Disaster of kidney failure

@DaddyEvil (147653)

• United States

24 Sep 23

@crossbones27 All I can say is what my doctor told me yesterday. Maybe there are different kinds of kidney problems. I don't know.

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@GardenGerty (163406)

• United States

24 Sep 23

@DaddyEvil Yes, there are different types of kidney disease. I knew someone who was drinking all these MLM protein shakes to lose weight and she damaged her kidneys badly. My sister was told to drink about five standard water bottles of water per day and avoid certain foods, but she had stones. We have been to ER today with some kidney or bladder issues for Bob.

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (50546)

• Mojave, California

24 Sep 23

@DaddyEvil Could be, I do think most will say just do not go overboard. People think well if this is good, lets do more than necessary. No, its only good if that is what your body requires. If doctor told you a gallon a day he may be right. It depends on weight and how active you are or just how much you sweat. My friends mom is in late 70's and cannot move well, so doubt she really needs that much water.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (64196)

• Centralia, Washington

24 Sep 23

A friend of mine was on kidney dialysis. The procedure was hard on her and yes she ate a restricted diet.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

That is why prevention is better than cure

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@GardenGerty (163406)

• United States

24 Sep 23

Bob has kidney problems caused by his heart medicines and by his cancer treatments. At this time they do not restrict his potassium or protein, and they want him to drink more water BUT his heart cannot handle more water as it collects around it. It becomes more and more difficult to be healthy.Medicines that help his heart hurt his kidneys.

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@GardenGerty (163406)

• United States

24 Sep 23

@allknowing No, but he is on a diuretic. Until he spent all the time in the hospital last year he never had swelling. I am sure some types of kidney disease are as you say. I also have known people who had to cut out all the potassium rich foods, but Bob does not have those orders. As I posted in another response I had a coworker that severely damaged her kidneys with protein drinks. So when I was making protein shakes for Bob I was also asking about that.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

25 Sep 23

@GardenGerty May be in your husband's case it may not be failure

@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

I always thought defective kidneys cannot take the load of too much water consumption. Is there a swelling round your husband's ankles?

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Kareng

@kareng (73587)

• United States

24 Sep 23

I remember that fact with the bananas from my dad's journey with kidney disease. He was also restricted on water intake and other forms of liquid, as well.

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Kareng

@kareng (73587)

• United States

24 Sep 23

@allknowing That is possible.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

Yes that is how a kidney failure is managed when it comes to diet But may be there are other kidney issues where drinking water is recommended.

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (50546)

• Mojave, California

24 Sep 23

When kidneys in bad shape, have to do everything a lot less to make them work less I hard. I heard at that point just cranberries and and cabbage is good for kidneys. Problem is cranberries and juice have natural sugar and sugar is actually very bad for kidneys and liver. So maybe food just like cabbage. Kidney beans are not even good for kidneys if they in bad shape because they have lots of magnesium and potassium.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

Sugar is OK for kidneys unless one has diabetes

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

@crossbones27 My niece who was so slim when she was in India now she cannot be recognised.

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@crossbones27 (50546)

• Mojave, California

24 Sep 23

@allknowing Fair point, to much sugar is what I should have said, welcome to America where all we do is sugar, salt and fat.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (109479)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

24 Sep 23

I am concerned about my health due to fears of kidney failure.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

24 Sep 23

You can get your blood checked to get a kidney profile atleast once a year. If the report is fine there is no need for you to diet.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (109479)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

24 Sep 23

@allknowing Thank you for the suggestion of getting a kidney profile.

snowy

@snowy22315 (189108)

• United States

24 Sep 23

Really? I never heard drinking water was bad for kidney failure.

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@allknowing (145277)

• India

25 Sep 23

Yes it is bad. It cannot drain out and hence one sees swelling

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (94526)

• Arvada, Colorado

24 Sep 23

Thanks and Mass Gen is a good hospital.

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relcap23

@florelway (23358)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

24 Sep 23

They have to limit intake of water because they cannot excrete them out already due to kidney failure.

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@GardenGerty (163406)

• United States

24 Sep 23

@allknowing Hubby's nephrologist says to drink when thirsty but not to drink to excess. I look at the pads of his fingers and they are shriveled as if he is dehydrated. His doctors all try to work to find what is best for him.

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