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Parma, MI
August 31, 2025
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A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

When I started in Feb (stage 3.5) I had no appetite, some nausea, weak, sleep problems, itchy skin, problems concentrating. I started drinking at least 80oz water/day, walking 3x/day (last thing I wanted to do) and supplements of high protein drink plus the food types I was allowed (minus dark colas, alcohol and high sodium) Still miss my “coke” but if it’ll save what’s left of my kidneys it’s worth it and I’m much better

September 23, 2025
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I forgot to mention that I am 61 years old and very active

September 3, 2025
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

THC is the ONLY thing keeping me eating. I have stage 3a. I only weigh 88-90 lbs and am 5 ft tall. I did weigh over 95-98 but i often have no appetite and even when i do have an appetite and manage to gain a few pounds, it falls right back off. I need a high calorie low protein weight gainer. Can't take prescription appetite stimulants because of bad side effects. Tried Periactin and almost burned my house down. Megace wasn;t effective either. THC, on the other hand, works great.

September 3, 2025
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I wish I knew the answer! I have tried THC with some success but I realize it’s not available to everyone! Force feeding myself was making my body rebel!😩

September 2, 2025
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I'm the same way. As my kidneys get bigger i don't have a appetite and I force myself to eat to at times or i don't eat at all.

September 2, 2025

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