Update about my CKD

[Nightwhisper]

Hello! I wanted to give you an update on my health after seeing my nephrologist. Some nephritis seems to have attacked me a few years ago and left me with some problems resulting in signs of being in stage 3 kidney failure. He advised me to lose weight, to have a plant-based diet, to be careful not to get diabetes and hypertension and in a little while to have a kidney scan and blood tests again. He gave me courage to try to improve my health and that everything will be fine if I follow it. I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to comfort me and take the time to write me some encouraging things. I really thank you very much and I hope that everything goes very well for you on all levels!

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

Thanks for the comments. Glad our forum could be of help to you. Please keep us posted.

[Ziggydoodah]

Hang on to this Nephrologist!!! I was told by every medic not to alter diet. When I asked about going plant based, I was told not to Google things and I should be eating more animal proteins. Also told don't bother losing weight, it won't make any difference. Let's just put you on high dose steroids and add three stone. I am now on dialysis after a 6 year battle. If I had my time over again I would be following your doctors protocol. You have got this. Make those changes today. Believe me it will be worth it. All the best

[Nightwhisper in reply to Ziggydoodah]

Thank you so much for the encourangment and I wish you all the best in your life!

[OldTownhammock]

Keep us updated. Glad you have some peace

[Nightwhisper in reply to OldTownhammock]

Thank you very very much 🙏

[5157]

Hi there: I am 76,stage 4.I went on a semi plant based diet 3 months ago.I eat only chicken twice a week and fish once a week with lots of veggies especially salads. Had my labs done this week and my number were better. I have also lost weight and feel much better.Good luck on your journey and know you are not alone we are all with you.

[Nightwhisper in reply to 5157]

Thank you very much for your answer.I am really happy that your lab tests were betteri wish tou all the best with your health and thank you very much for the encouragement 🙏

[Dana66CKD]

Your Nephrologist is an asset in giving you this medical advice. Hope you can establish a good, trusting relationship for the time ahead. Take care of yourself.

[Nightwhisper in reply to Dana66CKD]

Thank you so much.To be honest I am thinking of taking another opinion fro a nephrologist to be sure that what I do is appropriate for my condition.