Stage 3

[Mjm192]

Hi can anyone advise me just got told I have chronic kidney disease stage 3 what can I do to help I am waiting for letter from renal hospital appointment and if anyone can give me information on this so I can understand what it means for my body and how I feel

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi, I Googled CKD3 and an excellent site came up . Lots to read. If I remember name or find it again - I'll put the info in another reply.

xx

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Reply page 2

I just Googled and got another site and read:

" how to reverse Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 . . . "

It says about diet - watching calories; cutting down on Phosphorus; monitoring Potassium levels etc.

Worth a read?

You could ask your GP to refer you to a Dietician, or do you think you have to wait to see the Nephrologist first?

Did you find out when you will be getting your appointment?

[Mjm192 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you Mary your so helpful and caring I wonder does anyone know of something I can take to stop me sleeping

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Mjm192]

I am so sorry, I don't. Is there any point in speaking to your GP about all the hours you sleep? I can't remember- did you have any nutrients levels tested and Full Blood Count? (I'll have a quick look back through your previous posts & results).

I'm hesitant to suggest having a proper coffee in the morning if there's something you need to do - because I don't know enough about kidney disease. But it's what I do sometimes, though usually drink decaf tea and coffee at home.

I wonder if your GP could arrange for you to see the Dietician while you are waiting to see the Kidney Specialiast. You seem to be waiting an awfully long time.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Hello again Marcelle,

I've read through all your posts.

How are you feeling now?

Are you still being sick and not able to eat properly?

Has your GP prescribed anything yet? When did you last see him?

Have you considered phoning 111 or the Out-of-hours GP?

What is your situation (you don't need to answer) what I mean is - do you have domestic commitments that would prevent you from going to A&E?

I think if I was having the symptoms you've mentioned then I would call my GP out.

I noticed that you access your results on line, so when you feel up to it could you post these:

Thyroid Antibodies;

Liver; Bone;

Urea & Electroytes.

Having said that, it is medical care that you need and you need it now.

Being told to wait for a letter is really not acceptable in my opinion.

So, you could try 111 for advice now (we don't have it here).

Then call your GP in the morning.

[Mjm192 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

That would be great

Thank you

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I was diagnosed at stage 3 CKD over 2 years ago. With diet, prescribed supplements (D3 and Omega 3 in my case) and prescribed exercise routine , the eGfr tests show progression has slowed down.

Side effects of CKD. Guess depends on individual cases but notice lack of energy/ fatigue, and other side effects which might depend on my age and other medical factors. ( I am 76).

This forum will be a good support group for CKD.

[browneyes1999 in reply to orangecity41]

i was diagnosed with stage 3 in 2009 it really hasn't changed much. Nephrologist always says it is stable. I don't feel bad and have no symptoms. I just turned 69.

[Jenkea in reply to browneyes1999]

I was diagnosed a year ago, mine has remained the same so far, no symptoms either.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to browneyes1999]

Just got current blood work and follow-up Doctor visit. GFR decreased (5 points in 6 months) and potassium is high, so now potassium restricted. Always some adjustments and do the best we can. Glad to hear your good news from nephrologist. Keep on doing what you are.

[Mjm192]

Thank you so much for your reply and advice

[Mary-intussuception]

7 February

There's a post by brandie 27 entitled "Concerned daughter " with a reply by Ladybug 05 that I think you may be interested in reading.

It was posted about 19 - 20 hours ago.

x🐥

[Mjm192]

Thank you Mary

Got another letter for another scan will let you know when I know what they are for

How are you feeling today