kidney failure

[driffieldpaula]

hi ,i have just been diagnoised with kidney failure.caused by my anti bodies attacking me instead of protecting me.ive read all sorts about diet helping to reverse this.is it just a myth or has anyone tried it

[anne627]

Sorry to read this. Has your doctor suggested any diet? I had glommular nephritis when I was 19 years old. The doctor put me on a low protein diet when it got worse years later. It kept me off dialysis for 8 years. I don’t know if this is done today. I was monitored by a doctor. I have a transplant that had lasted 24 years so far. Good luck to you. Don’t change your diet without your doctor’s help.

[driffieldpaula in reply to anne627]

the consultant hasnt suggested anything yet.he told me to continue as normal for the next 6 weeks then he will give me more information at my next appointment after the new tablets have had time to work at hopefully bringing my blood pressure down

[anne627 in reply to driffieldpaula]

I hope that will work for you, driffieldpaula.

[Cazzy41]

As far as I am aware there is no diet that can reverse the damage caused by antibodies. I mean ask your Renal Clinicians or your doctor but I am sure reversal is impossible xx

[driffieldpaula in reply to Cazzy41]

does this mean i might as well eat what i want .?ive been trying to avoid all the food it tells you not to eat

[Cazzy41 in reply to driffieldpaula]

No hunny you have to steer clear of foods with potassium as your kidneys cannot clear it and potassium causes heart attacks. If you have been given a Renal diet sheet please stick to it that is really important for your well being.