Living with Stage 3b CKD means your kidneys are moderately damaged, with an eGFR between 30–44. Having an atrophied (shrunken) left kidney means it's likely doing very little work, so your functioning kidney is carrying most of the load. This makes protecting it even more important.
Here are some key areas to focus on:
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Living with Stage 3b CKD means your kidneys are moderately damaged, with an eGFR between 30–44. Having an atrophied (shrunken) left kidney means it's likely doing very little work, so your functioning kidney is carrying most of the load. This makes protecting it even more important.
Here are some key areas to focus on:
- Diet: Reducing salt, potassium, and phosphorus can help ease the burden on your working kidney
- Blood pressure management: Keeping blood pressure controlled is critical to slowing progression
- Hydration: Staying properly hydrated supports kidney function
- Medications: Work closely with your nephrologist to avoid anything that could harm your kidney
- Regular monitoring: Frequent check-ins help catch any changes early Living with CKD can also take a toll mentally. Feelings of anxiety or uncertainty about the future are very common. About a quarter of people with CKD experience depression, and about a third experience anxiety at some point.
Don't hesitate to bring mental health concerns up with your nephrologist — they can connect you with the right support, including therapists familiar with chronic kidney conditions.
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