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Stg 3 ckd. Gfr 46.3, creatinine 1.3, alkaline phosphate 131. 18 yrs post Rny . Have every arthritis but RA. So confused on diet.

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Washington Court House, OH
February 1
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What dietary changes can help manage stage 3 CKD with your lab values?

With stage 3 CKD and a GFR of 46.3, you're in stage 3a, where your kidneys have moderate damage but still work. Diet confusion is completely understandable, especially with arthritis adding another layer of complexity.

Here are key dietary considerations Show Full Answer

What dietary changes can help manage stage 3 CKD with your lab values?

With stage 3 CKD and a GFR of 46.3, you're in stage 3a, where your kidneys have moderate damage but still work. Diet confusion is completely understandable, especially with arthritis adding another layer of complexity.

Here are key dietary considerations for stage 3 CKD:

Foods to Watch or Limit:
- High-potassium foods like spinach, chard, bananas, pomegranate, avocados, beans, legumes, nuts, and certain seafood
- Salt substitutes containing potassium chloride
- Excessive protein (though some protein is still needed)
- Foods high in phosphorus

Why This Matters:

Your kidneys aren't filtering as efficiently, so wastes, toxins, electrolytes, and fluid can build up in your blood. Managing what you eat helps reduce the workload on your kidneys and prevents complications like high potassium levels.

Next Steps:

Consider asking your doctor for a referral to a renal dietitian who can create a personalized meal plan that addresses both your kidney disease and arthritis needs. They can help you navigate the confusion and find foods that work for your specific situation.

A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam member shared: "I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD). I have watched it diligently since then and have been able to keep it stable."

February 1
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

For HBP I use hisbicus tea. Magnésium glycenate. Low dose 240 mg. For inflammation no starch or sugar diet could help you. Not easy changing our diets.. Good luck!

February 7
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Myself - lupus- fibro- gout- sero neg RA- wet& dry macular degen - ckd stage 3a - no thyroid - high blood pr - plus more.. when eyes went to wet mac. I start a tincture with every dark skin fruit I could find- pack jar level full of fruit then add 100 proof make sure there are no air bubbles [it has to be 100pr] let sit for aleast 1 week or two is better - strain. take 1/4" in a juice glass, then I add tart cherry juice for gout. Then I use corn silk tincture for high blood pr. went from 5 pill to only 2 once in a while.

February 7 (edited)
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

What kind of herbs? Can u please be more pacific for me? N what the herbs help with? Low blood pressure?

February 4
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

you have inflammation, you need herbs to reduce inflammation

February 3

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