I Was Diagnosed with Kidney Disease - Will I Need Dialysis?

I Was Diagnosed with Kidney Disease - Will I Need Dialysis? | The Cooking Doc®

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Have you been diagnosed with kidney disease and are worried that means going on dialysis? Or maybe you have Stage 3 kidney disease and wonder if you will deal with kidney failure or transplant?
Being diagnosed with kidney disease is certainly an overwhelming experience for everyone, especially those people who have never seen a kidney doctor (Nephrologist) before. I see patients all the time who are diagnosed with kidney disease from their primary care physician and are then sent to me with very little information.
More than 1 in 7 adults in America have chronic kidney disease. 37 million people in the US are estimated to have CKD (chronic kidney disease) and as many as 9 in 10 adults with CKD do not know they have CKD. 2 in 5 adults with severe CKD do not know they have CKD.
When these patients do learn of their diagnosis, it is very natural to wonder what the future of their kidney disease holds. Watch this video to hear my thoughts on these questions.
Content Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Kidney Disease Diagnosis
01:56 - Stage 3 CKD and Dialysis
02:32 - Preventing Kidneys from Getting Worse
03:36 - Family History / Genetic Predisposition
04:11 - Level of Protein in Urine
04:30 - Rate of Change in Kidney Disease / GFR
05:34 - Conclusion
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Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”.
The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way. I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.
Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and KZfaq sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 KZfaq subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.
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@ninamarshall7249 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh…my Dr told me I had Stage 2 and see you in 2 mos! Nothing else. I was scared outta my mind…lost 7 lbs in 3 weeks (down to 114) because I was afraid to eat anything that might damage my kidneys, drank more than 100oz of water a day, developed chest tightness and anxiety until I thought I was gonna have a heart attack. Luckily when I went to the Dr (a different one from the one who gave me the diagnosis) he calmed my fears, gave me some information and hope.

@Anon.5216 Жыл бұрын

I had ckd3 for SIX YEARS before I found out I had it. My incompetent GP never told me! It was the office who sent me a letter for a blood test. I questioned what it was for. That was when the Receptionist told me! I loathe and detest my GP.

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this Ditzy. Wishing you the best and hope you find a GP you trust.

@shovitsingh5938 Жыл бұрын

What is u r current creatinine level and bp ?

@davidandrews8007 10 ай бұрын

Funny the last 3 years we can look at youtube and our blood work on the internet.

@darincheong1695 Жыл бұрын

No matter kidney disease at what stage, dietary and portions control plus with doctor's medications & dietician guidance are the keys to stablise, slow progression and avoid dialysis. Persevere don't give up. Fr Singapore

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

Great supportive advice Darin!

@sandradoshier6787 Жыл бұрын

If you could point out some of the things one can do to slow down the progression of the disease, it would be helpful to many of us. I thank you for your time and much needed information.

@user-po7ks4iz4q Жыл бұрын

Low protein diet

@baddognobiscuit2 Жыл бұрын

He did. I'm still listening and he is describing that now. Changing your diet, exercise and taking medicines if they have been prescribed

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

I will make a note of this Sandra for a future video. I do have a lot of videos on my channel where I talk about managing kidney disease and slowing the progression. Check out this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epODnbyFmNKsdqM.html

@MaryGatdula Жыл бұрын

If you smoke, then quit now. Moderate exercise 30 min a day 5 days a week. Lower salt/sodium intake. Adk your doctor what else may help.

@claudiapayton5862 Ай бұрын

You are an awesome doctor. Thank you. I’ve been diagnosed with stage 3b and have started eating healthier foods. I will see a nephrologist in a couple of weeks to find out what my next steps are. Thank you for putting my mind at ease.

@lahomamoore5941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information, you help me so much

@toyj4429 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@erlinadelossantos9054 11 ай бұрын

Thanks doc blake very informative vidoes

@robm2707 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Doctor 👨‍⚕️ your so great 👍👍👍👍

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rob!!

@adsaad Жыл бұрын

Hi Doc, I am a CKD 3A patient. Mine was caused by my overdoing OTC meds and supplements. I have no high blood pressure or diabetes so my doctor didn't prescribe any medicine for me. He only advised me to eat right and continue living (hahaha) to slow down the progression of my kidney disease. So am I okay without any medication? I am actually grateful because I don't want to take medicine anymore because I am afraid that it will further damage my kidneys. Thank you always for your videos. You make me less worried.

@cindychristian1700 9 ай бұрын

Tylenol is ok! My doctors told me.

@M00159 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , doctor. That was very helpful. Can you do a video on transplants, or how the transplant “ list” works? I hear every state has a list and you can get on more than one list? Also, are there many specifics when it comes to a donor being a match? Do they have to be the same blood type? Within a certain age, or level of health? And how do kidney patients go about convincing a total stranger to become a donor? If you have no family or friends?

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea Frank. I will definitely keep this in mind for a future video. Thanks so much for watching.

@irvcuttler1365 Жыл бұрын

So, what to do with diet when at stage 3 with elevated (2+) proteinuria?

@jennydkwong Жыл бұрын

What about covid & long covid cause kidneys damaged? Can it reversable? What food should we eat?? Too many advises out there & i dont know whats the best

@analishykuspit6935 Жыл бұрын

Doc if a person have 259 level of creatinine is there really a need to take a dialysis?

@pmarieb4083 2 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed with stage 3a kidney disease today. My gfr dropped from 59 to 52 in one year. What is the difference between stage 3a and 3b?

@marteyraph7753 Жыл бұрын

Can l drink protein shakes after workout if am told there is protein in my urine

@kelliedougherty4041 Жыл бұрын

No!!! Plant based protein is easiest on kidneys. Shakes also have a lot of sugar.

@julietannsanderson590 Жыл бұрын

❤, doc what about stage 4 kidney disease?

@patriciapowell8223 Жыл бұрын

Good question. There is lees trust in the medical community since the pandemic than was happening before. Patients are less likely to believe a medical doctor now.

@bit7561 Жыл бұрын

I really do not trust doctor any longer

@thecookingdoc Жыл бұрын

I will make a note to make a video focusing on stage 4. With Stage 4 you still have an opportunity to slow the progression - so many of these tips from this video still applies.