Maybe this would be helpful with nephrotic syndrome.
I can’t help but wonder how many of the chronic kidney problems are being caused by a lot of the drugs they sell us to ease other symptoms...
In 2015 my GFR was about 60 (Level 5, healthy kidney) and age was 77. In 2017 my GFR was around 40 where it has stayed ever since (Level 3, less healthy kidney). There was NO significant change in my supplements, and only drug has been levothyroxin (75 mg.). In 2016 I spent a week in bed with Salmonella (lab confirmed) and lost over 5 lbs. Could that have affected my kidneys permanently?
I have avoided my doctor’s suggestion that I take anti-cholesterol meds as my mother and all but one of 5 siblings lived to around 90, and my father, and his father with 5 siblings also, all but one. lived into their 90s and 2 of those great aunts died at 103 and 104. So since my health is usually good, no heart symptoms, and I eat carefully, don’t smoke or drink have decided to avoid the cholesterol meds. Does that make good medical sense?
I have just decided to do a serious bout of dieting to drop from near 150 to 135 lbs. (5’3”) using an Atkins approach—minimal carbs, moderate fats, plenty of low carb veggies, and more protein than usual. I am a little concerned about overloading my kidney’s since this post mentioned protein in the urine issues. I am currently eating about 45 grams protein a day and thinking about increasing to 60 grams daily. Would that be a safe increase? My doctor has been tracking my annual blood levels for ten years, but never suggested I meet with a kidney specialist in my HMO, he has mentioned blood levels related to kidney health, but not made any specific recommendations. Should he or I be doing more? I am able to read my blood work after my annual physicals including GFR levels. As a result of the Covid years I have increased my Vitamin D3, Zinc, and Quercetin/Vitamin C intake.