Stage 3 CKD and Hashimoto's

[Grateful2021]

Hi All,

I have been reading all your posts for awhile and just want to say thank you to all the information everyone supplies. I am Stage 3 CKD with Hashimoto's and an undetermined autoimmune disease. After a year, I finally have a referral to a nephrologist and an endocrinologist. My current doctor is leaving the practice to pursue a career in concierge medicine and since I will be likely changing doctors soon, I saw my opportunity to press for a referral. I really liked my doctor, but he felt my kidney disease is not that bad yet. Let's hope it stays that way! I do not have HBP or diabetes and I am truly grateful that my body stills carries me on long walks and workouts at the gym. Ninety five percent of my diet is plant based (hubby balked at eating kidney friendly foods every night. I have been prescribed a low dose naltrexone 4.5 mg for inflammation and I have to say it manages my pain very well. It is a compounded pharmaceutical that is not covered by insurance but I'm happy to pay the $35/month for. I am taking a few herbal supplements as well that are prescribed through a Canadian pharmacy. We'll see what the Nephrologist says about that.

I wish you all well and thank you for posting.

[Ziggydoodah]

Its a great support isnt it. I was a long time lurker before I joined up 😳😳. The knowledge some these people have is amazing and got me through some very dark times, when I felt no-one else understood. Keep doing the plant based eating. I really wish i had known about it, when I was first diagnosed. All the best.

[RoxanneKidney]

I need to hear that gym inspiration. I was getting outside a lot, but then the weather turned cold and SUPER windy, so that was a joy killer. Like a mini winter. I need to stop making excuses!!

[Grateful2021 in reply to RoxanneKidney]

When I don't feel like going to the gym, I use a fitness app on my phone. Just need a yoga mat and light weights. I make it mandatory to move at lease 10,000 steps plus stretching and weights.

[RoxanneKidney]

Excellent advice!