Who do I see

[bevgt]

I have ckd3 also have diabetes type 2 high blood pressure and trace of proteinuria. Iam so worried and anxiety levels have gone through the roof , it hasn't helped that I lost my dad this year and two very good friends in the space of 6 weeks.which maybe is not making me think straight and I'm over thinking everything. Have just had yearly blood tests done and will get results in two weeks doctors seem very laid back . I would like to see someone to talk about my medication or what I can do should I ask to see a endrocologist for the diabetes or a nephrologist because its ckd and they will sort everything else out re medication etc sorry I have rattled on .

[bevgt]

Just rang doctors and results are in gfr was 54 last year now 49 .

[Bassetmommer in reply to bevgt]

See.... that is what CKD does. It will go up and down. Going up is great. Start educating yourself about what you can do to keep it up there. Diet, exercise and water is the path to get on. Sorry about all your losses. That is a lot to deal with. Be kind to yourself.

[bevgt in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you so much for your reply can I just ask you if you know why do they tell you to excersise but not to excersise too much before blood test otherwise your gfr will go down so surely then all excersise would have the same effect just wondering .

[Bassetmommer in reply to bevgt]

Not sure about your GFR going down with exercise. Never heard of that. BE careful with what you are reading or hearing. There are more myths with CKD than Greek mythology. And they look at trends with CKD. Bouncing up and down is quite normal. It is a rapid decline that is worrisome. The exercise, and I mean something steady like walking, or swimming is good for BP and other conditions which impact your CKD. All your organs are connected in function. So, keeping everything in the best shape helps your kidneys.

[bevgt in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you again it's hard to get off the treadmill of reading everything and googling this or that and now checking my blood results my triglycerides have shot up to 7 so now that's another worry .But thank you for being so kind in answering me .

[katieoxo60]

That's the way CKD3 is seen as it can remain stable for a long time . Its a very funny illness that seems to be treated in lots of different ways. Its on my medical record but the blood results vary.

[Darlenia]

Diabetes is the leading cause for kidney disease. Submitted below is a very informative link from the National Institute of Health regarding diabetes and its influence on blood pressure and kidneys, and how one can work with it. You wondered if you should be under the care of a nephrologist or an endocrinologist. If possible, I would see both as well as a dietician knowledgeable in both areas (diabetes and renal outcomes). The best diet for a diabetic is one that focuses on reducing sugars and carbs (sweets, rice, flour, potatoes, etc.) as well as probably sodium and more depending on your labs. There are many items on the market that one can substitute for these things. You're asking questions and that's wonderful! You have the runway for a successful outcome.

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...

[bevgt in reply to Darlenia]

Thank you for your kind words