I went from stage 4 to stage 3 by changing my diet. Eighty percent 80% plant based. I eat 4 x 7 meals a week (fish 2 times and poultry 1-3 times a week). My urine has cleared and less stress on my kidney.
I am mostly plant-based, rarely eat poultry, no red meat or pork, no salt, no sugar, water and tea only, vasilate between Stage 4 and Stage 3, now on losartan as I have proteinuria for about 1 month ...so frustrated ...dropped back to Stage 4....4 years ago gfr was 17 and brought it back to gfr to 34 by my 1st nephrology appointment
I went into Stage 4 2 months ago. My nephrologist does not refer to his dietician till stage 5. I am blessed to have insurance that allows me a full team of caring professionals. Spent 2 hours with my renal dietician yesterday. Diet revamped again. Praying my Gfr doesnt go down more
About a year ago I was diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease, with an egfr of 34. A couple of days ago I found out that it has now progressed to stage 4 with an egfr of 24. That’s a very quick decline in only a year. It is really impacting my health and day to day living now. My chronic fatigue is off the charts, brain fog, protein in urine all the time now, I’m anaemic, I have nausea to the point of being physically sick, pitted swelling, kidney pain, chest pain, breathing problems and cramps in my legs and feet. I want to do all I can now to try and prevent it from declining any further 🙏
At age 7, I was diagnosed with CKD and now I am 33 y/o with 3 kids. 7y/o, 5y/o and 11mos old, all are CS. Before my 3rd baby I have 35% GFR (stage 3b), before I got pregnant to my 3rd I did not manage to go to my doctor and not even take my maintenance, so almost 2 yrs no maintenance of CKD only my food supplement (Purtier Placenta Stem Cell). Last Wednesday, April 26, 2023 we go to the Doctor of my mother (Internal doctor) not to my nephro. Then the doctor told me that I have already 28% kidney function. My creatinine was 2.0 mg/dl. After knowing, I was very worried, thinking all the time, crying all the time. After a day I experienced fatigue, gastrointestinal and pooping again and again until today (April 30, 2023), maybe my kidney triggered by worrying and overthinking. and so I started to eat kidney-friendly foods. It hurts and it breaks my heart to know. I can't even imagined what will happen next. What about my kids? What about my own family? I don't want to experience hemodialysis..its a big NO. I am still young, my kids are very young. This is very challenging to me and to my husband. But we believe that GOD is good and He is our great Healer and great Provider. I believe in the Power of His Mighty Name. I believe He will help me overcome this disease and so are you. Just Trust and Believe and we will see and experience His Glory and Power. Nothing is impossible with GOD. In John 11, Jesus brings Lazarus back to life. He even heal the sicked and He provides food to the people. .wow! I believe He will also do that for us. And I claimed and I declared healing to myself. I know Whom I believe. The one and only creator of heaven and earth. He created me and I believe He can repair me. I live to worship Him and not to suffer this kind of disease. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and I, Baby Apple Tiw-ad, healed thru faith. To God be the glory. ❤🙌🤲🙏🏻💪🏻
Im recently diagnosed with ckd stage 4. My creatinine is rising and gfr is declining into 10. I must admit, im worried and can't help but cry every now and then but still fighting. I keep watching my food.
I was just graduated to stage 4. Your videos are most appreciated. I take notes from you and take to my doctor. I'm not trying to impress him, I just want to live as healthy as I can. I don't think I'm going to do dialysis. I have other serious illnesses and I'm just plain tired. I mean really tired. My energy is at zero. Thanks for the great info. Really, thank you. 👈🙏😌✌
It sounds like you are taking the right approach - creating questions and asking your doctor. Are you currently working with a renal dietitian and has your doctor done labs to test for anemia? Anemia zaps your energy, and when it gets bad...it's difficult just to walk across the room. The good news is that Anemia can be managed (mine has been gone for about a year now). Many people can add more iron, B9, B12, C, and Zinc into their diet and reduce or even eliminate anemia. It's amazing to get all your energy back. If your doctor hasn't done so, ask them to check your labs to see if you may be suffering from anemia.
@@DADVICETV what a great response. I'm not working with a dietitian just yet. I want to find the right one. Thank you. I have other medical issues. Severe heart issues, ileostomy due to Crohn's disease, and severe pancreatitis from a defect not able to be fixed. Causes me not to want to eat bc it causes severe pain and vomiting... every time . I'm just a mess. I'm soooooooo tired. Thank you for writing back. Nice to hear from a friend. 👈💜😊🙏
Very good information I'm 35 got diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure 6 months ago. I've spent about a week in the hospital a month even though I've done everything the Drs tell me. It sucks I'm at 22 percent kidney function. I was very healthy went to the gym 4 times a week 7 months ago and this cane out of nowhere
@@jeramiadecastro5940 he brought his blood pressure under control with med, lost some weight and went on a strict mainly vegetarian very low salt diet. Also ate food that is great for kidneys like red bell peppers and blueberries. You need to address the source of your problem. In his case it was BP. Secondly change diet and lifestyle. Every patient is different though. He didnt have problems with phosphate or potassium. Also no water retention or appetite loss .
@@jeramiadecastro5940 GFR went from 9 to 10 in mid Nov , then in early Jan it was 17. March it was 20, May it got to 22 and in Aug 24. We havent checked since. The nephrologist says he doesnt have to go in till Dec as he is doing well. What is your GFR ? Do you have fluid retention and / or problems with potassium and phosphate? My husband didnt so it was easier to manage his diet. Apart from what to avoid its also important to consume the right foods. We are Asian, hardly take dairy. He drinks barley water ( we boil it at home) often as we believe it is a good kidney cleanser. Also cranberry juice. Eats cauliflower, red peppers and red grapes and berries which are good for CKD but for those with phosphate ,potassium issues some of these foods may need to be limited. From Jan he has only had Trace amounts of protein in his urine. He eats fish and/ or chicken twice a week( 2 meals out of 14 lunch and dinners) . On other days Its mainly veg protein like beans and tofu, Tempeh, lentils. We are Asian so these were always part of our diet. No processed meats/ foods or red meat. Even when he eats fish and chicken we keep the portion small.
Yes, 'Dr. Google' says I have approximately 2.5 years to live with stage 4 (eGFR 29). Such a decline from 44, 5 months ago. What a disappointment. Just one point from 3b. Can I possibly bet back to stage 3b? Everything one reads states kidney damage simply cannot be reversed. I'm so sad, to be honest, with tears in my eyes as I write this. I will continue to listen to your videos. BTW, no high blood pressure, here, but I have my age against me - at 77 - but I've always been so young and youthful for my age, born Danish with good ol' Viking genes. But I guess it still is what it is. My kidney decline began after my bout with breast cancer - perhaps the radiation, my doctor "wondered". Otherwise, very healthy.
Please hang in there & don't give up! Your eGFR is better than my mother's who is at the same stage as you & I feel you can still improve it if you focus on your diet & lifestyle. Take care to avoid all the bad stuff & eat only kidney friendly foods. There are supplements which can help too. Some form of daily exercise can help further. Follow the advice on here as James has a lot of great tips & there is another channel here called 00Kidney Katherine which has many informative videos on supplements & natural remedies. Wishing you all the best with your health xx
Thank you. It all comes down to how I was raised. Being a military brat, we were taught to always be helpful, and if you see something wrong - say and do something. When I was diagnosed as saw how scary and unhelpful it was for patients, i had to do something. Above my desk I have the words to the Apple "Think Different" voiceover and it constantly reminds me why I am doing this: Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
@@DADVICETV Just what I needed to hear this morning! I'm trying to help a friend who not only suffers from CKD, but also suffers from depression. Your videos are so positive, encouraging, uplifting and fun that I think they may be the key in motivating her. You are no doubt quite genuinely saving her life. Thank you so much, you wonderful soul!! May God bless you always!! ☺❤
Hi good advice I have 3 b ckd I go every three months For blood work I really have to work more on my diet too I don’t drink sodas thank goodness , your advice Makes a lot to go by thank You Rebecca
Hello my new best friend 😊 just love watching these wonderful and informative videos. Thank you so much for taking out time and helping so many of those who are still new to CKD. I'm worried I might have CKD. Will be getting a blood test in 2 weeks time. At the moment I'm having Foamy Urine and that has given me much stress. I have been reading alot about CKD and watching alot of videos on it as well and I see that this is one of the symptoms. I don't know how far I might be, only the doctor can let me know but I'm hoping to improve just like you. I have been T2 Diabetic for the last 10 years and High blood pressure as well. Taking tablets for both. Thanks
Hello Susie may I know how are you? Whats the redult of your bloodworks. I have the same symptoms. Im Type 1 diabetic diagnosed 2013 and w hyertension as well. Im quite stress lately especially because of the pandemic 🥺
I'm 40 years old. Have had fluid swelling in my hands, ankles and feet for about 3 yrs. Dr couldn't find out why. I was on this video bc my dad has stage 4 kidney disease from the plethora of meds he's been on for years. Kind of scared. For me and him. 😢
Hi , i am watching your informative information from iran countary and make my heart warm and my self confidence goes up and yor voice make me calm down 🎯🧿✌👍♥️
Hi James, Kidney warrior. My name is Ruth. How are you doing I hope you’re doing excellent. I would like to know if you’re still doing videos? Because all I see are videos from 2 years ago
I was recently in stage 4 and in beginning I was urinating less than normal.. Now after consuming medicines now I m urinating more than the normal.. Is it a positive sign or something else.. Please clearify
I haven't seen my best friend from high school in 3 years I just found out he has stage 4 kidney disease which sucks because I'm older than him by 4 months and we're not even 30 yet 2 9 years old his body got so f***** up that I don't think he's not going to make it soon I don't know I just feel so lost I wish I can help him But he can't eat anything you can't drink anything without throwing up is there anything I can do or any information you can give me that would be helpful
I have lupus and my kidneys are affected, my percentage at the end of the year is at 19% due to covid. 😢 I'm so sad, on a lot of medications, and I'm hoping my condition gets better. How effective is this lifestyle treatment and diet going to help to get to stage 3??
Each person is unique. For me it’s been 5 years with no dialysis and I’m holding steady at stage 3. Diet and lifestyle changes don’t fix kidney issues, they just remove some of the burden so that the kidneys can better keep up.
I was just dx’ed at stage 4 Ckd a few weeks ago with them working at 29%. I just don’t understand why it took so long to get that diagnosis. I started having symptoms 4 years ago. The main one being swollen ankles. My doc never did any testing to find out what was causing it. I’m kinda pissed at that. My doc don’t seem to concerned about it. She’s more worried about getting my bp under control. It went from being high to being low with the diastolic reading being a 44. Wow, I just saw in the video about a change in taste. I’ve had that for the past 10 yrs and my doc couldn’t figure out why. I don’t think mine is metallic tho, to me it’s more garlicky but has changed over the years. I’ve also had a decreased appetite. Went from 180lbs to 110 without even trying. And again my doc didn’t try to figure out why. I did get a new pcp at the end of last year and she’s the one that found my problem. No treatment plan has been mentioned yet.
My mother is a CKD patient. Her creatinine is 2.80 and eGFR is 18. She has high blood pressure and has uric achi. She is taking medicine for these. Is there any chance to get reverse?
Helo sir.. I'm 34 year old and 5 days ago I find my kidney is on stage 4... My gfr is 23.7.. I m felling very low but my urine clour is not brown or red and I have no swelling in my body parts.. I'm very disturb.. my creatinine is 2.8.. what I think is there any chance to recover from stage 4.. what can I do plz help me and reply if possible.. thnx
Same situation happen with me.. can u plz reply me how's ur situation. Now. I m only 23 yr old n diagnosed with CKD stage 4.. n no symptoms occurs in this stage .
I’m at stage 5 gfr 11 well that was 3 months ago . I did blood work today and I’m at gfr 14 now. Changed my diet. Went from 260 pounds to 220 in 3 months . Fast as much as you can . Eat fruits and drink water
Hi, I just became stage 4 CKF last week. But my potassium is too low (3.2) and my phosphorus is normal 73. So do I still need to stay away from foods that are high in potassium?
I was diagnosed with CKD 3a in 2006. I’m 42 now and have progressed to stage 4. Are you saying remaining in the progressive stages is better than getting a transplant?
hi can you share what u eat or did that u can maintain the disease progress that long? i'm taking care my mom now she's on stage 4. Thanks before and i hope you"re getting stronger each day
@@purifidhini9993 I am relatively healthy and I didn’t have any existing comorbidities until recently. Staying physically fit with a low body fat percentage and eating a balanced diet contributed to the delay. I now have several issues related to progression, but I would say having an active lifestyle is key. My father had the same kidney transplant for 35 years (1985-2020) due to a consistent, active lifestyle which he imparted to me. Stage 4 has its challenges and makes life difficult at times but we have to push ourselves to be as healthy as possible to combat this disease. I hope this help.
I was told I have stage 4 kidney failure and I was told it's nothing to help but dialiaysis and I'm scared and I don't believe that that's what I have to do
Zaac - What you are going through is completely normal. Most doctors are not up to speed with the latest treatment strategies and research. Then there is the whole mess of the corporatization of dialysis delivery. But let's stick with what you can do something about - and that is your doctors lack of updated information. YOU are your best advocate and the best thing you can do to help yourself (and your doctor in treating you) is to educate yourself about CKD and treatment strategies. Now this can be challenging - the internet is full of all sorts of incorrect info as well as conflicting research. You'll find a few (not a lot) of channels here on UA-cam with all sorts of advice. Some are from people who do not have CKD and they are pushing you to buy their program or other "cures". Others are nurse, doctors, or researchers talking often of the traditional treatments/symptoms/causes. Very few are actual CKD patients getting better week after week. That last one is where my channel falls - I'm NOT a doctor, I can prescribe treatment, but I can show you that diet and lifestyle changes can make an impact. I can help you to know what questions to ask your doctors, to know why you need a dietitian (and you do), to give you some hope that the future doesn't have to be dialysis, transplant, or death. In a perfect world we'd all live next door to the Mayo Clinic or UC San Diego Health and get the latest treatment for CKD - but we don't. We mostly live near old school-educated doctors who push dialysis, who wait until our GFR is really low to tell us we have a problem, who rob us of the chance to use diet and lifestyle changes to try and slow down, stop, or reverse some of our lost kidney function. Alright, enough of me up on my soap box, but it's important to understand there ARE other treatment strategies and that for some people they are LIFE CHANGING. I got lucky, my primary doctor constantly educates himself on the latest treatment strategies - he follows the Mayo Clinic and UC San Diego Health, he believes in Conservative Management (that's the strategy that has saved my life from dialysis). My point is that education is key to this and if your doctors don't have it (which is SO common), YOU can get it for yourself and push them. So first is find the underlying cause and manage it - stop further damage. Next, manage your blood pressure and blood sugar to keep those under control. Then remove things that can harm your kidneys - stop smoking, dont take things like Ibuprofen, etc. Then look at your diet - this is a HUGE part and it is something fully in your control. Diet is so important that the majority of my videos are about diet. I know this sounds so overwhelming - but it isn't. I was given 45 days to live without dialysis almost 1 year ago to the day. It seemed overwhelming and impossible. Today I am doing amazingly great - so much energy, not one single symptom, and loving life. Looking back it was so easy. Yeah, there were hard times, driving by McDonalds and not going in took me months to get past. Giving out candy for Halloween and not downing a dozen packs of Reeces cups....ugh. But I did it and I did it for my future. Now I can walk into a restaurant without worry and order a meal without panicking it'll send me to the ER. I even cook my own meals - and I'm talking real cooking, not just reheating in the microwave. All of this was only possible because of the power of information. My health care team has it, I constantly seek to gain more of it, and I ask so many questions when they give me information. Wow - this is the longest response I've ever written on UA-cam, I need to wrap this up. I hope this was motivating - trust me, it's not as bad as things seem. Go back and check out my first videos...my goodness, I look so sad, weak, sickly, and frail. Then check out my latest video - same guy, only about 8 months later. You can do it - and feel free to reach out to ask questions. You have me and our entire Kidney Community here to help. Good luck!!
@@gabriellalove29 The Mayo Clinic is a very well known and advanced organization that is one of the leaders in care for a wide range of illnesses. They are on top of the latest research and are known for their excellence. They do not have a cure, no one does, but they do strongly promote Conservative Management as a treatment strategy for CKD. They don't see each CKD patient as a future dialysis patient - they instead focus on what can be done to delay or avoid the need for dialysis. Similarly, UC San Diego Health is another leader in kidney disease treatment here in the U.S. (and they share their info globally like the Mayo Clinic). While 2 different organizations, they both are at the top of kidney disease treatment and research here in the U.S. Doctors who follow them will provide (in my opinion) the best treatment strategy for those who suffer with CKD. You can learn more about the Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic.org/
@@DADVICETV Thank you for this longest response of yours, it gave me a lot of motivation and hope. I also just been told I have stage 4 Kidney disease and Dialysis is my future. no help or advice on what to do to avoid dialysis, she just prepping me for dialysis right away. I said to her "NO" I will reject dialysis cause that is the life I want for me.
ap0lmc Remember, my first doctor told me I had “zero chance” of getting better and that I’d be dead within 45 days without dialysis. That was almost 1.5 years ago. No dialysis, no death, and today I am doing great and have tons of energy and no right diet and health care team can make all the difference! Find a doctor who will help you get better, not just focus on making you another statistic for their list of failures.
My kidney specialist told me that absolutely nothing reverses kidney disease, I’m stage 4. They won’t send me to a nutritionist or dietitian. Finding conflicting information on the internet, what to do? Can it really improve GFR?
Reducing protein in your urine, managing your blood pressure, staying active, and eating a heart-healthy diet have all been proven to slow the progression of CKD. While you can't cure it, there are things you can do to slow it down and sometimes even reduce the burden you place on your kidneys, allowing them to better keep up with you. Any doctor that wont send you to a dietitian should be fired - you are paying them to HELP you, fire them if they are not doing that and get a better doctor. Your life matters and it sounds like your doctor doesn't agree.
@@ryanr6494 keep doing the right things. Diet and lifestyle are key. My husband made this improvement in 6 months. We prayed a lot and have been very careful. Hoping to get to stage 3 like James.
@@thomasitataylor6450 kind of like me, i was allways in the middle of stage 3b and 4 all my life but i never cared that much about diet ... ima try to do his diet , you should 2 ...just by lowering your creatinine you can improve your gfr , just by eating better and changing drasticly ...if he was stage 5 and got to stage 3 (from 8 to 30s) i think we will be good !! And ask your dr about dapaglifozine !
@@thomasitataylor6450 and you are peeing a lot cuz you drink a lot has long has you pee thats what matters !! It helps cuz i bet you are taking like amlodipine or something like that soo you need a lot of water
UA-cam does have auto generated subtitles in English, thought they sometimes have trouble with the medical terms. Let me see if I can find someone who can speak Spanish near me - I could then record them translating and make Spanish language versions. I have a lot of big groups wanting to work with me on helping educate people about diet and they may have some Spanish employees who can help.
Jamás he escuchado a alguien que hable tan despacio como el autor del video, como para ser entendido por cualquier persona con ingles basico. Ojalá todos los angloparlantes lo hicieran asi.
Thank you so much for doing all you do and helping to educate me even more. I'm stage 4 and I really don't have those symptoms . I've been told twice now (july1st) by my nephogohist. transplant coordinator and surgeon that out of all their patients they see on a daily bases that Im doing remarkably well and to keep doing what Im doing. I had my nuclear stress test done july 1st and I had all the side effects and then some it was pretty bad. I had to drink some mello yello the first time that I had had a drink since January they said I needed caffeine that would help me get better. The upside is that I passed the test. Hope you're still doing well. Happy 4th of July!
My husband is 81 yrs CKD 4 went from 15 GfR to 24 and is r doing well. Except for losing weight due to plant based diet No symptoms at all. Am I dreaming or just blessed❤
A james i have stage 5 kidney due dialysis am i right or wrong the liver isd the only organ in the human body to regenerate itself 100% the kidney can heal but not 100% CORRECT??
The kidneys can recover from some situations, known as an AKI, but the damage from CKD is permanent. Managing your blood pressure, eating a low sodium heart, healthy diet, staying active, avoiding smoking, etc. are things that you can do to help slow the progression and possibly reduce some of the stress on your kidneys. I highly highly highly recommend working with the dietitian, and one should be provided at your dialysis center. Once a person starts dialysis, they most likely will remain on dialysis unless they get a transplant.
The first thing is to visit your doctor and have them do test. They will do both blood and urine test to determine if you have any kidney issues. Those test results are your map to your diet (which is one part of improving your overall health). You will also want to find the underlying cause (if you have kidney issues) so that you can manage that to prevent further damage. But all of this starts with confirming you have kidney issues.
I went from stage 4 to stage 3 by changing my diet. Eighty percent 80% plant based. I eat 4 x 7 meals a week (fish 2 times and poultry 1-3 times a week). My urine has cleared and less stress on my kidney.
Now how's ur situation now? I m also a CKD stage 4 patient.. I m too worried about it my age is only 23 plz reply how's ur situation now
I also was diagnosed with stage 4 I’m 41. Been working out & eating well. I’m going to my first specialist on wed
@@minakshitajne2247 sorry just seeing this. I go to doctor in late April and will let you know at the end of next month.
How r u friends plz reply
I am mostly plant-based, rarely eat poultry, no red meat or pork, no salt, no sugar, water and tea only, vasilate between Stage 4 and Stage 3, now on losartan as I have proteinuria for about 1 month ...so frustrated ...dropped back to Stage 4....4 years ago gfr was 17 and brought it back to gfr to 34 by my 1st nephrology appointment
I went into Stage 4 2 months ago. My nephrologist does not refer to his dietician till stage 5. I am blessed to have insurance that allows me a full team of caring professionals. Spent 2 hours with my renal dietician yesterday. Diet revamped again. Praying my Gfr doesnt go down more
I was recently diagnosed from stage 3 to stage 4 & I’m still processing. Thank you for explaining in a very understandable way.
How its going ? Can you tell more whats is happening now
Ask your dr for dapaglifozine
How are things going?
How are you doing? I have a family member just diagnosed. Any advice from someone going through this?
Still with us?
About a year ago I was diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease, with an egfr of 34. A couple of days ago I found out that it has now progressed to stage 4 with an egfr of 24. That’s a very quick decline in only a year. It is really impacting my health and day to day living now. My chronic fatigue is off the charts, brain fog, protein in urine all the time now, I’m anaemic, I have nausea to the point of being physically sick, pitted swelling, kidney pain, chest pain, breathing problems and cramps in my legs and feet. I want to do all I can now to try and prevent it from declining any further 🙏
At age 7, I was diagnosed with CKD and now I am 33 y/o with 3 kids. 7y/o, 5y/o and 11mos old, all are CS. Before my 3rd baby I have 35% GFR (stage 3b), before I got pregnant to my 3rd I did not manage to go to my doctor and not even take my maintenance, so almost 2 yrs no maintenance of CKD only my food supplement (Purtier Placenta Stem Cell).
Last Wednesday, April 26, 2023 we go to the Doctor of my mother (Internal doctor) not to my nephro. Then the doctor told me that I have already 28% kidney function. My creatinine was 2.0 mg/dl. After knowing, I was very worried, thinking all the time, crying all the time. After a day I experienced fatigue, gastrointestinal and pooping again and again until today (April 30, 2023), maybe my kidney triggered by worrying and overthinking. and so I started to eat kidney-friendly foods.
It hurts and it breaks my heart to know. I can't even imagined what will happen next. What about my kids? What about my own family? I don't want to experience hemodialysis..its a big NO. I am still young, my kids are very young. This is very challenging to me and to my husband. But we believe that GOD is good and He is our great Healer and great Provider. I believe in the Power of His Mighty Name. I believe He will help me overcome this disease and so are you. Just Trust and Believe and we will see and experience His Glory and Power. Nothing is impossible with GOD. In John 11, Jesus brings Lazarus back to life. He even heal the sicked and He provides food to the people. .wow! I believe He will also do that for us. And I claimed and I declared healing to myself. I know Whom I believe. The one and only creator of heaven and earth. He created me and I believe He can repair me. I live to worship Him and not to suffer this kind of disease. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and I, Baby Apple Tiw-ad, healed thru faith. To God be the glory. ❤🙌🤲🙏🏻💪🏻
Im recently diagnosed with ckd stage 4. My creatinine is rising and gfr is declining into 10. I must admit, im worried and can't help but cry every now and then but still fighting. I keep watching my food.
You got this!!!
I was just graduated to stage 4. Your videos are most appreciated. I take notes from you and take to my doctor. I'm not trying to impress him, I just want to live as healthy as I can. I don't think I'm going to do dialysis. I have other serious illnesses and I'm just plain tired. I mean really tired. My energy is at zero. Thanks for the great info. Really, thank you. 👈🙏😌✌
It sounds like you are taking the right approach - creating questions and asking your doctor. Are you currently working with a renal dietitian and has your doctor done labs to test for anemia? Anemia zaps your energy, and when it gets bad...it's difficult just to walk across the room. The good news is that Anemia can be managed (mine has been gone for about a year now). Many people can add more iron, B9, B12, C, and Zinc into their diet and reduce or even eliminate anemia. It's amazing to get all your energy back. If your doctor hasn't done so, ask them to check your labs to see if you may be suffering from anemia.
@@DADVICETV what a great response. I'm not working with a dietitian just yet. I want to find the right one. Thank you. I have other medical issues. Severe heart issues, ileostomy due to Crohn's disease, and severe pancreatitis from a defect not able to be fixed. Causes me not to want to eat bc it causes severe pain and vomiting... every time . I'm just a mess. I'm soooooooo tired. Thank you for writing back. Nice to hear from a friend. 👈💜😊🙏
@@conniealford1020 wat do u take for pain
@@conniealford1020 how are you?
Thank You for your efforts in educating all of us out here
Thank you, my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 today and I needed good info. Her doctor is so hard to understand.
Sweet 36 Doctor only care on money bro you must care your mama
How's ur mom sis
Very good information I'm 35 got diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure 6 months ago. I've spent about a week in the hospital a month even though I've done everything the Drs tell me. It sucks I'm at 22 percent kidney function. I was very healthy went to the gym 4 times a week 7 months ago and this cane out of nowhere
There is hope, you can reverse it to some extent at least. My husband went from stage 5 to 4.
@@nesadcruz7840 what did your husband do? im 30yrs old, stage 5.
@@jeramiadecastro5940 he brought his blood pressure under control with med, lost some weight and went on a strict mainly vegetarian very low salt diet. Also ate food that is great for kidneys like red bell peppers and blueberries. You need to address the source of your problem. In his case it was BP. Secondly change diet and lifestyle. Every patient is different though. He didnt have problems with phosphate or potassium. Also no water retention or appetite loss .
@@nesadcruz7840 how long did he take from stage 5 to stage 4?
@@jeramiadecastro5940 GFR went from 9 to 10 in mid Nov , then in early Jan it was 17. March it was 20, May it got to 22 and in Aug 24. We havent checked since. The nephrologist says he doesnt have to go in till Dec as he is doing well. What is your GFR ? Do you have fluid retention and / or problems with potassium and phosphate? My husband didnt so it was easier to manage his diet. Apart from what to avoid its also important to consume the right foods. We are Asian, hardly take dairy. He drinks barley water ( we boil it at home) often as we believe it is a good kidney cleanser. Also cranberry juice. Eats cauliflower, red peppers and red grapes and berries which are good for CKD but for those with phosphate ,potassium issues some of these foods may need to be limited. From Jan he has only had Trace amounts of protein in his urine.
He eats fish and/ or chicken twice a week( 2 meals out of 14 lunch and dinners) . On other days Its mainly veg protein like beans and tofu, Tempeh, lentils. We are Asian so these were always part of our diet. No processed meats/ foods or red meat. Even when he eats fish and chicken we keep the portion small.
I was just diagnosed stage 4. So thank you for this video! Great info!
How r u feeling sir
So much bad info.
More info needed from Professor Benjamin Bikman, whilr I fast a couple of days
Yes, 'Dr. Google' says I have approximately 2.5 years to live with stage 4 (eGFR 29). Such a decline from 44, 5 months ago. What a disappointment. Just one point from 3b. Can I possibly bet back to stage 3b? Everything one reads states kidney damage simply cannot be reversed. I'm so sad, to be honest, with tears in my eyes as I write this. I will continue to listen to your videos. BTW, no high blood pressure, here, but I have my age against me - at 77 - but I've always been so young and youthful for my age, born Danish with good ol' Viking genes. But I guess it still is what it is. My kidney decline began after my bout with breast cancer - perhaps the radiation, my doctor "wondered". Otherwise, very healthy.
Please hang in there & don't give up! Your eGFR is better than my mother's who is at the same stage as you & I feel you can still improve it if you focus on your diet & lifestyle. Take care to avoid all the bad stuff & eat only kidney friendly foods. There are supplements which can help too. Some form of daily exercise can help further. Follow the advice on here as James has a lot of great tips & there is another channel here called 00Kidney Katherine which has many informative videos on supplements & natural remedies. Wishing you all the best with your health xx
How r u
How are you doing Ms. Lisa?
Great information! Thanks for your work in making these videos...I’m using your suggestions and hope to see the benefits.
Best of luck!
James, you are a Godsend!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you. It all comes down to how I was raised. Being a military brat, we were taught to always be helpful, and if you see something wrong - say and do something. When I was diagnosed as saw how scary and unhelpful it was for patients, i had to do something. Above my desk I have the words to the Apple "Think Different" voiceover and it constantly reminds me why I am doing this: Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
@@DADVICETV Just what I needed to hear this morning! I'm trying to help a friend who not only suffers from CKD, but also suffers from depression. Your videos are so positive, encouraging, uplifting and fun that I think they may be the key in motivating her. You are no doubt quite genuinely saving her life. Thank you so much, you wonderful soul!! May God bless you always!! ☺❤
Hi good advice I have 3 b ckd I go every three months
For blood work I really have to work more on my diet too
I don’t drink sodas thank goodness , your advice
Makes a lot to go by thank
You Rebecca
Thank you for this informative vlog. I m new in your channel and thank you for sharing this channel. Iam a stage 4 CKD.
I'm on stage 4, new subscriber here, I want to know more about my diet, I click your vlog to educate myself.
Hello my new best friend 😊 just love watching these wonderful and informative videos. Thank you so much for taking out time and helping so many of those who are still new to CKD. I'm worried I might have CKD. Will be getting a blood test in 2 weeks time. At the moment I'm having Foamy Urine and that has given me much stress. I have been reading alot about CKD and watching alot of videos on it as well and I see that this is one of the symptoms. I don't know how far I might be, only the doctor can let me know but I'm hoping to improve just like you. I have been T2 Diabetic for the last 10 years and High blood pressure as well. Taking tablets for both. Thanks
Hello Susie may I know how are you? Whats the redult of your bloodworks. I have the same symptoms. Im Type 1 diabetic diagnosed 2013 and w hyertension as well. Im quite stress lately especially because of the pandemic 🥺
Thanks so much Doctor for the info. I am little relieve on my stage 4 CKD
Thanks a lot for such a clear advice
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. I'm now Stage 4B after having 1 Kidney Transplant
are you a donor? im kidney donor also, 8yrs. and i was diagnosed of kidney disease this october. stage 5 😭
Great idea to volunteer at a Dialysis center…will do that asap. Thank you for all you do!
I'm 40 years old. Have had fluid swelling in my hands, ankles and feet for about 3 yrs. Dr couldn't find out why. I was on this video bc my dad has stage 4 kidney disease from the plethora of meds he's been on for years. Kind of scared. For me and him. 😢
Excellent information! I Really appreciate your support!
Thank you! I wanted to make some videos to help those who are recently diagnosed that are specific to each stage.
I’m eternally grateful!
Protein from food does not damage kidneys. Talk about hyperonsulinemia, and kovid vax injuries, plus shedding.
Hi , i am watching your informative information from iran countary and make my heart warm and my self confidence goes up and yor voice make me calm down 🎯🧿✌👍♥️
Hi James, Kidney warrior. My name is Ruth. How are you doing I hope you’re doing excellent. I would like to know if you’re still doing videos? Because all I see are videos from 2 years ago
I was recently in stage 4 and in beginning I was urinating less than normal.. Now after consuming medicines now I m urinating more than the normal.. Is it a positive sign or something else.. Please clearify
Fantastic info. Thanks
how do you get rid of the fatigue?im stage 4
Nice Information.....Can also use Mutrakrichantak churan as it Supports a healthy urinary system
COVID and high blood pressure caused my Stage 4 Kidney Disease. now my Kidneys are functioning at a 27% level now.
Thank you and Bless you!
I had a heart attack. I have a blockage. I am Kidney Patient Level 4. What kind of food should I eat ?
I haven't seen my best friend from high school in 3 years I just found out he has stage 4 kidney disease which sucks because I'm older than him by 4 months and we're not even 30 yet 2 9 years old his body got so f***** up that I don't think he's not going to make it soon I don't know I just feel so lost I wish I can help him
But he can't eat anything you can't drink anything without throwing up is there anything I can do or any information you can give me that would be helpful
I have lupus and my kidneys are affected, my percentage at the end of the year is at 19% due to covid. 😢 I'm so sad, on a lot of medications, and I'm hoping my condition gets better. How effective is this lifestyle treatment and diet going to help to get to stage 3??
Each person is unique. For me it’s been 5 years with no dialysis and I’m holding steady at stage 3. Diet and lifestyle changes don’t fix kidney issues, they just remove some of the burden so that the kidneys can better keep up.
Today my mother was diagnosed with ckd 4 she's 50+ and her kidneys both are working 20% I am only 18 and very tensed. What should we do?
Hi how is your mom doing? Bcs im just like you. Hope she gets better
I was just dx’ed at stage 4 Ckd a few weeks ago with them working at 29%. I just don’t understand why it took so long to get that diagnosis. I started having symptoms 4 years ago. The main one being swollen ankles. My doc never did any testing to find out what was causing it. I’m kinda pissed at that. My doc don’t seem to concerned about it. She’s more worried about getting my bp under control. It went from being high to being low with the diastolic reading being a 44. Wow, I just saw in the video about a change in taste. I’ve had that for the past 10 yrs and my doc couldn’t figure out why. I don’t think mine is metallic tho, to me it’s more garlicky but has changed over the years. I’ve also had a decreased appetite. Went from 180lbs to 110 without even trying. And again my doc didn’t try to figure out why. I did get a new pcp at the end of last year and she’s the one that found my problem. No treatment plan has been mentioned yet.
The diet would be basically vegetarian or vegan, nuts and some fruits daily
My mother is a CKD patient. Her creatinine is 2.80 and eGFR is 18. She has high blood pressure and has uric achi. She is taking medicine for these.
Is there any chance to get reverse?
My mom itchy. What does everyone do
Keep skin moisturized, purchase OTC lotions for itching, for intense itching get a doctor-prescribed cream or lotion (eg, clobetasol).
I just found out that my hubby has stage 4.high uric and crea.im realy stressed and anxiuos.about it..
How is he?
Same :( he has a flare up this week what should I do?
Helo sir.. I'm 34 year old and 5 days ago I find my kidney is on stage 4... My gfr is 23.7.. I m felling very low but my urine clour is not brown or red and I have no swelling in my body parts.. I'm very disturb.. my creatinine is 2.8.. what I think is there any chance to recover from stage 4.. what can I do plz help me and reply if possible.. thnx
How it going hope your doing well I just found out I’m stage 4 we going to reverse this blessings to you & me
@@montesavage1761 take dapaglifozine
Watch your diet, go very low protein. My husband went from stage 5 to 4
Same situation happen with me.. can u plz reply me how's ur situation. Now. I m only 23 yr old n diagnosed with CKD stage 4.. n no symptoms occurs in this stage .
I’m at stage 5 gfr 11 well that was 3 months ago . I did blood work today and I’m at gfr 14 now. Changed my diet. Went from 260 pounds to 220 in 3 months . Fast as much as you can . Eat fruits and drink water
James where can I buy those vitamins? I ask my Dr and he said is ok
Hi, I just became stage 4 CKF last week. But my potassium is too low
(3.2) and my phosphorus is normal 73.
So do I still need to stay away from foods that are high in potassium?
I was diagnosed with CKD 3a in 2006. I’m 42 now and have progressed to stage 4. Are you saying remaining in the progressive stages is better than getting a transplant?
hi can you share what u eat or did that u can maintain the disease progress that long? i'm taking care my mom now she's on stage 4. Thanks before and i hope you"re getting stronger each day
@@purifidhini9993 I am relatively healthy and I didn’t have any existing comorbidities until recently. Staying physically fit with a low body fat percentage and eating a balanced diet contributed to the delay. I now have several issues related to progression, but I would say having an active lifestyle is key. My father had the same kidney transplant for 35 years (1985-2020) due to a consistent, active lifestyle which he imparted to me. Stage 4 has its challenges and makes life difficult at times but we have to push ourselves to be as healthy as possible to combat this disease. I hope this help.
I was told I have stage 4 kidney failure and I was told it's nothing to help but dialiaysis and I'm scared and I don't believe that that's what I have to do
Zaac - What you are going through is completely normal. Most doctors are not up to speed with the latest treatment strategies and research. Then there is the whole mess of the corporatization of dialysis delivery. But let's stick with what you can do something about - and that is your doctors lack of updated information. YOU are your best advocate and the best thing you can do to help yourself (and your doctor in treating you) is to educate yourself about CKD and treatment strategies. Now this can be challenging - the internet is full of all sorts of incorrect info as well as conflicting research. You'll find a few (not a lot) of channels here on UA-cam with all sorts of advice. Some are from people who do not have CKD and they are pushing you to buy their program or other "cures". Others are nurse, doctors, or researchers talking often of the traditional treatments/symptoms/causes. Very few are actual CKD patients getting better week after week. That last one is where my channel falls - I'm NOT a doctor, I can prescribe treatment, but I can show you that diet and lifestyle changes can make an impact. I can help you to know what questions to ask your doctors, to know why you need a dietitian (and you do), to give you some hope that the future doesn't have to be dialysis, transplant, or death. In a perfect world we'd all live next door to the Mayo Clinic or UC San Diego Health and get the latest treatment for CKD - but we don't. We mostly live near old school-educated doctors who push dialysis, who wait until our GFR is really low to tell us we have a problem, who rob us of the chance to use diet and lifestyle changes to try and slow down, stop, or reverse some of our lost kidney function. Alright, enough of me up on my soap box, but it's important to understand there ARE other treatment strategies and that for some people they are LIFE CHANGING. I got lucky, my primary doctor constantly educates himself on the latest treatment strategies - he follows the Mayo Clinic and UC San Diego Health, he believes in Conservative Management (that's the strategy that has saved my life from dialysis). My point is that education is key to this and if your doctors don't have it (which is SO common), YOU can get it for yourself and push them. So first is find the underlying cause and manage it - stop further damage. Next, manage your blood pressure and blood sugar to keep those under control. Then remove things that can harm your kidneys - stop smoking, dont take things like Ibuprofen, etc. Then look at your diet - this is a HUGE part and it is something fully in your control. Diet is so important that the majority of my videos are about diet. I know this sounds so overwhelming - but it isn't. I was given 45 days to live without dialysis almost 1 year ago to the day. It seemed overwhelming and impossible. Today I am doing amazingly great - so much energy, not one single symptom, and loving life. Looking back it was so easy. Yeah, there were hard times, driving by McDonalds and not going in took me months to get past. Giving out candy for Halloween and not downing a dozen packs of Reeces cups....ugh. But I did it and I did it for my future. Now I can walk into a restaurant without worry and order a meal without panicking it'll send me to the ER. I even cook my own meals - and I'm talking real cooking, not just reheating in the microwave. All of this was only possible because of the power of information. My health care team has it, I constantly seek to gain more of it, and I ask so many questions when they give me information. Wow - this is the longest response I've ever written on UA-cam, I need to wrap this up. I hope this was motivating - trust me, it's not as bad as things seem. Go back and check out my first videos...my goodness, I look so sad, weak, sickly, and frail. Then check out my latest video - same guy, only about 8 months later. You can do it - and feel free to reach out to ask questions. You have me and our entire Kidney Community here to help. Good luck!!
Hi James, what is the Mayo Clinic exactly? Is it some sort of hospital where they have a cure for CKD?
@@gabriellalove29 The Mayo Clinic is a very well known and advanced organization that is one of the leaders in care for a wide range of illnesses. They are on top of the latest research and are known for their excellence. They do not have a cure, no one does, but they do strongly promote Conservative Management as a treatment strategy for CKD. They don't see each CKD patient as a future dialysis patient - they instead focus on what can be done to delay or avoid the need for dialysis. Similarly, UC San Diego Health is another leader in kidney disease treatment here in the U.S. (and they share their info globally like the Mayo Clinic). While 2 different organizations, they both are at the top of kidney disease treatment and research here in the U.S. Doctors who follow them will provide (in my opinion) the best treatment strategy for those who suffer with CKD. You can learn more about the Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic.org/
@@DADVICETV Thank you for this longest response of yours, it gave me a lot of motivation and hope. I also just been told I have stage 4 Kidney disease and Dialysis is my future. no help or advice on what to do to avoid dialysis, she just prepping me for dialysis right away. I said to her "NO" I will reject dialysis cause that is the life I want for me.
ap0lmc Remember, my first doctor told me I had “zero chance” of getting better and that I’d be dead within 45 days without dialysis. That was almost 1.5 years ago. No dialysis, no death, and today I am doing great and have tons of energy and no right diet and health care team can make all the difference! Find a doctor who will help you get better, not just focus on making you another statistic for their list of failures.
My kidney specialist told me that absolutely nothing reverses kidney disease, I’m stage 4. They won’t send me to a nutritionist or dietitian. Finding conflicting information on the internet, what to do? Can it really improve GFR?
Reducing protein in your urine, managing your blood pressure, staying active, and eating a heart-healthy diet have all been proven to slow the progression of CKD. While you can't cure it, there are things you can do to slow it down and sometimes even reduce the burden you place on your kidneys, allowing them to better keep up with you. Any doctor that wont send you to a dietitian should be fired - you are paying them to HELP you, fire them if they are not doing that and get a better doctor. Your life matters and it sounds like your doctor doesn't agree.
is it possible for the GFR to increase a bit even though you're at stage 4?
Certainly. I've gone from 8 to low 30's over 2 years. There are no guarantees, but diet and lifestyle and huge helpers.
Yes. My husband went from 9 to 24 now.
@@nesadcruz7840 inspiring!! Thank you
@@ryanr6494 keep doing the right things. Diet and lifestyle are key. My husband made this improvement in 6 months. We prayed a lot and have been very careful. Hoping to get to stage 3 like James.
I’m CKD4 and I constantly urinate. My doctor has me drinking 70 oz of water a day.
Me 2 ... whats your gfr ?
Ask your dr for dapaglifozine
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@@thomasitataylor6450 kind of like me, i was allways in the middle of stage 3b and 4 all my life but i never cared that much about diet ... ima try to do his diet , you should 2 ...just by lowering your creatinine you can improve your gfr , just by eating better and changing drasticly ...if he was stage 5 and got to stage 3 (from 8 to 30s) i think we will be good !!
And ask your dr about dapaglifozine !
@@thomasitataylor6450 and you are peeing a lot cuz you drink a lot has long has you pee thats what matters !! It helps cuz i bet you are taking like amlodipine or something like that soo you need a lot of water
is there any way we can share these videos in spanish or subtitled?
UA-cam does have auto generated subtitles in English, thought they sometimes have trouble with the medical terms. Let me see if I can find someone who can speak Spanish near me - I could then record them translating and make Spanish language versions. I have a lot of big groups wanting to work with me on helping educate people about diet and they may have some Spanish employees who can help.
Jamás he escuchado a alguien que hable tan despacio como el autor del video, como para ser entendido por cualquier persona con ingles basico. Ojalá todos los angloparlantes lo hicieran asi.
Kapag may stage 4 CKD ka may chance pa bang mabuhay?
Thank you so much for doing all you do and helping to educate me even more. I'm stage 4 and I really don't have those symptoms . I've been told twice now (july1st) by my nephogohist. transplant coordinator and surgeon that out of all their patients they see on a daily bases that Im doing remarkably well and to keep doing what Im doing. I had my nuclear stress test done july 1st and I had all the side effects and then some it was pretty bad. I had to drink some mello yello the first time that I had had a drink since January they said I needed caffeine that would help me get better. The upside is that I passed the test. Hope you're still doing well. Happy 4th of July!
you're at stage 4 with no symptoms??
sounds like you need a second opinion.
My husband is 81 yrs CKD 4 went from 15 GfR to 24 and is r doing well. Except for losing weight due to plant based diet
No symptoms at all. Am I dreaming or just blessed❤
Forgot to mention what to eat
A james i have stage 5 kidney due dialysis am i right or wrong the liver isd the only organ in the human body to regenerate itself 100% the kidney can
heal but not 100% CORRECT??
The kidneys can recover from some situations, known as an AKI, but the damage from CKD is permanent. Managing your blood pressure, eating a low sodium heart, healthy diet, staying active, avoiding smoking, etc. are things that you can do to help slow the progression and possibly reduce some of the stress on your kidneys. I highly highly highly recommend working with the dietitian, and one should be provided at your dialysis center. Once a person starts dialysis, they most likely will remain on dialysis unless they get a transplant.
How long have you been at stage 4?
I am now up to stage 3 and have no symptoms.
Dadvice good day can u try contact me please my gfr is on 4 what can i do to better it
I tink i have kidney disease how can you help me?
The first thing is to visit your doctor and have them do test. They will do both blood and urine test to determine if you have any kidney issues. Those test results are your map to your diet (which is one part of improving your overall health). You will also want to find the underlying cause (if you have kidney issues) so that you can manage that to prevent further damage. But all of this starts with confirming you have kidney issues.
Hello I am kidney problem dialysis treatment now I went help .please help me .
Plz helpe my sister already stage 4
Now what's her situation right now?
I m also recently diagnosed with CKD stage 4 & too worried about it
Wts ur situation how's ur health