May 18, 2024 · Hi, I've contributed to several discussions regarding kidney disease at various stages. I'm interested in experiences living long-term at stage 4. My eGFR (creatinine) is 27. I've gone to 25, …

Nov 17, 2017 · I was diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease a few months back. I am now suffering from dizziness. It’s slmost everyday. My doctor told me to drink a lot of water and stay away from …

Oct 21, 2019 · My husband who is 75 is in stage 4 kidney disease according to his gfr. His last Gfr was 27. That sounds terrible to me, but his nephrologist says he is stable. He is not diabetic. His …

Aug 27, 2025 · Problem I’m facing is I’ve been focusing a lot of attention to my stage 4 kidney disease and following a strict renal diet - low calcium, low protein diet. Thus seems to be the opposite of what …

Aug 17, 2025 · I have stage 3 kidney disease and I used to cringe before every visit to my kidney specialist. Dr Soni used to give me such news as your kidney functions are low and you need to …

Dec 13, 2017 · I was just diagnosed with stage 1 chronic Kidney disease. I need to change my diet and I don’t have a clue where to start. I have been reading online and I’m getting confused with different …

Dec 6, 2020 · You ask an interesting question. I am Stage 4 CKD at 24%. Have you spoken to your nephrologist about the intermittent fasting plan? Some studies have shown those with polycystic …

Jul 29, 2021 · Is this common with Stage 3 or 4 CKD? He has also been suffering from chronic diarrhea lately (once or twice a day a couple of times a week). He is 88. Doesn't want to go to doctor and …

Sep 28, 2025 · I've been in kidney failure for about three years (currently in 3b), caused by long-term use of a medication for acid reflux. That medication is omeprazole, formerly known as Prilosec. I …

Jun 11, 2018 · (Stage 4 CKD.) As a retired nurse I knew to immediately go on a renal diet and within two month my GFR was at 33%. At that time I went on a vegetarian renal diet (it can't be called vegan …