Doctor Suggested Low Sodium, Low Protein Diet - Kidney Problems Posted: 11-18-07 15:12pm
The last time i was at the doctor for one
of my constant kidney problems. She
suggested me drinking only water and going
on a low sodium low protien diet? I dont
want to go to a dietician, is anyone else
on this diet? How much of each can i have
a day?
What other things can i do to help my
kidneys? Like what else can really harm
them?
I am 22 and have always had health
problems but im trying to work them out it
seems food is the enemy in all my
problems.
What kidney problem are you dealing with?
High calcium levels?
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Doctor Suggested Low Sodium, Low Protein Diet - Kidney Problems Posted: 06-11-08 18:48pm
Hi Dunksize2,
My daughter is 18 and has had a year of
kidney problems. She was told she has the
beginning of kidney disease. Her
nephrologist also put her on a low sodium,
low protein diet. He said think of meat
as a garnish and eat 7 - 9 fruits and
vegetables per day, plus drinking 100 oz
of water a day. She is also on a
diuredtic and potassium citrate, not
potassium idode. Fruit/vege servings are
1/2 cup.
I have heard of a renal nutritionist that
I'm going to look into. The diet he gave
her was the DASH diet, but I think it has
too much meat in it. I also need to know
what is the minimum sodium amount so she
doesn't lose electrolytes and get weak
from lack of protein.
