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Avatar m tn You have a lot of risk factors so I would start taking care of your kidneys now. Low salt diet, avoid potassium rich foods like potatoes and tomatoes and dark colored pop - except rootbeer is okay, and keep your protein moderate (no more protein than the size of your closed fist - two times a day). (if you google you can find the whole list). And keeping your high blood pressure under control. If you haven't already an appointment with a nephrologist may be in order.
1415174 tn?1453243103 I have been on a very low fat, whole plant based diet for the last 2 years. This is after much reading and now I can't go back to eating the fatty western diet. I don't even care for it. It is interesting how the taste buds change fairly quickly even after a long time of having a bad diet. There is so much literature out there that shows how bad it is to eat a high fat diet and too much meat. Yet a lot of people are on the Paleo diet including some friends. It is very acidic.
Avatar f tn 90 grams of protein a day is not really good for your kidneys. You'd be spilling protein into your urine far more than you already are. With your liver the way it is you sound like you are a risk for HELLP syndrome which is why they may want to deliver early even though your BP is in check.
Avatar m tn Do you think a low protein diet can stabilize a patient with stage four kidney disease? I have had stage 4 kidney disease for almost five years. I have maintained a creatinine level of 2.9 through diet. I watch my potassium, under 2,000 mg & have stopped eating animal protein. I still eat eggs & cheese but other than that no dairy. I think it is a small price to pay to avoid a kidney transplant. My weight is stable under this regimen after years of yo yo dieting.
10389360 tn?1410823968 Protein is tough on the kidneys and a high protein diet can have them working overtime, just not sure if its a good mix since the pregnancy itself also puts extra stress on the kidneys
Avatar f tn Will the Nupro hurt his kidneys (too much added protein)? Is there another food besides the Royal Canin that has low protein but will give him more nutrition and also be good for his kidneys? Do you recommend Azodyl and Epakitin along with the Nupro or is that too much for his kidneys? I want him on a good food for his kidneys but don't want other things to be affected like it is now. Thanks so much for any help or advice.
Avatar n tn A little while ago i had a nondiabetic doctor recommend a low carbohydrate diet to help keep my blood sugars low and when i mentioned it to my endocrinologist she said that that type of diet puts extra strain on the kidneys and since diabetics are already prone to kidney problems they should avoit it. i would recommend that at your next doctor appointment you ask to be referred to a dietician to go over the proper diet aspects for a diabetic.
Avatar f tn Protein in your urine can mean something wrong with your kidneys. Make sure you are eating enough carbohydrates. Talk to your midwife about your diet.
Avatar m tn you can try curcumin pills or in the diet and reservatrol pills, i believe that s what improves kidneys function in fibroguard, having protein in urine is never a good sign especially if viread has to be continued for life.
Avatar f tn Diet and exercise can lessen the severity of kidney stones which may form. Organic diet may be helpful. A diet low in high protein foods like meat, low in high oxalate foods like spinach, rhubarb, peanuts, and low in sodium may help. A diet high in fiber like fruits, vegetables can be very helpful. Vitamin A is helpful in preventing the formation of stones. The good sources of vitamin A are alfalfa, apricots, cantaloupes, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and squash.
Avatar n tn alot of vegetarians eat ALOT of soy and soy is a protein. Too much protein is bad for the kidneys. I would suggest talking to your doctor about it. Also, read the labels on the food you buy, you will be surprised at how much soy is in alot of stuff you wouldnt even think it would be in..
Avatar n tn I have recently started to feed my (16 year-old) cat a high protein diet (Orijen), devoid of all carbs, hoping to stay away from diabetes that way. Now the vet tells me that's a bad idea because a high protein level in food (anything over 40%) leads to the production of urea and actually harms the cat's kidneys. I am very confused. My cat is healthy, but which is the right food composition to keep it that way?
Avatar f tn ) He likes this well enough to eat it, but not well enough to use for training treats. Do any of you know of small, chewy, low protein, low phosphorus treats? Thanks!
Avatar n tn I was affected by the same thing. I found that I was low in calcium. I had been eating high protein bars. Some very high. I didn't realize the protein was leaching out any calcium I had. Symptoms were, chest pain, kidney pain, shakey muscles, and loss of feeling in hands and fingers. Also cunfusion, brain fog adn fatigue. Once I started calcium tabs 1500 mg. per day and stopped the bars, symptoms began to go away. Kidneys were hurting after the chest pain.
Avatar m tn This happened to my 16 year old Terrier mix, he lost his muscles mass due to a diet of low in protein. His vet prescribed a low protein dog food to protect his kidneys. This was the worst thing she could have done. I've since learned that his kidneys were not that bad for his age, and these low protein diets do nothing to protect the kidneys or cure kidney disease in dogs. He lost so much weight and lost his hair. He became very weak, and lethergic.
Avatar n tn My dog, a 10 year old female bichon frise, Daisy, was diagnosed with a kidney problem about 8 weeks ago. After having blood tests and a urine protein screen my vet explained that the kidneys were functioning, but that too much protein was passing thru holes in the kidneys. The vet put her on a low protein diet (Hill's Prescription Diet U/D, canned), prescribed 1/2 tablet of 5 mg. Enalapril twice daily and instructed me not to give her anything high in protein.
1377925 tn?1278953663 ve been researching online and have found there to be a disagreement on whether to feed a puppy a low protein diet, as well as seeing other treatments involving high quality protein rather than low protein diets? I've seen a lot of sites recommending egg whites as it is high quality protein and low phosphorus. Should I consider adding egg whites on top of the prescription diet? Or would I need to choose to go with one or the other?
Avatar n tn t warn people about this as much as they do. That being said, a low carb diet might mean you are eating way too much protein, or it could mean you just eat somewhat more protein. Eating too much protein can cause kidney problems. Statins, as far as I know and I'm not an expert, are more of a problem for the liver and the joints.
Avatar m tn There is no definitive answer to your question, which is why it's hard to tell what's true and what isn't. Nobody really knows. Heavy protein intake for long periods of time can damage the kidneys. The ideal amount of protein for a normal diet isn't as high as people think it is, but there are different dietary theories about how much is the right amount; for bodybuilders, more protein helps build muscle.
Avatar f tn There can be many factors, but for me it was just my diet. In general I am a big meat, bean, all around protein eater and my body stores it longer, or digests it slower. So they will just watch and make sure it isnt something else causing it and if it levels out they'll make sure it isnt causing any other issues.
Business woman1 Something has damaged your kidney function and this needs to be identified. In general, a low protein diet is recommended but only do this with the advice of a nutritionist so you dont lower your protein intake too low. I don't know of any supplements that are recommended for CKD. More commonly, patients are instructed to avoid taking too many meds and vitamins that need to be filtered through the kidneys.
Avatar n tn Discuss the high protein diet with your physician given that your BUN levels are elevated. The diet may need to be modified.A baseline glomerular filtration rate may be readily computed given your laboratory values. Ask your physician about this . I also suggest that your fasting blood sugar be taken just to rule out an underlying diabetic state. Your ESR is elevated. This may signal an underlying inflammatory process.
Avatar f tn given their water-depletion, low protein amount, and the low biological value of the protein (plant vs animal-based) that they are comprised of. I would have to be stranded on a desert island with no other food source before I would ever consider feeding these diets to any cat in my care. Regarding hydration, I must say that I find it truly amazing when I hear about the very large numbers of cats receiving subcutaneous fluids while being maintained on a diet of dry food.