AM NEW HERE

[Busie]

How are u all. I am from Zimbabwe and was diagnosed with stage 3 CKD in 2013 after a series of failed pregnancies because of eclampsia. Currently my GFR is at 21 so am now on stage 4. I would like some advise especially when it come to what we should eat to avoid dialysis as this is very very expensive in my country

[Busie]

am 37 years old by the way

[Hidden in reply to Busie]

Welcome to this community!

Do you have access to a renal dietician? If not I think you can access a renal dietitian through the NKF. Your diet will need to be individualized to meet your specific needs based on your specific lab data.

I have to follow a low potassium (2000 mg daily) and low fluid (60 fluid ounces daily) diet. I'm also a diabetic so have to agree to the carb requirements my dietician has set for that as well. My nephrologist does not want me on s low protein diet although it is clear that many people participating in this online community have been given protein restrictions too.

Anyway, the main thing is to meet with a renal dietician for guidance regarding your specific dietary needs. Once you get your daily targets for carbs, potassium, phosphorous, sodium, and protein there are numerous web sites with "renal-friendly" menus so you can start pulling meals together for yourself.

Margie

[Busie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you MAB1953!! i will assk my physician to refer me to a renal dietician. Following internet diets sometimes you get contradictory information which ends up confusing you even more. Will definitely take up your advise

[Hidden in reply to Busie]

I know--these dietary restrictions are really a challenge. Now that I've finally gotten the rules down for my kidneys I'm able to navigate it fairly effectively. But it was pretty overwhelming at first.