Should ckd patients stop eating potassium foods even if their potassium levels are normal?

[Warrior12345]

My creatinine level is 4 and high uric acid and urea is been found in blood test, i dont have any symptoms, my urine is too foamy and albumin (protein) in my urine test is 4+

Phosphate, sodium, calcium, potassium and sugar levels are normal

No itching no swelling, not feeling to work, and not being able to sleep before 3am

Ultrasound result says kidney size are normal and borderline is mildly abnormal

Im 33 years old and a careless high blood pressure patient since 6 years, never took hypertension tablet until i found my kidneys are not working properly..

Now I'm maintaining my bp, taking phosphate binders, sodium bicarbonate and urine is still foamy..

My quastion is, what i should do? Should i keep taking medications? Im not overweight and im losing my weight further for not eating things i like, im not happily following diet, and my quastion is why i need to stop consuming phosphate and potassium foods if my levels of phosphate and potassium are normal, anyone can tell me should i eat potassium if my potassium levels are ok? Or I still need to stop, cause im not eating a lot of things because of that and this is making me weak, any suggestions?

[Jayhawker]

I wouldn’t make any dietary changes involving restrictions without explicit guidance from a nephrologist or a renal dietician.

It’s always good to follow a heart healthy diet with unprocessed foods—fresh fruits and vegetables with fish and boneless, skinless chicken.

Jayhawker

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Jayhawker]

I agree Jayhawker. Nutrition is important and should follow Doctors instructions on diet.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

There is no reason to not get enough calories because of the foods you eat. It is all about know what is nutrient rich and what is really feeding your body. This is why you need to see a renal dietician. You need guidance for your food choices.

For example, I am a large woman and have been on diets my whole life. When I went to see a renal dietician, she told me I was not eating enough calories or good calories. We switched things up and I lost 38 pounds which I have kept off.

Each person is different and we would be amiss if we told you exactly what to eat. If your doctor said to stay off potassium and phosphorous and your were put on a binder, seems this might be an issue for you and you need to follow their order.

[Helloyall]

The foam is from the 4 + protein keep your protein at 4 oz per serving or the size of your palm or a deck of playing cards

[Helloyall]

Check with renal dieticican but in general potassium intake should be 1500 to 2500 mg for a renal diet .seeing how you are stage 4 stick on the lower end. The sheet they give you is to avoid the higher concentration foods. You can eat limited amounts of these however though I would not eat two of these on the same day. You need to know exactly what the content is per serving and measure your portions untilyou can eyeball them. There are apps for monitoring nutrient levels. I use the old fashioned usda data base and look up w everything. fdc.nal.usda.gov/

The easiest way is to avoid processed and premade foods, eat and shop from the perimeter of the market.