CKD and dialysis

[cj2022]

Can anyone tell me the percentage of CKD patients that progressed to dialysis. I am 3b. Thanks

[GoodHealthIsAJourney]

Unfortunately, there's no easy answer to this. There are many variables that influence the progression of CKD. For instance, patient age at onset, protein in urine, cause of CKD, comorbidities, etc. It's a conversation you should be having with your nephrologist. Best wishes!

[bumblebee_tuna]

That statistic won't tell you anything regarding your specific situation, there are lots of parameters involved. The best indicator is keeping track of the rate your kidney function goes down.

[Ocean]

there is blood work to ask your doctor you can do and it shows what percent high or low within next 2-5 years the likelihood if your CKD progresses to dialysis , it is called the KFRE test

[NEPHRO_DIARY]

When you reach G5, eGFR = <15 (Kidney Failure), it is also called End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)

When CKD reaches the point of kidney failure (eGFR <15) dialysis or a kidney transplant may be needed, to survive.

HOWEVER, a healthcare team will assess the individual's condition, to determine the best course of treatment. This may include the specific type of dialysis, and/or a kidney transplant.

One cannot calculate % of CKD -> Dialysis progressions, as some patients manage to live with Stage G3 (and some.on G4) for many years - without dialysis - whilst patients progress more rapidly.

Two important factors - to take into account, which can slow down further loss of renal function, are Lifestyle changes:

DIET

Reduce & Limit Carbs, Potassium & Salt intake.

Reduced Potassium intake helps prevent Hyperkalaemia, which can cause muscle weakness, stiffness and tiredness. If it becomes severe, it can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) which can lead to a heart attack.

OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

AVOID all NSAID's (anti-inflammatories) like Ibuprofen, and Painkillers not prescribed by your doctor.

MEDICATION TO MANAGE CO-MORBIDITIES such as (but not limited to):

- Diabetes

- Hypertension

- Cardiovascular diseases

- Anaemia

- Oedema

- Bone Health

- Glomerulonephritis (Inflammation of the filters inside the kidney)

cj2022 Its a mouth full, but the basics.

ps: I have renal agenesis, and have been dwindling between G3b & G4 for the past 3 years now. It hasn't been a joyride, I kid you not. In 2024 alone - I was admitted to hospital 13 times.

[bumblebee_tuna]

I just ran by these numbers, I still don't think it's very useful for you but for reference -

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform....

[FelineFandom146]

Hello cj2022! Good question. Nephrologists don't know and can't tell you. I was at Stage 3b for years until 2020 when my PCP put me on a bad cocktail of meds my Nephrologist said that "no CKD patient should have been put on", which quickly moved me to Stage 4 and now Stage 5. Physicians just don't know. If I hadn't taken the bad meds for a painful UTI. If I hadn't let my guard down that one time, If, if, if. I could still be in Stage 3b,or not. No one knows. Two years ago, I was pushed to begin dialysis or transplant and held off until, now when I am beginning my evaluations for a kidney transplant. Despite a GFR of 10.9, ESRD, I'm determined to delay the inevitable as long as possible and as long as I have no symptoms, crash or lab work merits it. My advice: Eat a kidney friendly diet such as plant based. Avoid animal protein. Stay hydrated and exercise regularly. Get regular checkups and lab work. Work with a Nephrologist. Avoid NSAIDS, ani-inflammotories, antibiotics, etc. Research everything. Run everything by your Nephrologist. Not that they know everything, but do check.

[HorseLuv in reply to FelineFandom146]

Thank you for your information, it was helpful to me!