Hello

[CMacs]

I'm new to this site. I was recently disgnosis with stage 2 Kidney disease. I have had an autoimmune condition for many years but kidney disease is new to me! I've jpined to lear for those of you have have kidney disease. .

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

HI Cmacs,

Stage 2 is very mild, and may be consistent with normal aging, as the kidneys lose some function with normal aging. So there are things you can do to stay where you are such as not taking ibuprofen, eat healthy whole foods with no additives, stay hydrated, have your medicines checked to make sure they are kidney friendly. You can remain in Stage 2 for the rest of your life.

Hope this helps.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

Welcome to the forum where you will receive support and information. Here is a link to a National Kidney Foundation article on eGFR and age relation in addition to other information.

kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr

[WildIris]

Hi. If you have stage 2 and no or little protein in your urine, you're better off than most of the people who post here. Its important to figure out what caused your kidneys to decline a little and stop doing it, unless it is growing older, which you should definitely continue to do. I had high blood pressure, which will do it, and also took a lot of Advil which will also do it. Animal protein is hard on the kidneys, so I went vegan, low salt and drank more water. My eGFR bounces around more than most, usually in the 50s, which is stage3a. I also have an autoimmune disease, lupus, and take a little prednisone for it.

[CMacs]

I do have protein. In the urine and the cause of my CKD is IgA antibodies that have also caused my autoimmune disease. I recently had a renal biopsy and that is when the diagnosis was made. I am on Lisprosil for 3-6 months thenDr will re-evaluate. My blood pressure is elevated so the medication can help with that. I also am taking a low dose of prednisone for the autoimmune issue.

I hope to learn for all that post in hopes that my kidney issues do not progress. I am still trying to acquaint myself with this condition and all the medical terms.🙂

Thank you for your comments.

[Lianelady in reply to CMacs]

There is a foundation called IGA Nephropathy Foundation, Igan.org this foundation has alot of information and resources for patients with Iga nephropathy. I also have an autoimmune kidney disease. Hope this helps!

[CMacs in reply to Lianelady]

Thank you so much! This is great and I will certainly read the information in the link after work.

[Lianelady in reply to CMacs]

This foundation has a yearly convention where all who have this disease come together in person. Glad I could help.

[Blackknight1989]

well heck I forgot my link…here it is and my apologies: discoverysedge.mayo.edu/202...