Stage 3
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My doctor told me that I have stage 3 , but hasn't given me any instructions on what to do.
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marj01201 becky85194
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Becky,
First, it sounds like this may be new information for you. If so, you may want to take a few days to give yourself some time to adjust.
Second, do you have any of your actual data? Of particular importance would be your creatinine levels, your eGFR, your potassium level, and whether you are leaking protein into your urine.
Also, does your doctor know what has caused your CKD?
And finally, if you haven't yet seen a nephrologist I'd strongly suggest that you do so. With Stage 3 CKD you still have quite a lot of renal function left. A nephrologist will focus on learning the cause of your CKD; trying to improve your renal function; if that's not possible trying either to slow its progression or stabilize your function.
In the meantime eat a healthy diet. It's always wise to follow both low sodium and low fat diets. Eat few processed foods--I had to focus on learning to cook everything from scratch🐶 And I drink nothing but water or water with a little pure. Ranberry juice or a little fresh squeezed lemons.
By the way, how old are you? Some loss of renal function is natural for everyone as we age.
Marj
Deb-davis793 becky85194
Posted
Hi Becky
I remember the shock I felt when I was told . It then seemed like there was nothing else to do . I did eventually see a nephrologist. he will explain all to you and should focus on finding the problem . Ask lots of questions if you see one . Mine was high blood pressure and protein in wee . Both are stable now and ckd is stable . As other messsge says , drink plenty of healthy fluids . Cook healthy food where ever possible . I believe that you can live a healthy life at stage 3 , just take care and thought of what you put in your body . I still go out for a drink and meal once a week and have the odd indulgence .
Take care and good luck 👍🏼
Debbie
becky85194
Posted
I'm Becky. My age is 67. my creatinine level is 1.74.bun is 22.gfr is 59.
marj01201 becky85194
Posted
Becky,
Thanks for this additional information. You've definitely got quite a lot of function left at this point which is wonderful. But I'd still suggest you see a nephrologist as soon as possible. Your nephrologist can give you specific guidance to protect your remaining renal function.
Best wishes🐶
Marj
becky85194 marj01201
Posted
I have been to nephrologist and he just told me not to take any Aleve or other products like that.i go back 10/06/18. He didn't really give me any information on how to live with this condition.
marj01201 becky85194
Posted
I'm glad to hear that you've been to see a nephrologist and that you'll be going beck to see him again soon. Has he or she told you what has caused the decrease in your renal function? In addition to staying away from the over-the-counter medications mentioned you should ask her or him for clear direction regarding other things you can do to preserve your remaining function:
1. How much fluid should you be driniking daily? Are there any beverages you should no longer drink or greatly restrict?
2. What, if any, dietary recommendations does he or she have gir you?
3. What else can you do to support your remaining renal function?
4. What are her or his treatment goals gir you? Short and long term prognosis?
It's critical that your nephrolo gist provides the patient education you need to take good care of your kidneys. I get a little frustrated with doctors who don't seem to take this part of their job seriously. So I try to help them do a better job with me by arriving with a list of questions. I always have two copies; one copy for my doctor and one copy for me. After the doctor finishes the first part of the appointment we then go through my questions🐶
Let us know what your nephrologist says. I suspect it will be, overall, good news. You really do have a lot of renal function at this poiny. Thus, as others have said, I would think that you'll be able to carry on quite well with minimal change in your life.
Marj