dad has stage 3 kidney disease. Help?

[teesa2you]

My father is 72 yrs old. In bad health from stroke, heart and diabetes complications. I am involved with his care but he also has a full time caregiver.
I have no idea where to start. His nephrologist just told me to limit his amount of protein. Cut down the red meat. Little chicken,fish is all he can have.
He was in the hospital for kidney failure and they brought up his level to stage 3.
I am no expert, but I think there should be a limit on protein? Anyone have helpful links or a formula for me? The doc did not send us to a dietician. He also has to limit his intake on carbs because of diabetes.

[Gary123]

how do they bring him from kidney failure to stage three ? I have never heard of that before.

[Misela]

Welcome!
Ask to see a renal dietician with your father, because there are plans for how much protein a person needs based on kidney function, size and other factors, like being post-op. Mine gave me a number of grams (helpful for packaged foods) and ounces per day. The diet and nutrition helper below has a form you could print and take with. It has some questions to ask about protein, potassium and modifications for diabetes. It looks like you can use that info. to customize a food plan, once you have the guidelines.
The guidelines could be different for everyone.
Take care,
Missie

[teesa2you]

Thank you!
I have no idea how they brought him back to stage 3..or if that is even possible. I just know that is what the nephrologist told me. Maybe he thought he would make it easier for me to understand that way. I am going to call over there and ask if he can go to a dietician. Is it normal for them to also see a urologist?

[TRB]

From what I have read acute kidney disease can be improved but chronic cannot.

[annie]

Originally Posted by TRB

From what I have read acute kidney disease can be improved but chronic cannot.

Agree with the above.

A person's GFR can plummet for a number of reasons, including exposure to toxic chemicals or over use of NSAIDS (there are m any other reasons). In those cases, removal of the toxin will generally allow for increase of the GFR.

As with all things kidney related, it really depends on the nature of your disease process.

[TRB]

Originally Posted by annie

Agree with the above.

A person's GFR can plummet for a number of reasons, including exposure to toxic chemicals or over use of NSAIDS (there are m any other reasons). In those cases, removal of the toxin will generally allow for increase of the GFR.

As with all things kidney related, it really depends on the nature of your disease process.

Annie, can't one slow or stop CKD progression when they control the issue that has created the CKD. That along with proper eating habits and exercise?

[nancy]

3 Kidney disease is also known as Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease. Sometimes this type of disease can be cure through a natural treatment of Ayurveda also it might increase the expectations for recovery. On the other hand you must go through the diet guidelines strictly.

[cateyes74006]

Nancy, I have stage 3 Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease. I am interested in what you can tell me about Ayurveda? I would love to know more.

[Tonia]

teesa2you-- I am sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure that seeing a renal dietician would help him. It's so hard to watch our parents becoming ill. Will be thinking about your family.


cateyes-- I am not against using alternative therapies along with medical treatment. But, you have to be very careful when someone claims that ckd or any chronic disease can be cured through natural treatments. Learn as much as you can about ckd and talk honestly with your Dr. if you decide to explore other treatment options.

Ayurveda--use of herbs, nutrition, cleansing and acupressure massage.

Toni