What kind of symptoms do you have.
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, 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) 
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’ 
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)
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.
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
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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)
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.
, 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) 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)
Yes I'm now in stage 4 mainly I notice alot more fatigue and itching. Every now and then I will have some serious back pain which will last a few days then go away. Alot of fatigue though
I’m sorry you are having the back pain, fatigue, and itching. I’m stage 3b and at time I feel exhausted. It’s usually early evening sitting on the couch watching tv. I fall asleep lol. I have some itching but not too bad. I have had a little pain but it’s hard to know what’s what because I have dealt with scoliosis since 8th grade. I’ve been in pain for most of my life as a 71 yr old. I just need to remember to drink all my water. I know that makes things better. Are you eating a plant based diet to try and slow the progression? Have a Merry Christmas and keep fighting the good fight 💚 Cindy (Team Member) , thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. This is not an easy journey, but we can do it. I know we are all different, but I know that changing my lifestyle helped a lot. What is one change you have made that you can share with the community? Diane (Team Member)
