I am CKD stage for 4 years
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I have been Stage 4 for several years and all that happens next is monitoring to try to maintain your current stage and not let it deteriorate. You should have 6 monthly meetings with your local hospital nephrologist. Best wishes B
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Hello Michael . It is not clear from your post what stage you are at ? Best wishesB
Hello Freya. I am 80 and it does not get any better with the NHS.What stage are you at ? Following a renal diet may stabilise your current situation. Best wishesB
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Hi Ela
I too reluctantly started on statins although my cholesterol was normal. The pharmacist said that with CKD there was a new normal 
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I have also been prescribed Ramipril for High blood pressure yet my average BP is 132 over 82 but does dip down and occasionally up over 140. I am resisting taking those tablets as they seem unnecessary but perhaps I am being daft? Interesting that a really good GP at my practice has not argued the point unlike the pharmacist?
Best wishes with it Ela, keep questioning them as they do seem to follow a flowchart!
Giles
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Stage 2 it was the nurse who has given me the urine test for urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio to find out. The doctor just seems so nonchalant about it
I think that you will be fine, Have a lookat the renal diet which s available on here.I think that it is important to keep you Potassium levels under control so watch your intake of tomatoes, bananas, dried fruit etc , your reading should start with a 4 , if it gets to 5 try to cut back. Best wishes B
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As beanbag says, stage 2, not really to worry about yet and to think about the future with some healthy eating
You’re a long way most likely from any issues to worry about.
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My doctor wants me to have statins but I’m holding off until I’ve had more tests and better info, his reasoning was he takes them 
The choice is always yours, whatever the medication. Good luck and Best wishes B
introducing myself my names josephmaur im herer to meet kidney patients im stage 5 no dyalis as yet just doing my transplant work up i live in blackpool and theres no surport groups or people in my situation i would like to make friends n meet up for a hot chocolate and a chat if its possible thank you
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Hi I’m Heather, I’m just over 4 months post op after having a 20cm tumour removed and removal for my right kidney, thankfully it was benign, I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD and will be monitored.
I’m looking forward to being part of this community and keeping upto date with tips and recipes
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Hi everyone hope you’re all managing the journey, my name is Lance 33yrs was diagnosed 4 years ago at stage 3a CKD and as it stands I’m now eGFR 25 which is stage 4…I’m nervous about going on dialyses I’ve always been a fitness person but the way things are going I’ll have to lose some weight and muscle mass and watch my protein intake but I’ve made lifestyle changes and slowly adjusting but it’s tough.
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Welcome to Kidney Community @josephmaur, I hope you find it a useful place to connect with other people 
Welcome aboard @HeatherC! You might find these two Topics helpful:
Your top tips for eating well with kidney disease - Diet and exercise / Diet - Kidney Community
Stage 3 chronic kidney disease - Living with kidney disease - Kidney Community
Hi @LanceKing, welcome to Kidney Community! You might find this discussion a good place to read more and ask questions: Stage 4 CKD