Stage 3B Ckd

[bootsboots]

Hi all. I am new to this forum. I am a 73 yo white female. I was first diagnosed at Stage 3B 6 years ago. The doctor did not give a reason for my kidney problems, but I do not have diabetes or hypertension, and I did not think to ask until years later when my (new) primary questioned why. My best idea is that I was born 3 months premature, weighing only 2.5 pounds, and therefore my kidneys were not fully developed and have never attained full function because of this. The nephrologist I consulted last agrees with this assessment. What do you guys think? Thanks

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I am age 79 male and was diagnosed at age 75 at 3b. It could possibly have been caused by another medical condition, BPH. Age also plays into it. I was never given a specific reason. Based on blood work results for sodium, phosphorus and potassium, I was put on a CKD diet . You did not mention if you were given any treatment plan to slow down the progression.

[bootsboots in reply to orangecity41]

No, I was told to do nothing. What us BPHplease?

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to bootsboots]

BPH is a Prostate problem. Some Doctors might consider CKD 3b alone, not enough reason for a CKD diet? Write down your questions and ask your Doctor about treatment for CKD 3b. Then go from there and see if you need a second opinion.

[bootsboots in reply to orangecity41]

I am female, so I doubt BPH applies

[bootsboots in reply to bootsboots]

But thank you for your thighs

[bootsboots in reply to bootsboots]

thoughts, not thighs

[My_Kidneys]

Welcome to our social blog "NKF - Kidney Disease ".

Several different websites also supports your doctor assessment.

medscape.com/viewarticle/91...

bmj.com/content/365/bmj.l1346

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

nytimes.com/2019/05/01/well...

healio.com/news/primary-car...

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