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What kind of symptoms do you have.

  1. Hi , thank you for your question. I hope people will chime in to share what symptoms they experience. It can really differ person to person and depend on what stage one is in. While you wait for some to chime in, you might be interested in some of these links: https://chronic-kidney-disease.net/symptoms & https://chronic-kidney-disease.net/forums/symptoms. I hope this may help! Warmly, Minel (Team Member)

    1. From what I have read, MOST people don’t realize the have CKD until Stage 3 or more..It’s a silent little disease, apparently!! Just sayin’

    2. This is so true! I think this is what frustrates people most! Many times people will go years without their doctor even catching it. What stage were you in when you were diagnosed? - Kat (Team Member)

  2. I'm in stage 2. I wish i would have been told how serious it is and what i need to do to slow the process down. What do I need to avoid eating and symptoms to look for.

    1. my issue with something like a DASH, etc., is that I am a grazer..
      Seriously..
      I eat rarely..
      If there was a pill for food I would take it..
      I guess I should look at that..Except..I fill up SUPER FAST!!
      Any suggestions?

      Best,
      Gabby,
      Maine
      I don’t think I have a number
      🤔

    2. hey Gabby. I guess if you are a grazer maybe focus on fresh fruits and vegetables. Even applesauce, fruit in its own juice, salads, hummus with fresh cut vegetables, almond butter and apples. My meals are sauteed vegetables in avocado oil over brown rice with fruit on the side. I hope you can find something that works for you. Cindy (TM)

  3. The most prominent is energy. I've lost a lot. And that is hard on the psyche. Also I get itchy areas like near my armpits. This is from too much protein not being filtered properly.

    1. , I am just checking in to see how you are doing? How are you doing with the fatigue? It can take so much out of you. We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member)

    2. I just had my 6-month follow-up visit. I had kept a journal of different things that were going on in my body for the doctor. I did notice I had swelling in my ankles, and I would go to the bathroom all night long. I always felt weak and tired. How are things going on with you? Diane (Team Member)

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