half my intake to 25 or less ?
Also, phosphorous intake is very important to us CKD's has anyone ever wondered like me, it is not shown on labels the same as protein and salt ? just wondering !
Thankyou
HI BarneyYou should really see a dietician that can look at your eating habits and lab work. You need to have someone calculate your dietary needs based on you weight and height and your activity level. All those things matter in how much and of what you should be eating.
Phosphorous in only a concern if you have elevated phosphorous and at Stage 2, I would be surprised. That usually is a problem in later stages like 4 and 5. You have to learn to find resources that will give you the calculations for phosphorous but it is not as easy as other ingredients.
Thank you for your prompt reply, I have had only had one telephone appt. with my GP and that was to inform me of my diagnosis, and when I asked 'what's next ?' she said they would run another set of blood tests in a years time-which to me seems a long time . So I am avidly looking on line to get answers. Thanks again.
HI again, It is not unusual for a doctor to do nothing at Stage 2 because unless there is a medical reason such as a tumor, stones or other underlying disease there is not much to do. How old are you? As we age, out kidney function declines naturally. Stage 2 is 60 to 90.