Caregiver Needing Help For Husband With Acute Kidney Inflammation and CKD

[Enorgnoz]

Hello - I'm a caregiver for my husband who has recently been diagnosed with Acute Kidney Inflammation and CKD. Over the past 2 months, we've managed to lower his creatinine from 4.9 to 1.81 through a self-guided diet, where I gathered information from various online sources.

Now, I find myself at a crossroads, seeking more comprehensive and reliable information based on real-life experiences and data. Unfortunately, I haven't come across any definitive sources for the best CKD/Kidney Inflammation dieting guides.

If anyone could offer assistance or point me in the direction of trustworthy resources, I would greatly appreciate it. Additionally, I am open to connecting with a nutritional therapist with specific experience in healing kidneys.

Thank you for your support and insights.

Best regards,

MC

[WinJ3]

Consult a Nephrologist or Dietitian:

It's essential to consult with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) or a registered dietitian with experience in kidney diseases. They can provide personalized guidance based on your husband's specific health condition.

National Kidney Foundation:

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a reputable source for information on kidney health. They provide resources, educational materials, and may offer guidance on diet. Their website is kidney.org.

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH):

The DASH diet is often recommended for individuals with kidney issues. It focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium intake. However, it's essential to customize the diet based on individual needs.

Peer Support Groups:

Connecting with others who are managing CKD can provide valuable insights and support. Online forums like this one and those on the NKF website or other health platforms, may allow you to interact with individuals who have similar experiences.

Academic Medical Centers:

Consider seeking information from reputable academic medical centers or teaching hospitals. They often have multidisciplinary teams specializing in various health conditions, including kidney diseases.

Remember to consult healthcare professionals before making any significant changes to your husband's diet or treatment plan. They can provide personalized advice based on his medical history and current health status.

Remember to verify any information you come across with healthcare professionals. For connecting with a nutritional therapist, your healthcare provider may be able to recommend someone with experience in kidney health.

Additionally, if you have any specific questions related to your situation, it's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare team for the most accurate and personalized advice.

[Enorgnoz in reply to WinJ3]

Thank you.

[WinJ3 in reply to Enorgnoz]

I forgot to add this link:

kidney.org

[Jk2023]

Hello My mam has esrd it differs really every month depending on her lab results some months she won't be able to have certain things then other months she can have little bits of other things she's avoided it can be frustrating and overwhelming at first but it will be second nature and you will just know eventually. My mam is a diabetic to so we tried to find foods which was diabetic and kidney failure friendly and it was almost impossible !! You can get books from amazon but I think its so much easier to cater to my mams lab results on what to avoid etc

[userotc]

Re "I am open to connecting with a nutritional therapist with specific experience in healing kidneys", here's some links from which to select a preferred option. More via pte message.

theanp.co.uk/member-directory/

practitioner-search.bant.or...

nutritionalmatters.co.uk/me...

[Helloyall]

It seens's you are on the right course and more time is needed. What is the source of inflammation. What did biopsy say? I would think any general antiinflammitory diet. The I inflammation is an effect but not the underlying cause. Avoid grain and seed oils as these put the omega 3 to 6 ratio bacjwards.