With stage 3(b) kidney disease, I have elevated protein in the urine, as shown by Albumin : Creatine ratio result. (I presume that's whats shows the protein level in the urine, not 100% sure).
The normal range for this is 0-2.5mg, and my level is at 5.7mg. so not that high, and much better than the 100mg it was this time last year. The Doctor suggested BP medication to protect the kidneys. I don't really like the idea of ongoing BP medication for life, and would much prefer natural methods, if any, to deal with this issue.
Any suggestions, or success stories gladly welcomed.
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It's really hard to tell without more information - If the cause of your disease is Diabetes to Pre-Diabetes then you can try and lower the number with losing weight and having a balance diet low on red meat and carbs.
Other than that - there are no magic formulas, watch your numbers and if they don't improve I would consider taking the BP medication or Farxiga.
Hi Mike - I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at the age of 37, at a time when my mother (from whom I inherited it) was already on haemodialysis. I was in despair, as I had a young child, and asked the consultant what I could do to stop the progression. He said, Keep your BP down by reducing dietary salt and taking medication. So I did.
Having recently turned 81, the meds have saved my kidneys: I worked until almost 75, recently did a transatlantic flight, and am not yet on dialysis. (The downside of this is that the most recent consultant seems to think I can't possibly have the syndrome, or I wouldn't be so well; presumably he hasn't seen the scans which clearly show the cysts.)
The medications need to be changed from time to time as they become less effective or cause side effects, but I haven't yet run out of options as there is a huge array to choose from. So don't feel too concerned about taking them if you can't reduce your BP through diet and exercise alone - mine goes down some if I exercise regularly. Get a good BP monitor and keep records of your progress to show your doctor. And good luck!
Hello Pepperthedog, Thank you for your reply. Had a chat with the Doctor this morning regarding recent blood tests, and he gave the go ahead to skip the BP medication for now, for which I was grateful to hear.
Will have further full blood / urine tests in a few months, to see how the numbers are looking. Plenty of water, up to three pints a day, some electrolytes a couple of times a week, proper sleep, healthy diet, less (animal) protein, hard work for the kidneys. Ease off the caffeine, even the decaf coffee and (health) teas, which can dehydrate a person. So now down from 50 cups of tea a week, to one cup of tea a week. These were his suggestions, so see how we go........
Hello! I also have proteinuria problems. I am on lisinopril, but not a high dose. I have had syncope as well due to low bp episodes. So my nephrologist started me on farxiga. Turns out I am a rarity where farxiga caused my proteinuria to increase. Now they are monitoring to see if it decreases back and then reevaluate meds. I asked about nutrition and they said the only way is to watch sodium intake because too much sodium can make proteinuria worse. Not much more I can do there…
But, farxiga sounds like for most people a great option. You should ask.
Hi. I was able to get taken off my BP meds by adhering to a plant based diet, lower protein( I only eat one small portion of fish weekly the rest of my protein needs comes from vegetables)and daily exercise. Good luck on your journey
That's good to know. I believe there is always way through health conditions by following natural methods, and Thank You for confirming that. I steer clear of all medications if at all possible. Good nutrition, and alternative solutions, whatever that may be, acupuncture (which I have had success with in the past, when nothing else was working), and what ever else may work for you.
Certainly that’s true Mike but watch yourself as I’ve seen too many folks (I had CKD, total kidney failure leading to multi organ failure, too many flatline ekgs in the hospital and spent nearly 7 months in ICU at 29 because of a similar attitude. Sometimes emergency, Serious, ICU type Lifesaving daily medical intervention in a hospital ICU is a must to save your life. My similar cavalier attitude nearly cost me my life at 29 and I can show you the proof. Don’t deny the lifesaving capacity of ICU Type ongoing emergency medical intervention. Sometimes, often when sick enough to die especially at 40/45 years old will result in may work if you try to treat metabolic acidosis with herbs and Lee Hull’s diet. Trust me I know after setting up a new home in a Major Medical center ICU at age 29. That same attitude almost cost me my life. Just my opinion of course, oh and my personal experience. Best of luck too you, sir!
Thank You for your response. Although I may look at alternative / complementary medicine and procedures, my first port of call would be the medical profession and the Nephrologist's, and listen to what they suggest.
I then consider what they have to say, and decide if I am going to follow that recommended course of action, which most times I do, but not always. But do remember the medical community are not infallible Gods, who can do no wrong.
From what I have seen of them many seem in a great rush to suggest surgical procedures, and dish out medication for life, at the outset, without giving much consideration to the long lasting physical, mental consequences of that course of action, and without contemplating other alternatives.
Take for example something as simpe as eating a healthy diet. See how you feel, and look at that. Cut out smoking, alcohol perhaps. Exercise more, get proper sleep. All that more modern informed Doctors may suggest.
Conversely live an unhealthy lifestyle, rubbish diet, and all the rest, and see how you look and feel. Then check your lab results. All a bit of common sense in my view.
As I have seen in my time in hospitals, Doctors standing round the bed of patients with diabetes, with their clipboards, trying to figure out why the patients blood sugars were on the rise, without stopping to ask the patient did they really need to add six teaspoons of sugar to each of the five cups of tea they had that day, and the numerous cakes they also ingested that day. Instead the Doctors ordered more blood tests, and a change of medication, common sense questions never asked, not looked at.
I wish you well on the remainder of your health journey.
thanks sir, I certainly get where your are coming from. I experienced a similar issue. Both my gastroenterologist and nephrologist told me for the 6 + months in hospital as well as the additional year of recovery there wasn’t much (besides a transplant) they could do. At least they were honest. I appreciated that versus the smoke and mirrors I had with the idiot ER doc who most likely participated my metabolic acidosis crisis and near death. So sometimes, like when an organ fails there isn’t much past palliative care they can do. But, I get your point. My best to you my friend!
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