Thank you, Doc. I am a CKD 3A patient due to NSAIDS - because of migraines! I exercise and I love hiking. One day, I climbed two mountains. After that, I went to have my blood work done. I have it every 3 months. To my surprise, my creatinine went up and my eGFR down. I believe I overdid my exercise. I took it easy and 3 months ago my creatinine got better. It is winter now and I don't go hiking but I exercise at least 30 minutes every day while in bed. Next week I will have my checkup again. I am praying my numbers will be better. I also took medicine for dizziness and iron supplements for two months because I had a low blood count and experienced dizziness. I am excited and at the same time nervous to find out my new readings. I am always encouraged by your videos.
Thanks Doc. I'm hearing a lot of different stuff about kidney problems. The last time I went for a check up the.Dr told me to go see a nephrologist. Hope fully just preventative cause I've never heard anything about this before so I'll keep my fingers xed hope for the best thanks for you info I'll keep watchin.
Thank you, this was helpful. I have a question about water intake. I don’t have kidney disease but I’ve had kidney stones and was encouraged to drink as much as 3 L of water a day! Is it important to drink more water with kidney stones versus kidney disease? Curious if you have an opinion on that?
Thank you Doc! I’m always doing a balancing act between eating for my kidney stones vs my colitis. In a colitis flare up I eat items like white toast, white rice, peeled apples and easy digestive and overcooked vegetables….not my normal diet. Any suggestions?
Always great info. Time for me to try to get more exercise, though I'm somewhat limited due to COPD. I'm going to have to try your Healthier Bundt Cake; the picture looks awesome!
Please let me know what you think of the recipe. Thanks so much and just try to get a little exercise a day. Slow and steady changes are the best way to help them stick.
I'm stage 3, but so worried about what I eat. Should I be on a kidney diet. I have never seen a Renal Dietician. I was told I don't need one, but so worried what I eat. They say eat fruit, but bananas apparently are a no no, avocado high in potassium. I am completely baffled. Thank you doc.
You should definitely seek out a dietician so they can work with you directly on your particular needs. That is exactly why I wanted to write my book- to help those people with kidney disease navigate dietary needs. I have a lot of information in there about this very topic.
Hi, my nephrologist never prescribes me any meds for CKD3. He only tells me to eat a balanced diet. If your potassium level is normal, don't be afraid to eat some bananas and avocados but in moderation of course. However, I don't eat bananas. I choose other fruits such as apples, grapes, and berries. I am also worried about my diet. I want to see a dietitian but again my doctor didn't recommend me one. I choose my food and cook at home most of the time. I eat salmon, chicken and eggs in moderation. I always have vegetables and eat beans for my protein. I will have my bloodwork done next week. If my numbers are bad, I will insist on talking to a renal dietitian. Good luck to both of us.
I am a CKD stage 3 patient. My latest GFR is 59.6 and my creatinine is 78 but before this, my GFR was 57.5, crea 81. And even before this, my GFR was 56.7, crea 82 and before this, my GFR was 68.5, crea 69. This was my best coz I was on the way to stage 2, but all the numbers changed again. It is frustrating. Have a check again because we need a few tests within three months to finally be diagnosed as a CKD patient. I will have my bloodwork done next week. I am hoping my numbers get better.
great advice as always !! - i broke up with nsaids about a year ago - i was eating Advil like candy for a knee injury - but my doctor was like... you gonna be sorrrrry ... and i did notice was raising my BP a little = so i stopped them altogether - so i started walking instead of running until it got a bit better - used ice and those icy hot patches.
Keep up the great work Kat. Always a great idea to stop relying on the NSAIDS since they can lead to a lot of other problems when taken like that. Very proud of you for these changes.
Was that 1.79 a one off thing or is it part of a rising trend based on previous blood work? If it's a one off reading then you should be checking your diet, medication or supplements. However, if it's a rising trend your PCP should definitely be giving you a consult to a nephrologist.
Diabetic with ckd 3. My biggest concern of late is insulin resistance. Currently take 2 meds 1 being popular injectable but non seem to help. Do you have any info on correcting insulin resistance ? Thanks for all you do ! Navigating ckd is quite the challenge when other health issues are involved.
This is a terrific idea for a future video to cover as it is a complicated issue. Thank you so much for the question and I will try and answer this in a follow up.
First time I’ve seen you Doctor and I’m listening. Yano Doctor… I hope you read this and I m sooo ill. Been ill since being born. Like horrid things happening all my life. Nearly died soo many times. My father paedophiled me. Stress all my life. Accident when 5 . Bad traffic accident.bent my spine. No one knew. Ankalosing spondylitis.. need new shoulder. Spine had it. No good. Thyroid under. I can’t exercise. Bed bound. Lost a child. " demodex. In my body. In hair.. undermy skin. Inside my body ,bowels. I just shave my head now. Out of my anus. Bite me coming out. Sores all over my body. Stomach probs. Twisted body. Ribs ache soo bad. Got Asthma now. Inside my lungs. Lathe aorta hole macular deign’ and cataracts ,both eyes. This all befor menopause. Now after last test bloods. Seen I’ve gotten C.K.D. 3 …. I’m sooo soo fed up. Just existing. Don’t know where to start . Hhhelp. 😢😊
I have question Blake if you thought you like to follow up with this appreciate very much if you can ! I had foamy urine ! I got a urine & blood test ! Results high levels of uric acid & high levels of protein ! Okay so time for the 24 hr test much later on actually let’s say a couple of months ! Okay start to finish on 24 hr done correctly and handed in and blood work again along side of the 24 Hr okay completed results are normal protein levels normal uric acid levels but traces of blood in my urine okay so that makes ya think now as time has gone on since 24 test even with normal protein levels in my urine I still have foamy urine ! I might add ( Always ) What would be my suggested next step for me to figure why in fact I had high protein levels small sample test then 24 hr test and results normal ( protein ) I know I should be and I am concerned what should be the next step medically to be sure of my foamy consistent urine obviously there’s a answer to the question hoping you can answer it I have no other real kidney symptoms but yes I know the kidneys can be silent and patient isn’t aware of progression but any of my research listening to proteinia in urine a big concern but I’ve done as you say get tested ! So now what to do ! Sincerely Mark ! Hoping to hear back !!!
Thanks Doc. I'm not always motivated to drink water but I do drink 4 to 5 cups of black and green tea (unsweetened) a day. Does that count? Also, could you kindly make a video about CKD and pregnancy? I'm CKD 3B, 36-year-old African female with a previous non-complicated pregnancy before I had CKD(10 years ago). I'm not currently pregnant but we are thinking about it.
@ireadwhatilike1967 That is a great idea for a video - Thank you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. And yes tea is always a great option when it is not sweetened.
Thank you, Doc. I am a CKD 3A patient due to NSAIDS - because of migraines! I exercise and I love hiking. One day, I climbed two mountains. After that, I went to have my blood work done. I have it every 3 months. To my surprise, my creatinine went up and my eGFR down. I believe I overdid my exercise. I took it easy and 3 months ago my creatinine got better. It is winter now and I don't go hiking but I exercise at least 30 minutes every day while in bed. Next week I will have my checkup again. I am praying my numbers will be better. I also took medicine for dizziness and iron supplements for two months because I had a low blood count and experienced dizziness. I am excited and at the same time nervous to find out my new readings. I am always encouraged by your videos.
Thanks Doc. I'm hearing a lot of different stuff about kidney problems. The last time I went for a check up the.Dr told me to go see a nephrologist. Hope fully just preventative cause I've never heard anything about this before so I'll keep my fingers xed hope for the best thanks for you info I'll keep watchin.
Thanks doc good information 👍
Thank You for this information .
Thank you, this was helpful. I have a question about water intake. I don’t have kidney disease but I’ve had kidney stones and was encouraged to drink as much as 3 L of water a day! Is it important to drink more water with kidney stones versus kidney disease? Curious if you have an opinion on that?
Thank you so much i badly needed your advices because i have high blood pressure an diabetes
Thank you Doc! I’m always doing a balancing act between eating for my kidney stones vs my colitis. In a colitis flare up I eat items like white toast, white rice, peeled apples and easy digestive and overcooked vegetables….not my normal diet. Any suggestions?
Your information is always very helpful. I always enjoy watching your videos . Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much!
Your information is always very helpful. I always enjoy watching your videos 👍. Thank you for sharing.
Estelle - thank you so much. I really appreciate these kind words.
Always great info. Time for me to try to get more exercise, though I'm somewhat limited due to COPD. I'm going to have to try your Healthier Bundt Cake; the picture looks awesome!
Please let me know what you think of the recipe. Thanks so much and just try to get a little exercise a day. Slow and steady changes are the best way to help them stick.
Thank you. It's always useful to get this kind of advice: straightforward and measured.
I really appreciate that. Thank you so much!
I'm stage 3, but so worried about what I eat. Should I be on a kidney diet. I have never seen a Renal Dietician. I was told I don't need one, but so worried what I eat. They say eat fruit, but bananas apparently are a no no, avocado high in potassium. I am completely baffled. Thank you doc.
You should definitely seek out a dietician so they can work with you directly on your particular needs. That is exactly why I wanted to write my book- to help those people with kidney disease navigate dietary needs. I have a lot of information in there about this very topic.
Hi, my nephrologist never prescribes me any meds for CKD3. He only tells me to eat a balanced diet. If your potassium level is normal, don't be afraid to eat some bananas and avocados but in moderation of course. However, I don't eat bananas. I choose other fruits such as apples, grapes, and berries. I am also worried about my diet. I want to see a dietitian but again my doctor didn't recommend me one. I choose my food and cook at home most of the time. I eat salmon, chicken and eggs in moderation. I always have vegetables and eat beans for my protein. I will have my bloodwork done next week. If my numbers are bad, I will insist on talking to a renal dietitian. Good luck to both of us.
Thanks for this Doctor! Can you discuss about the bladder too, how to take care of it & signs it may not be working properly.
Thanks so much for commenting @haydee1981 - making a note of your suggestion now for a future video.
I really like that you mention exercise, it's probably the best thing that ever happened to my health!
I always says exercise is the true miracle drug! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
I was told by my doctors. No need to take anything. Carry on as usual. No worry! 😮
Hey DC I do some blood test and my gfr is 55 and my creatinine is 108 ,am I at the risk of kidney desease?
I am a CKD stage 3 patient. My latest GFR is 59.6 and my creatinine is 78 but before this, my GFR was 57.5, crea 81. And even before this, my GFR was 56.7, crea 82 and before this, my GFR was 68.5, crea 69. This was my best coz I was on the way to stage 2, but all the numbers changed again. It is frustrating. Have a check again because we need a few tests within three months to finally be diagnosed as a CKD patient. I will have my bloodwork done next week. I am hoping my numbers get better.
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great advice as always !! - i broke up with nsaids about a year ago - i was eating Advil like candy for a knee injury - but my doctor was like... you gonna be sorrrrry ... and i did notice was raising my BP a little = so i stopped them altogether - so i started walking instead of running until it got a bit better - used ice and those icy hot patches.
Keep up the great work Kat. Always a great idea to stop relying on the NSAIDS since they can lead to a lot of other problems when taken like that. Very proud of you for these changes.
I Am 67 yrs creatine is 1.36 is it normal?
Hello Doctor my creatinine level is 1.79, so what should I do? Thanks.
Was that 1.79 a one off thing or is it part of a rising trend based on previous blood work? If it's a one off reading then you should be checking your diet, medication or supplements. However, if it's a rising trend your PCP should definitely be giving you a consult to a nephrologist.
Do most of these plus extra Virginia oli
Why?
Do alkaline water do good for stage 3a ckd
I made a video about this @vinayakasyamprasad9790 - You can check it out here -- ua-cam.com/video/Cn6yTag6KDE/v-deo.html
Diabetic with ckd 3. My biggest concern of late is insulin resistance. Currently take 2 meds 1 being popular injectable but non seem to help. Do you have any info on correcting insulin resistance ? Thanks for all you do ! Navigating ckd is quite the challenge when other health issues are involved.
Watching barbara oneil on that subject
This is a terrific idea for a future video to cover as it is a complicated issue. Thank you so much for the question and I will try and answer this in a follow up.
Beat Diabetes on UA-cam.
There’s medication?
What do it mean when you see 3 bobbing when you use bathroom stage 3
First time I’ve seen you Doctor and I’m listening.
Yano Doctor… I hope you read this and I m sooo ill. Been ill since being born. Like horrid things happening all my life. Nearly died soo many times. My father paedophiled me.
Stress all my life. Accident when 5 . Bad traffic accident.bent my spine. No one knew. Ankalosing spondylitis.. need new shoulder. Spine had it. No good. Thyroid under. I can’t exercise. Bed bound. Lost a child. " demodex. In my body. In hair.. undermy skin. Inside my body ,bowels. I just shave my head now. Out of my anus. Bite me coming out. Sores all over my body. Stomach probs. Twisted body. Ribs ache soo bad. Got Asthma now. Inside my lungs. Lathe aorta hole macular deign’ and cataracts ,both eyes. This all befor menopause. Now after last test bloods. Seen I’ve gotten C.K.D. 3 …. I’m sooo soo fed up. Just existing. Don’t know where to start . Hhhelp. 😢😊
I have question Blake if you thought you like to follow up with this appreciate very much if you can ! I had foamy urine ! I got a urine & blood test ! Results high levels of uric acid & high levels of protein ! Okay so time for the 24 hr test much later on actually let’s say a couple of months ! Okay start to finish on 24 hr done correctly and handed in and blood work again along side of the 24 Hr okay completed results are normal protein levels normal uric acid levels but traces of blood in my urine okay so that makes ya think now as time has gone on since 24 test even with normal protein levels in my urine I still have foamy urine ! I might add ( Always ) What would be my suggested next step for me to figure why in fact I had high protein levels small sample test then 24 hr test and results normal ( protein ) I know I should be and I am concerned what should be the next step medically to be sure of my foamy consistent urine obviously there’s a answer to the question hoping you can answer it I have no other real kidney symptoms but yes I know the kidneys can be silent and patient isn’t aware of progression but any of my research listening to proteinia in urine a big concern but I’ve done as you say get tested ! So now what to do ! Sincerely Mark ! Hoping to hear back !!!
Exercise is free. Nobody will finance a research to prove that walking is the best multivitamin, because they can't patente walking.
@tarwingrill4531 - you are absolutely spot on. I always say the real miracle drug is exercise!
There's been evidence already that exercise improve all aspects of health in general, no need for these things you mentioned
Thanks Doc. I'm not always motivated to drink water but I do drink 4 to 5 cups of black and green tea (unsweetened) a day. Does that count?
Also, could you kindly make a video about CKD and pregnancy? I'm CKD 3B, 36-year-old African female with a previous non-complicated pregnancy before I had CKD(10 years ago). I'm not currently pregnant but we are thinking about it.
@ireadwhatilike1967 That is a great idea for a video - Thank you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. And yes tea is always a great option when it is not sweetened.
Thank you doc @@thecookingdoc
Find a doctor who has studied nutrition.
My creatinine is 0.9....is it dangerous...
No it’s in the normal range.
@@nadersherif5742 I am in India sir I want to talk you sir how can I