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I’ve been having bad late-afternoon energy crashes. Do any of you have that? My chiropractor thought it sounded like low blood sugar crashes

A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sacramento, CA
August 27
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A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I have the same energy crashes as a matter of fact , I am going through now. They took me off my blood pressure.Medication and my e g f r came up to 47. I am so happy about that, but the fatigue at times can be overwhelming.\n Sometimes I have to just fight through it to go to a doctor's appointment or to go get groceries or to walk my dog. But it's one of the things that I live with since being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.\nI wish I could give you better news but make sure your doctors check your B and D vitamin levels. Sometimes that is what's causing your extreme tired. Hang in there, it dubs, get better.It doesn't always stay low energy. I also try to take naps during the day. If I can. You are strong , you can get through this

August 27
MyKidneyDiseaseTeam

Late-afternoon energy crashes are a really common experience for people with kidney disease — so you're definitely not alone in this!

With kidney disease, fatigue often happens because the kidneys are less able to filter waste from the blood. That waste buildup can make you feel drained and even affect your ability to Show Full Answer

Late-afternoon energy crashes are a really common experience for people with kidney disease — so you're definitely not alone in this!

With kidney disease, fatigue often happens because the kidneys are less able to filter waste from the blood. That waste buildup can make you feel drained and even affect your ability to concentrate. There are several kidney-related reasons why energy crashes can happen, including:

- Anemia — low red blood cell levels, which are common with kidney disease, can cause significant fatigue
- Electrolyte imbalances — when electrolytes are off, it can zap your energy
- Poor sleep — kidney disease can disrupt sleep quality, leaving you running on empty by afternoon
- Iron or B12 deficiency — both affect red blood cell production and energy levels

It's worth bringing this up with your nephrologist rather than relying on a chiropractor's input for kidney-related symptoms. A simple blood test can check for anemia, iron levels, electrolytes, and other markers that might explain those crashes. Getting to the root cause means getting the right fix! 💪

August 27
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Sounds like you’re taking good care of yourself. 🙏

August 27
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I take a morning and afternoon nap, usually 30 minutes each. My nephrologist kept telling me it was my bathroom trips at night that made me tired. Now that I’m almost stage 5, it’s just part of CKD.

August 27

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