Hi,
Got told this week I have chronic Kidney Disease which is Stage 3. I am worried about this as been pushing my GP for months to do some tests.
I have symptoms which is dirty coloured urine, at times can be frothy. The urine tests have shown a rise In Protein, blood.
At times my ankle does get swollen.
Can I reverse the Stage and what should I try to eat . Am also worried about the urine output has dropped, and I do drink enough fluids
Any advice would be appreciated.
Mark
Hi Mark,
There are several people joining the past week who have been diagnosed at stage 3 recently
It’s early, and is treatable, depending on what’s causing it, so have a look at the kidney kitchen, with lower protein options, low salt etc
Try also not to have too much fluid, as that can impact your swelling ankles
I elevate mine every evening, which helps, but if I’m stood up for several hours, they’re really swollen and can be sore, so I totally understand
I’m stage 5, awaiting dialysis to start, and waiting for my prostate cancer treatment, but there are people in tougher situations here too.
At stage 3, it’s the first real stage that we get diagnosed at, so there’s a long way from serious conversations around treatment and hopefully a diet change and some medication will keep you stable
Good luck
Thanks for taking the time to reply, it’s very much appreciated.
I am having a face to face with my gp next week to have a discussion.
Is there anything I should ask the GP.
Like having check up every now and then.
No worries
I’d think, from experience, depending on what any results were previously, they’ll look at 4-6 monthly bloods and you can always get something sooner in between if you start to feel worse or you notice symptoms changing.
The chat with the GP should put a plan in place for you, and give you guidance on diet and exercise ideally
Best of luck
I got referred to a kidney consultant as soon as they found I had stage 3, you could ask your gp to refer you. I feel my consultant takes good care of my symptoms and has started me on medication that could help my kidneys. Do you know if you’re stage 3a or stage 3b? I stayed at CKD stage 3a for about 8 years.
Linda.x
Hi Linda,
All I have been told is that its stage 3, am seeing my gp on Tuesday afternoon for a discussion.
Hopefully it will stay at stage 3.
The GP should check your blood pressure as this can get elevated with Ckd Also have they tested your iron because you can get aenamic with Ckd as well which made me feel so tired. The consultant arranged an iron infusion and a vitamin d loading dose