Kidney Health is Important !

[Yvonne Smith]

One if the things I discovered when I learned about my heart failure was that the heart problems also caused kidney problems, and I had kidney failure along with the heart failure.
At one time, my kidney function on my GFR was down to about 34GFR, which is really low. Now, I take a powder called “Kidney Restore”, and along with trying to have a healthy diet, it has helped my kidney function a whole lot.
The last time i had labs done, my kidneys were almost out of kidney failure, which has to be above 59GFR, and mine was up to 57.

Just like with the heart failure, the doctors told me that the kidney failure would never improve; but changing to a healthy Whole Foods eating plan, and extra supplements has helped both my heart and my kidneys.
Here is the kidney supplement that i use.

 

[Don Alaska]

I, too, was once in renal failure due to medical mismanagement rather than heart problems. I don't recall my eGFR, but my BUN was over 75 and my creatinine was 4 or 5. They were prepping me for dialysis when everything suddenly returned to normal. Divine intervention IMHO. My kidneys now seem to be working normally, but I watch any NSAIDs I take, as they are the #1 cause of renal failure in seniors so I am told.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

I, too, was once in renal failure due to medical mismanagement rather than heart problems. I don't recall my eGFR, but my BUN was over 75 and my creatinine was 4 or 5. They were prepping me for dialysis when everything suddenly returned to normal. Divine intervention IMHO. My kidneys now seem to be working normally, but I watch any NSAIDs I take, as they are the #1 cause of renal failure in seniors so I am told.

My doctor had not told me not to take the NSAIDS until the last time I was in the office. I seldom take any kind of pain meds, but did occasionally take Alleve, or the generic substitute; but now I just take a plain aspirin if necessary, as it appears they are the least dangerous of any pain reliever.

 

[Jacob Petersheim]

Yeah, I have had my share of heart failure and lymphedema, and medical interest in my kidneys as well. All in addition to Type 2 diabetes.

I been told that the drugs that I am on for diabetes each has some protective benefit for my kidneys. These now include Metformin, Mounjaro, and Farxiga.

I quiz the doctor on this every visit. I'm seeing an internal medicine group so I get "residents" but each of them have been consistent in the opinion. About half of the visits their supervisor comes in to recheck and consult, and I grill him just the same. Are we certain this is best?

So far so good. And by now they know me in that office and over in Cardiology in the same hospital and medical complex. From the feedback I don't feel like a nameless sheep and I have some trust. They listen to my questions and don't brush me off. I make noise, and if I don't want to proceed with something they back off or make adjustments.


I have not been told that I can take aspirin again, but I'm on Eliquis too. Thankfully I seldom have pain and nothing ever significant.

 

[Don Alaska]

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Yeah, I have had my share of heart failure and lymphedema, and medical interest in my kidneys as well. All in addition to Type 2 diabetes.

I been told that the drugs that I am on for diabetes each has some protective benefit for my kidneys. These now include Metformin, Mounjaro, and Farxiga.

I quiz the doctor on this every visit. I'm seeing an internal medicine group so I get "residents" but each of them have been consistent in the opinion. About half of the visits their supervisor comes in to recheck and consult, and I grill him just the same. Are we certain this is best?

So far so good. And by now they know me in that office and over in Cardiology in the same hospital and medical complex. From the feedback I don't feel like a nameless sheep and I have some trust. They listen to my questions and don't brush me off. I make noise, and if I don't want to proceed with something they back off or make adjustments.


I have not been told that I can take aspirin again, but I'm on Eliquis too. Thankfully I seldom have pain and nothing ever significant.

Metformin is tough on kidneys @Jacob Petersheim. I am not sure about the other two drugs. I do know that kidney function should be checked before starting metformin and periodically thereafter. Here is a somewhat older research paper on the subject.

 

[Jacob Petersheim]

Metformin is tough on kidneys @Jacob Petersheim. I am not sure about the other two drugs. I do know that kidney function should be checked before starting metformin and periodically thereafter. Here is a somewhat older research paper on the subject.

I appreciate the information.

I seem to tolerate the stuff just fine, but I do get lab work covering kidney function pretty regularly. This year I've had tests twice already and I have another scheduled.

But it can't hurt for me to bring it up again. Thanks.

 

[Don Alaska]

I appreciate the information.

I seem to tolerate the stuff just fine, but I do get lab work covering kidney function pretty regularly. This year I've had tests twice already and I have another scheduled.

But it can't hurt for me to bring it up again. Thanks.

You probably know about microalbumin testing. It is a good and common way to check kidney damage, especially in diabetics.

 

[Marie Mallory]

Kidney Restore is on its way here. it did help with the flow. Haven't seen a doctor in about 3 years now so we do need some more blood work soon.

 

[Marie Mallory]

Got the Kidney Restore delivery yesterday, back on it tomorrow.