Kidney Disease: Who's at risk, 6 Early Signs and the Tests you need.
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- 1 in 7 adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and don't even KNOW IT!
In this video I go over who's at risk for Kidney Disease, early symptoms of Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure and 4 tests you can take to check your kidney function.
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00:00 Statistics
00:54 Who's at Risk
02:06 6 Signs of CKD
07:52 Tests to check Kidney Function
08:55 Cost of Tests
NOTE: My channel is for awareness, community and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on my channel is meant to be taken as medical advice. I am not a doctor nor am I medically trained. I'm a patient who is suffering from Kidney Failure caused by FSGS. I'm sharing my own experience and own opinions. Be your own health advocate as you work with your healthcare provider.
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I went in for my yearly physical & found out I was in stage 3 kidney failure & that I have about 15 years left. I had NO IDEA!!! They retested me after a month of drinking lots of water and no longer taking Excedrin Migraine. My numbers went down and I was out of kidney failure by one point. It's been another year and I'm about to get them tested again. Wish me luck! 🍀
Good luck. God bless!
Sheila McMurray Please do a follow-up post after being re-tested. I would love to hear your results.
AMEN AMEN AMEN prayers up for you 🙏
God be with you Shellie🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
God bless you may God heal you 🙏❤
I started getting the symptoms you describe years ago. I TOLD my doctor about them and he blew it off. I gained a lot of weight, then lost 60 pounds in a month without trying. The doctor said “tell me how you did this. I need to lose weight, too!”. While he was on vacation, his replacement told me I had diabetes. The regular doctor NEVER tested my blood sugar! I’m stage 3 CKD now. The “old” doctor retired before I found out. I C went to a nephrologist and now HE is blowing it off like I have nothing to worry about. They all failed me. Even if someone listens now and tells me what I need to do to live a few years longer, it’s too late. Start keeping an eye on yourself young, don’t think doctors know what they’re doing for you, they don’t. Lay off salt and processed foods. Watch RUclips. You’ll get better information.
It is not too late. Do your research and study the foods that can help you with your kidneys. Also, we only need one kidney to survive so if you do your research you can find the countries where you can get a kidney transplant ( might be expensive but this is a major life saver) good luck and may God bless you!
Im sorry this happened to you but this is dangerous and terrible advice. If anyone feels like their doctor is irresponsible they should get a new primary care provider and also seek second or third or fourth opinions. I do my own research and if my doctor doesn’t acknowledge it then I know they don’t do their job bc patient education is something a good medical student learns next to good bedside manners.
@@Socialling I barely was able to find the GP I did. You don’t get a second opinion here in Canada unless you’re up for a 15 hour wait in an emergency room
Doctors really don't care. That is my experience. They are lazy.
@@aarbar6615 that’s terrible, I’m sorry you experienced that. Every one should have decent healthcare wherever they are. That said, I’d take a 15 hour wait if it gave me what I needed for peace of mind about my body/health. But I’m also a black woman who has to navigate healthcare knowing no one will advocate for me as much I will and that there are enough systemic biases that are finally being addressed in medical schools about the inequitable care given to certain groups. Best of luck to you in your journey.
As a board certified nephrologist for the past 20 years I can attest this is a nice overview. Good job!
Praying for a healing for everyone amen
Yes, many prayers.
Pray for me, please
@@debbiebrannon8874 ÀAMIIN
1. Change in urination
2. Fatigue
3. Edema (swelling/water retention)
4. Change in skin. Dryness, yellow color, gray color, itching.
5. Metallic taste in mouth, bad breath.
6. Weight loss. Food unappealing.
Thank you for summarising
I have all of these symptoms
I recently noticed when I am standing for long periods that my feet and ankle would swell. My eyes also felt weird. I went to the doctor and he said my blood pressure was a bit elevated. I went to see the eye doctor and she said, my blood pressure was affecting my eyes as well. So, I was put on lisinopril. I put on about 40 lbs in the last three years. So now I have to lose that weight. We have always watch our salt intake. Weight gain changes everything as you age.
Thank you so much!
Thanks☺️
1- change in urine
2- easily fatigued
3- edema
4- change in skin
5- metallic taste in mouth or bad breath
6- weight loss
My girl has it, she has a lot of medical problems. I'm so afraid I'm gonna lose her and she's only 41 😢
@@HeatherParks-rs4vq I'm sorry. People can often manage the condition.
I pray she will pay attention to the things she needs to do to have the best possible result.
Keep the faith. May God watch over her (& you).
I never had blemished skin before. Now I have that with itching , fluid gain etc. Not sleeping. I am terrified to do dialysis.
Add for risk if:
1. High blood pressure
2. Diabetes
3. Overweight
@@HeatherParks-rs4vq Yea but if she change the food she eat the body will heal it self but she has to be very intentional.
No meat , no dairy products, and no processed food . Look up these Dr , they are MD but they take a different approach. Also she’s has to keep her colon clean
Eat a “Whole Food” Plant base lifestyle
Dr McDougall
Dr Brooke Goldner
Dr T Campbell
Dr Esselstyn
With these Dr her health will turn for the good
Take Care
Thank you so much! I was told I had stage 3 kidney disease 3 years ago. I was never told about stage 1 or 2, so I was caught by surprise.
I was also diagnosed with diabetes the check up before this and I cried! I took metformin but after a year on it, was able to maintain healthy glucose levels with healthy eating. My last test that checked my kidneys, showed normal numbers! Thanks be to God.
Sounds like you worked really hard to be healthy. Glad to hear that your Kidney's are doing well!
@@kidneykeeping I work at staying hydrated, I think that’s a key component. My kidneys do notify me if I’m failing.
@@kidneykeepinghave you heard of stem cells therapy for kidney regeneration?
This is literally art. I can't believe teachers like you exist.
I found this video gave me more precious information than my doctor gives. In less time too. Thank God for this woman.
I had a liver transplant, 10 hr. Surgery causing injuries to my kidneys. I was stage 3, but the last 3 months fallen to stage 4. I pray it gets better. I'm so tired. When I walk I fell like I've run 10 miles, very shaky, and weak. I was a miracle as I died during my surgery, then coma a month, but overcame all. I learn to walk, swallow, write my name, all but stepping up stairs. Still a challenge. But my kidneys are my problem now. I traded 1 thing for anouther. High BP, high pittassium, many drugs, side effects. So life is a journey, enjoy each day your given.
I’m sorry that you are fighting through this..I wish you continued healing, strength and healthier days (months and years). Sending good vibrations your way!!!!
So sorry- sad. How old are you and were you a drinker or obese?
Very unfortunate,hope you recover fully
Look into Cordyceps mushroom pills and take them. They have worked wonders for my husband who has end stage kidney failure.
God bless you always!
I had kidney problems. When I urinated, there was foam rising out of the top of the toilet. I suffered from fatigue and other things that I didn't recognize as a kidney problem. Soon thereafter, I went paleo, then keto, then carnivore. Apparently I reversed all the problems by kicking out carbs, grains, seed oils, starches, bread, and all that crap... in favor of meats, saturated fats, supplements, etc. I feel like I dodged a bullet... PLUS I lost 73 pounds in the process and I wasn't even trying to lose weight, but obviously needed to do that too. The whole process has taken about 5 years so far. Happy!
What supplements did you take?
Standard Process brand Cataplex C and Cataplex B. High quality and real C (not C as ascorbic acid) and good B vitamins. I also take Serrapeptase every evening on an empty stomach. NAC, Stinging Nettle Root, Saw Palmetto, and several more. Too many to list here and I don't take supplements everyday. @@cindyhesse5196
My dear uncle died after a few miserable years on dialysis waiting for a transplant. It was heart breaking to see what he went through. He felt awful after dialysis and couldn't live without it. He said the machine took too many minerals and didn't compare to having a natural kidney. Glad to learn how to take care of our kidneys now. Thank you doctor. Happy to support your wonderful work.
I was diagnosed with end stage renal failure at 34. I was going to the gym 4 days a week and eating but losing weight. I had swollen feet. It was a podiatrist who diagnosed me. 22 years later with a transplant from a wonderful family.
Ok
Wow! Incredible! How long were you on transplant list? Were you really, really sick? What were the symptoms? Thanx.
Wow praying for complete recovery in Jesus name and your donor+ Isaiah 53:5 All things are possible for those who believe
God bless you
@@BABEEBEEH No need for that. Failed Kidneys can’t be cured by praying or anything other than a kidney transplant, which is possible through Science technology and the kidney donation from real and true beings.
This video is one of the best presentations I have ever seen in my 78 years on recognizing kidney disease. This should be shown to everyone who has developed or who is at risk for developing kidney disease. Excellent presentation. You are doing a wonderful public service!
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I strongly agree with Joanna! This was a thorough yet simple & detailed explanation of kidney disease! For me, it was presented in language that I could understand. My doctors attribute my case to the contrast used during diagnostic imaging for a colon cancer diagnosis 5 years ago. That contrast is quite toxic to the kidneys. My lab work has revealed a stage of kidney disease between 3 & 4. So now I’m on a strict, ‘No Sugar Added’ diet in the hopes of stopping it in its tracks. I’ve heard that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can’t be improved or cured but it can be stopped from progressing. Thank you for your informative video.
Sending Love ❤️...Joanna...Are you single? ❤️😊
I suffer from Hypertension and was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. After changing my diet and exercising more I’m now a stage 3. I have my blood checked every 6 months. Great video.
Top effort
What the name of the test?
I went from checking blood every month to checking a couple times a month. That may sound like a good thing but I developed healthy anxiety from that. I think 6 months is good for checking. I’m trying to reduce the number of my checking now as it increases my anxiety.
I have been going to the doctor with a pain in my right side for over 2 years I explained to her that my skin and scalp was itching, my urinating was frequent at time and no do frequency at others, my blood pressure was always slightly elevated, I’m borderline diabetic, I have severe fluid build up in my legs every day, I have little to no energy and I’m severely anemic I asked to have my kidneys checked but she wouldn’t listen kept asking me about my reproductive organs, having children, heavy periods and then offered me a hysterectomy I was finally put on a low dose blood pressure mediation a few months ago and last week my bp was still elevated and I was having chest pain now they are talking about getting my kidneys checked when I asked over 2 years ago I’m 43 years old and I’m afraid my kidneys may be failing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾this video was more helpful to me than all the time, money and energy it took going back and forth to the doctor
Please consider suing her otherwise she will continue to kill patients through will full neglect.
@@1dayfree Yes. It IS absolutely wilful neglect. It's strategic to increase their profit. They are taught to delay testing, diagnosis and treatment which allows the condition to advance and leads to higher healthcare cost for the patient which secures the doctors lifestyle of luxury
MDs and NPs are worthless
That's negligence though...pathetic . SMH
Hi,
I don't know you, but would you please ask your Doctors to order Liver Function tests to see if your liver enzymes are raised.
You complain of itchy skin, borderline diabetes and right sided pain?
Right quadrant pain along with those other symptoms may indicate a liver issue.
I am NOT a medical professional but had all of your symptoms and was subsequently diagnosed with deranged liver enzymes.
There is also a link between liver disease and high blood sugar.
The liver is highly resilient to repeated insult- up to a point. So again please go and get that tested along with your kidney function to at least rule it out.
Blessings
This has been so informative. It’s very sad that I’m just seeing it. I have stage 3B chronic kidney disease no one could figure out why I was losing weight 65 pounds down now blood pressure still up. I’ve changed my diet I exercise and yet I still have CKD. The lowest my GFR has been is 33 it fluctuates, but never takes me out of stage three yall be careful listen to your body everything she said was happening to me and I’m a nurse and didn’t pick it up. Just thought I was tired, getting older, and really not paying attention to my own body, God bless you
Back in the mid 90’s I had a sports doctor that had prescribed me Naxin Naproxen 500mg's for 1.5 years for my carpal tunnel syndrome which had caused 50% of my kidneys to malfunction. Just this year after doing much research, I started taking Pure Premium kidney repair pills 500mg, vitamin K2 MK-7 500mg & vitamin D3 1000IU, 200mg Co Q-10 and 100mcg Selenium or you can eat 3 Brazilian nuts for Selenium. If you incorporate this with eating low sodium and low sugar foods with fish and white meat I ended up bringing up my EGFR from 51 to 62 in just 3 months! I even included a cheat meal once a week having a red meat meal and my EGFR still went up 11 points in just 3 months! I hope this will help you and others trying to bring up their EGFR! What I had found really good is I always had a fruit smoothie first thing in the morning "strawberries, pineapple, 1 scoop of Subi Greens or Red Beet powder mix" and my first meal was always one whole egg, ¼ portion/mini carton of egg whites from Costco, green onions and 2-3 slices of low sodium turkey cut up in a scrambled egg with a handful of Jasmin rice which is light and easy on the kidneys. My other 2 meals will always consist of a handful of carbs/protein and lots of steamed vegetables in the last 2 meals and I know that had also contributed to bringing up my EGFR.
Please look up Dr Eric Berg. His advice Is priceless. God bless
The end of your comment is how I have felt. Thank you for your informative post!!!
Still have blood in the urine. Feel so tired constantly. Extreme back pain Just had a test up the urethra.
That was not fun!
No cancer. Sorry for the bother! Just confused and don't know how to navigate this. Thanks for reading this to the end!!!!!!❤
chronic lifestyle.. unfortunately. the medical society does not address the cause, only the symptoms and medical intervention. Good luck!!
May god heal you ❤
Thank you, finally someone who isn't wanting to make a profit off people's health . You are a Saint and a genuine human being who is here only to help others. Thank you for being you !I really can't put into words just how wonderful you really are...
Doctors underestimate the value and health benefits of healthy kidneys. This woman is amazing. God bless you my dear
I have been in Stage 3 Kidney Disease for many years. Renal failure runs in my Dad's side of the family. The first of this year my legs and ankles swelled so bad the fluid leaked thru 4 pair of socks a day. The diligence of my docs PA helped bring it down, but my blood pressure also almost bottomed out. Quest is the Lab at my Kidney docs office. Everything she has said here is true and very helpful. I don't want to go on Dialysis!!! A friend of mine told me yesterday, after many years on Dialysis she is now on the Kidney Transplant List. My Prayers for her❤️🙏🏼 God be with all of us suffering ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
How many years r u in stage 3 pls reply
Your legs and feet were swollen and the fluid was soaking through four pairs of socks… how does that work?
I am a patient with renal failure and my condition is developing rapidly. The local hospital suggests dialysis. A friend of mine in China introduced traditional Chinese medicine treatment and the results are now quite good.
If you explained it so well, it’s disturbing that doctors don’t.
I thought this was an older person’s problem. Wow! Thank you so much!
You’re saving lives. ❤
Make sure your blood test includes your GFR, (glomerular filtration rate). My GFR number was the only result on my blood test that was flagged. Mine was 51.
I was happy because I finally knew what caused all of my symptoms, and I could do something about my symptoms.
Thank you sooo much this was really an eye opener it's like it was divinely directed . Thank you again for such clear , precise and helpful info.
@@cyber4052 God bless you for this informative video, thank you so so much. My mum will always say, don't rely on this Doctors too much,rely on God and learn to take care of yourself self.and it's true..
Dr's care about money, not people
An ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT PRESENTATION! She described my unfortunate situation PERFECTLY!!
I hope THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of older people watch this video and PAY ATTENTION - probably
SAVE A FEW LIVES!! Thank you VERY VERY MUCH for posting!!
Agree!
Very excellent!
Thank you
Thank you
How are you?
Not just old people. Also not just diabetes. I don't know how it happened but it scares me going stage 4 to 3 then back again. I don't want to be on dialysis!😢
Great advice. Many years ago I used to sit with a friend of mine who had kidney failure during the long afternoons of her dialysis. She was fortunate to have the dialysis equipment at home and a network of friends who supported her needs.
This is definitely one of the very best medical warning information! There histrionic scare tactics, no charts to distract your attention…just plain words in a modulated voice, and the definite feeling that ‘she knows what she’s talking about’! Thanks for bringing a straight-forward message!
I appreciate you bringing attention to CKD. I rationalized away all of the symptoms to just getting older. Reality hit when I was admitted to the hospital with advanced Stage IV CKD. Truly this was the first time I was aware of having a kidney problem.
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There was once a patient who was dehydrated as well and docs told she had to remove her kidney… something terribly wrong is going on with the medical industry
Hi Richard...That's why CKD is so dangerous since the random symptoms are so easy to overlook...I was *stunned* to learn my kidneys were seriously damaged when I had a routTake good care of yourselfine blood test in the ER for something totally unrelated...I wish you well, Richard...😊🌺
I had no idea until yearly blood tests. I do not want to go on dialysis. I go up to 4 then back to 3. So tired.
I appreciate and thank you for taking the effort to make this video. I have lupus nefritis stage 4 and it all started with the same symptoms. Thank God I’m stable, but it’s been a long journey for me. You can be in terrible situation regarding your health without being aware of it. Pay attention to your body.
I am a seventy-five-year-old woman who has just found out from blood work that I have compromised kidney function. I have now been watching all of your RUclips video clips and finding them very helpful. I just want to thank you so much for being so very generous and gracious in trying to help others with kidney disease. I wish you the very best in your own personal fight with this disease. God bless you.
Keep an eye on your BP and blood sugar. Those are the most key factors in kidney health, without having to go nuts with micromanagement with diet etc.
You are so right. We know our bodies and must be our advocates right on the head. If we are not looking after our health, then who will. Thank you, and take care 🧡
This is the kind of video I want very informative,short and no ads
Sincere thank you, for this video, I will definitely follow your recommendations. I have been a little negligent in looking after my health, especially regarding blood pressure and sugar levels, and am a bit worried about some kidney pain. Much love and respect from a Muslim in Cape Town, South Africa. Praying for your health also ❤
Thank you for posting this video. I’ve been ignoring several signs in recent weeks. Now I am going to get tested.
So.. I found out I’m diabetic and have high blood pressure… I’m doing what I can to heal. I’m drinking tons of water now and keeping my health in check… I also reversed my kidney pain and I’m hoping for the best.
Oh thank you for making this video. My doctor checks my kidney function every 6 months i think it is. I'm overweight, type2 diabetic with high blood pressure. I am much clearer after watching this video of both the risks and the things to be on the lookout for. Do fact, my kidneys are ok. But I want to be sure they stay that way. Thank you!!
The lady looks so honest ? GOD bless you !!!
I love how succinct this is. It just went through the list without unnecessary blab which made it easy to listen to and absorb. Very good video. I hope you get better!
I know, she describes it very well.
Better watch D'ADVICE TV.
I’m 64 and I usually see my doctor bi-yearly and do my bloodwork at least a week in advance because of my hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The previous bloodwork done 6 months before was fine but on my visit in Feb, it showed the dosage was was too high. In the past 15 months I had dealing with chronic nausea and vomiting and had dropped 60+ lbs, which is a significant amount of weight loss. I thought it was all due to one of my sons being extremely sick for the past 12+ months and ending up in palliative and hospice care and passed away Oct 2022 at 37, from kidney failure and severe Gastropharesis. Six weeks later, I don’t know why but I wanted a 2nd opinion and decided to change PCP’s since I had moved an hour away I found one 5 minutes away. I didn’t think I’d get in right away but I did and she did more bloodwork and I also saw a Gastroenterologist as well. He did some tests and I was diagnosed with Gastropharesis. My old PCP never mentioned anything about my kidney function, but when my bloodwork from new PCP came back it was drastically reduced and she sent me to see a nephrologist 3wks ago. He said 41% isn’t that bad for my age but that could change if I don’t take care of myself. All I can say is that I’m so thankful that God put it on my I decided to listen to my body and my heart and changed doctors. My son left behind his beautiful wife and my only grandchildren, 2 precious little boys,2 & 7, and I really want to see them grow up.
Thank goodness you found a better PCP that is helping you! I'm sorry for your loss. I pray you are able to watch your grandbabies grow up.
I'm so sorry to hear about your son I hope you are able to get better and keep up with all this grandbabies. I will keep you in my prayers!
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My daughter had weight gain, tired, itchiness, high blood pressure, nauseous to name a few extras. She has now been on dyalisis for 20 years.
Oh my, 20 years YIKES
Good news. I'm starting dialysis soon and would like to live well on it if at all possible. Blessings to your daughter.
@@trustinginhim3189 .. May the Dear Lord and all the Angels be with you on your journey..🙏🦋
@@skyeblue5669 thank you so much! ❤️
Warrning!! First make sure you’re not badly dehydrated. Happened to me. Your renal panel tanks due to not enough hydration. 12 hours on a saline drip fixed me right up, and brought my renal panel completely back to normal. Six months later I’m still feeling great. Drink about 2.5 to 3.0 liters of water every day. The docs were baffled, including the nephrologist.
such a great tip, this especially happens to me in Winter when I forget to drink water. I also get fatigued as a result.
That's on point
Agreed. They'll do anything it takes to scare you into big pharxma BS.
3L of water a day keeps your kidneys happy❤
I've had same . I just don't drink enough water . Now I know this I'll drink more especially when I fast and sodas gotta go as well.
SM is the one and only place I go got critical medical advice. Thank you.
Thank you. This is so generous, thoughtful and kind! You deserve a medal!
So clear and simple.
I hope your health improves. And good health to all!
I wish my sister had watched this video! She didn’t know she had kidney disease (actually, total kidney failure) until it was too late and she had to go on dialysis. Unfortunately, she was so sick, weak, and vulnerable, that Covid quickly took her life! Thank you so much for all your information about recognizing signs of kidney disease. Hopefully, many people’s lives will be saved by knowing those signs and getting the medical help they need! ❤
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for the loss of your sister Nilda😢
Sorry for your loss. I feel your pain of the loss of a sibling because the same exact holds true for my older brother who had chronic kidney failure and then died of Covid in 2021.
@@beverlyosborn5240 yes same as my bro it was a shock so sry 🙏🤍🕊️🕯️
@@beverlyosborn5240 Thank You!
I'm lost for words.. i have been experiencing all but the itching and a few days ago i noticed the puffiness around my ankles...thought it was from stand4on my feet all day at work. I have an doctor's appointment on Tuesday after not going in 4 years. It doesn't help when you have to wait to get good insurance to have this work done. Thank you for sharing i will keep you post on my visit 🙏
Very interesting video. I also have CKF and experienced some of those symptoms and had no idea my kidneys were failing. Probably was failed at the point of symptoms anyway as Dr. Omole explained. Mines came at the age of 32 from complications at child birth from my youngest child. I went into Pre eclampsia. Blood pressure elevated while in labor. I am now on dialysis for35 years now. I read in a comment the doctor told him he had 15 years left. Doctors can not predict that. It is not a death sentence. Yet it hasn’t been easy. Also changed my life completely. My doctor overlooked everything which could have possibly avoided kidney failure. Therefore the doctors advice in this video is excellent When your body is telling something, listen. Request these test she recommends Stay aware and be proactive. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Thank you for this video which is so on point
This woman is very personable and wonderful to watch. Thank you for making this video.
I agree!
I’ve watched a lot videos on this topic, and yours has been the most helpful, because of your personal experience and understanding.
Thank you for doing this video. I was diagnosed with kidney disease about a year and a half ago. My major problem is not drinking lots of water - 8 cups of water isn't enough. I try for 3 to 4 quarts (liters) per day - not easy for me, but my kidneys respond to the water, and my blood and urine tests are almost all in normal range now.
Howucj water to drink
What are the tests for kidney disease?
@@jetplane10 blood draw and urine sample. It is explained in the video very well.
@@jetplane10 creatinine , and gfr test
@@monicaluketich6913 sorry I was impatient and did not wait, thank you 😄
I have ckd and have been on dialysis for a year. I want to shout in frustration at some of these comments. Start doing research now. If i had my time again, i would completely changing my eating habits. Cut out animal proteins, especially red meat. Diseased kidneys have problems processing the protein. Any bad habit cut them out immediately. Dont wait for your medical team to point you in the right direction. Most will just throw different drugs at you. Yes its ok to feel shocked and scared when first diagnosed. However be your own advocate. Research everything. Cant be bothered making healthy changes? Well let me tell you, it will just get worse. I wish someone had been brutally honest with me in the beginning. Instead i was pumped full of steroids, put on 3 stone. My hair thinned badly due to other medications. Being on dialysis affects your life so much you grieve for the life, you had before. Wishing you all the best
So sorry for what you are going through. So much gratitude that you are trying to educate & help others.
I found out I was missing a right kidney about 10 years ago. I'm a drafted Republic of Vietnam combat veteran '68. Goes to show Army physicals are worthless. Plus my disabled Veteran Affairs care sucks. Hahahaha.
Here I'm partially crippled up at age 76. Exercise is very hard. Had heel spurs. Everything you said, I've experienced over the years. My next trip is out to the National Cemetery. It's been a helluva ride. Godspeed.
Actually, no! Regardless of age you can absolutely improve this; do what you can by taking supplements (b1 thiamine, magnesium citrate, d3 k2(mk7) and research others, cutting out all carbs, sugar, potatoes bananas, initially then later allow 2 slices white bread or Ioz white boiled rice daily, drink water and green tea/lemon, Get regular blood tests 6weekly, to monitor your progress. You can turn this about by utilising that military discipline. Go for it.
I love you
@@gillhall7590 Your post about taking out kidney disease just showed up after 4 months. Strange on the Tube stuff. Thanks.
I was diagnosed with kidney disease about 8 years ago. I am 72 now have stage 3b kidney disease and type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I gained about 50lbs when my Mother died suddenly and am now trying desperately to lose weight. Take care of yourself when you are young! Both my children have pre diabetes.
I love you for bringing early warning signs for kidney disease.
Excellent video, now I realized my mom had all those symptoms. You are so right about we are the advocates of our health!
I had an enlarged prostate and I went to the ER and they checked my creatinine levels. It was so high that the physician had never seen it that high before and his entire practice. He said I was headed for kidney failure. So if you're having prostate problems please get your kidneys and prostate checked.
Hey man can u tell me what if the creatinines are lower than normal level..but my doctor didn't say anything after looking at the report
@@blogical4320 no offense but with something that serious I would rather at least go and Google it and do my own research then sit and wait for someone who may or may not comment back to you. I'm in no way trying to be ignorant or rude to you I just honestly don't know what that health symptom means either and I just wanted to try to motivate you to go look it up and make sure you're okay my friend much love ❤
@@DetroitFettyghost oh i got my answer ...it means my kideny is peferct...more than idealy working...to remove waste from my body.
@@blogical4320 🙏🏼 Awesome my friend - glad u r safe ❤️👻
@@thecolonel-truesoutherngen2230 I'm to poor for the carnivore diet ATM, homeless and honestly the price of meat makes me cry. However- I'll still check out the videos ❤️
What frustrates me the most is listening to your doctor's inability to diagnose your concerns. Thank You for your video.
My doc too is clueless. She runs through a few standard things then it's off to testing and pills.
Thank you, I've only got one kidney , having lost one to renal carcinoma, about 2008. I'll pray for you.
Thank you so much for making this video! Me and 3.4 million viewers THANK YOU!
I'm 68 and been diagnosed with CKD stage 3b. I'm not diabetic, not overweight, don't eat too much salt, no fluid retention, no tiredness, i excercise, no other symptoms at all apart from a dry mouth. It's been a complete bolt out of the blue to me.
Locate the cause
NSAIDS? Alcohol? Sugar and processed starch consumption, or autoimmune? Check BP at 5 pm time of the day it is highest. Chronic dehydration? See a nephrologist you must pin down the cause. Medication damage ie Lithium, previous trauma, sports or MVA?
Do you eat out at all? All restaurant food has a toxic level of salt. I ate out about 3 times a week and ended up with high BP with an otherwise healthy lifestyle. Now I only eat away from home about once a week and BP is normal (except day after eating a restaurant meal). Chronic high BP can cause kidney issues.
My dad had CKD because of amyloidosis. Check it out, it's not very common.
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I had kidney stones and so I spent some time to research why I was getting these stones and I found that many issues are connected to the kidney problems and the Insulin levels produced by the prostate and pancreas . One of the clear signs of CKD is hair loss , kidney stones , swollen prostate , bloated stomach , fatty liver , You need to flush your system and have a life style change , Keto Diet , cut out the carbs , potatoes , bread , noodles, rice , your body turns all that into sugar , and sugar will make you fat , but it will spike your insulin levels , and if you do this for 10 years , to much insulin damages your kidney's , so if you wash down that pizza with a beer , and top it off with a chocolate bar and a piece of pie , your sugar levels are going to make your kidney's work over time , It is never to late to change but you must do it today , Lemon with apple cider vinegar and water every morning is a good start to cleaning out your kidney's .
I appreciate your information .I have had every test that you named. I was a smoker for many years which was causing my BP to skyrocket. One kidney is gone. The one that is left is doing ok, however I do see the foam sometimes in my urine. However I feel fine and have not been put on any medication for the one kidney . I’m taking one day at a time. Thank you for all of the information. I’m sure it will help a lot of people who came across it .
Just wanted to say, "Thanks for this video." One of my closest friends just got told that she would be on dialysis if her numbers don't change and that scared me. Your video is just what I needed to see. I will have my tests done soon. Thanks so much! Very informative! 😇❤😇
Thank you for making this video. I suffer from high pretension for years and needed to hear this. Thanks again!
Don't skip your high blood pressure pill daily. It help your kidney in lowering your hypertension
Thanks for this very detailed and helpful information. We casually overlook subtle changes in our health because it can mimic something so simple like an inch, when in essence it is really something bigger. It is better to be proactive and observant of our body changes and act. Thank you!
I just got out of the hospital, acute kidney injury AKI. I had no idea that I was in kidney failure. Thank you for this very informative video. I now realize that I had all of the symptoms you had spoken about. I hope that you are doing well.
Hi there. . have you experinced back pain (kidney pain) before you diagnosed AKI.?
@@raffyestur1448 I guess I did. But I didn't realize what was happening. My left kidney area just felt "heavy" and I'd get a quick sharp "jab" there once in a while. The right kidney area never really bothered me.
What other symptoms did you experienced.??
Thank you SO much for this informative and easy to comprehend video. My son is now in the process of coming up with a regiment for dealing with his early stage (between 1 and 2) kidney issue, and this will give us more info. I hope you are doing well, and you are a blessing and truly wonderful person.
You are an angel. God bless you for doing this for others. My Daddy passed away in 1993 of a heart attack while he was already in hospital. I rode in the ambulance that last time with him. Listened to them lose him a couple times. He never came home. Hed had Type 2 and HBP for many years. For a time I lived with my parents with my daughter. I used to do his dialysis. Im so thankful I had that time with him and my Mom. They eventually were given a machine but it certainly is NOT an easy thing to deal with. You are so right! He got an infection at one point, peritoneal or perineal? Ive no doubt you know. They had cats and it was so difficult to keep everything berm free. There were 5 of us kids and he put his foot down that none of us could even be tested. His parents passed because of the same thing and he was adamant that we might need both kidneys. I wish I had pushed harder, he was only 62 but already legally blind. But he was right. I am 62 and just recently diagnosed with Type 2. I takemy HBP meds faithfully and my Rybelsus. My Mom and Dad did not always. My Mother passed in 2021 from colon cancer. She never would get checked for that either. She was in hospice lock down the last year and we never got to actually see her in all that time.
Your message is so clear and concise and human to human. Much easier to hear than from some doctor who is condescending or bored. Thank God my doc isnt like that. But I already had the scoop Im afraid. Theres alot of people out there would need to watch your vids. Alot of people who like my dear sweet stubborn Mom, who was 86 when she passed. A person who believed you only take themeds when you feel bad. Like hypertension meds. Mine is under control and my A1c etc took a dive pretty quickly after my doc gaveme water pills as well and I dropped 25lbs. Im having some trouble acclimating to the timing of the Rybelsus and the fact that I have arthritis and stomach issues. The stuff really knocks me out.
Anyway I just wanted you to know and anyone who sees this that you are doing an amazing service! Please take care of yourself and thank you again🙏🪽❤ also there are some kidney and urinary issues with both of my grandsons. Granddaughter seems ok thank God. But theyre all adults so its harder to get thru since you cant make them. Like my daughter who refused to go to the doc at all now. She almost died from liver failure. Having a fractured hip and carrying probably all 3 of her kids until they finally believed her. Then came the opioids.😮💨
You have been through a lot. I wish you and your family good health. This is a very informative video and so are many comments, like yours.
@Laura Metheny Very interesting how you dropped 25 lbs after being on the water pills.🤔 I'm 64, pre-diabetic, overweight, bloated all the time, swollen ankles. No matter how much I go to the gym (aerobics, weights), take long walks outside, do strenuous yardwork, I can't seem to lose the weight.😕
@@coffeeonthedeck6258 exercise is scam. See those who have walks they are more hungry and eat more...this is what one doctor told. Diabetic is the result. Just drink daily bittergaurd juice with lemon or jamun a few table spoons and check your blood sugar. Drink ash gourd juice a glass with lemon till few days like 15 to 20 days . You can have fresh lauki/bottle gaurd juice but beware it should be sweet. If bitter it's poison . Few days u can have it's juice. Google videos for weight loss naturally. Be safe. Don't stress . Read Psalms 91,103 ,24,25,121 etc Try listening Sid Roth videos . 🎉
So clear and concise. I’ve got chronic kidney disease stage 3 but, my fatigue is ridiculous. I’ve lost 23lbs. In the last six months and I’m kind of nausea every morning and I don’t like to eat. I thought I was losing weight because I was inadvertently fasting. But, I was just told I have 4-6 years before I go on dialysis.
Psst… I won’t be going on dialysis.
Please read up on certain types of foods that will work against your kidneys, like wheat products.
Don't consume much potassium, and try fresh parsley tea! It works!
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Praying for complete healing of all your organs esp your kidney in Jesus name declaring + Isaiah 53:5
Are you drinking at least 2.5 liters a day? Check your systolic BP...if it's below 120 it may indicate you're dehydrated. I found that 12 hours on a saline drip fixed me right up. All my renal tests returned to 100% normal. If you get too dehydrated, it's hard to rehydrate from acute dehydration by drinking water alone. It's like running your car with just 1 gallon of gas in the tank. Once you've pissed that gallon away, you're running on empty again, and feeling like crap. Top up the "tank" with saline so you're not running on fumes most of the time. I'd do this before taking any kind of kidney treatment. Most docs don't seem to understand dehydration very well, in my experience.
I've had kidney problems for 4-5 years now. Have been managing good so far.
Thank you sooo much for this video. As someone who neglected his health in his youth, I am now paying the price.
We all are.
I would add also:
- Easily sweating, with a characteristic smell.
- Deteriorating nails. They tend to split in layers and become brittle.
- Ascites (extra fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Hydrothorax (extra fluid in the pleural cavity)
Nails and ascites are recent symptoms. I am seeing my doctor soon and I will ask for more testing. Don't need kidney disease on top of everything else I am dealing with. :(
THANK YOU!!!
You are a beautiful human being, and to try and help others is a really special quality...
I have stage 4 kidney failure. I'm not drinking diet pop...okay maybe once in a blue moon. I'm a diabetic, but have been keeping my numbers down. I drink plenty of water and my blood pressure is very good now. My feet use to have large cracks, especially around the heel. Now my feet are smoother and look good. I see a specialist regularly to see that my numbers stay the same. I can't take antiinflammatories any more. Thanks for sharing this information. It was very informative.❤
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to make this video. Sending you healing vibes 💚💚💚💚💚💚💫
Great job explaining it. I have some of the symptoms and have been concerned with this for a while. Ty again
Wow, I felt as though you were speaking directly to me! Now some of the symptoms, I haven't seen in myself, but many I do. I will be more proactive. I'm glad that you did this, it will help others, as it helped me, and I pray you are getting better and your dialysis goes well.
You're nice! You said< if you don't feel something is not right get help> that's real true!
This video is important, I hope it saves lives!!! I've had stage 4 for almost 15 years. Here are a few things that helped me 'hold the line'. I'm taking something for the high blood pressure. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and I've been on a CPAP almost since my KD was diagnosed. Second salt came off the table and I stopped eating grapefruit. I really watch what I eat now.
What's CPAP please
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It is a method of respiratory therapy in which air is pumped into the lungs through the nose or nose and mouth during spontaneous breathing, used in the treatment of sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders
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Thank you! Very helpful! Very concise with the needed info to get to the basic problem. I had mild changes starting years back. No one told me that I had CKD. They never did anything about it ! I was never aware of the signs that are so obviously there!! Now, I am in the moderate range. Thanks, again! Very important information.
WOW this is so much appreciated my husband has been taken to ER for very low blood pressure and this man is a water addict we were told that he was severely dehydrated and his kidneys were not working good but that if he started to drink more water it would be fixed. Hearing you state the signs he is also very itchy and his skin is flaking profusely like if he had dandruff coming off his skin. 😭 I too have noticed I’m itchy and I have bumpy patches in different parts of my body like a rash but I don’t know if my kidneys are bad I am certainly going to ask my doctor to run those tests on me and have his doctors run all the tests on him as he is a diabetic and has high blood pressure as well along with having several strokes and a heart attack.. thank you so much for sharing I Pray you are doing good.
Best ever she explained more in such a short time than any doctor ever has I am lost for words she is also so caring so genuine the best ever remarkable.Thank you so much❤
My dog actually had kidney issues. He developed bladder cancer TCC and a tumor was growing towards blocking his urethra. In the end, he wasn't able to urinate and his kidneys slowly started to fail but I think he had kidney issues before the cancer diagnosis. This video was spot on and matched some of the symptoms. Thank you for explaining it in depth.
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I turned 87 this year and I have high BP since when I was 25 years and diabetes since 40 years. I drink almost daily ( 3 pegs) daily . I am doing great. All my gym freak friends are almost gone.
Well, you must be doing something good and right.
All these signs replicate a multitude of issues in your
Body. Its hard to define what is wrong. Thanks.
We're praying for you. Thank you for sharing your wellness journey.
Young alcoholic who used to have low blood pressure here, now I'm at 165/75 with a heart rate of 58bpm, glad to have come across this video today.
Your liver controls your blood pressure. You probably need a liver cleanse.
❤Thank you for sharing. You are the first person to share details about kidney health and care that were clear and concise. I am truly grateful for the information you shared and will apply them to my personal health care.
Thank you for these important tips and I hope you can completely recover soon.
Was having all kinds of different problems, diabetes at the top of the list. Pretty much all of my problems have gone away since going Keto. Saved my life plain and simple.
Thank you so much. Your video is very informative and a good warning to pay attention. I've had kidney stones, and my blood pressure is elevated. I'm about middle age and it's easy to underestimate changes in one's body. I'm definitely bringing this up with my doctor, and I'm going to get tested just in case. Thanks again!
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Too many oxalates can cause kidney stones.
Praying for complete healing of all your organs esp your kidney in Jesus name declaring + Isaiah 53:5
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I had renal failure at 17 with my first son. My doctor didn’t take my signs seriously and I got really sick. if I had known my self better I might of caught it early and not had ended up in icu.
Thank you for educating people on what to look out for so they can better care for themselves. I pray for you as I know how tough dialysis can be!! Thank you for sharing!❤ #KNOWTHYSELF
I am a patient with renal failure and my condition is developing rapidly. The local hospital suggests dialysis. A friend of mine in China introduced traditional Chinese medicine treatment and the results are now quite good.
@@msrwang-sx1vu What is this Chinese treatment? I am in stage 4 Kidney Failure.
This video is very concise and informative. I especially appreciate the information about the cost of diagnostic work with a specific lab. A major problem is the cost of health care. Some people can't afford to see a doctor. Also, the cost of food keeps going up. It's difficult to make healthy choices.
Thank you. I pray for your health and healing.
Thank you so much for sharing. Pray you have been healed❤
As a person who was born with problematic kidneys, you described it perfectly. Another thing is not taking well different supplements, vitamins. Weird heaviness or dull pain in the back.
Thanks for your comment and adding your experience.
Your video was very helpful. I have all the symptoms except for one. Thank you so much. YOU, should have been a doctor. Thank you again for caring about others.
Thank u so much Maam, very simple video but more helpful than going to medics. You are a blessing to ckd patients. I have been suffering proteinuria for 18 months. Very tired and swollen eye pockets. Here in UK, we have very good NHS, but the process says that i need to have 3 times positive results, before even a treatment can start. Then, we have a waiting time of 2 years to see a renal conaulrant in the hospital. I started myself SGLT2 , now protein leak gas reduced. Thank u so much for yr video. I bought the test strips from Amazon. Hats off to u. Regards Dave
I agree with Joanna Davis, the best presentation of issues regarding kidneys. I have most of these signs and do regular blood check. Fortunately everything is just starting now, but it is right what you say, all the pain you are suffering is whort, because you do a fantastic job, explaining what brought you to dialysis. I have a couple of friends in dialysis, same age of me (60) and I know how change life. Unfortunately we do not put that much attention in early signs and the damages are getting more every year. This video should be used in schools, teaching to youngsters to take care of themselves. Health is the primary value we have and goes together with time. All the rest is not so fundamental. One healty person can do anything… all my best to you.
And thanks, really thanks.
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I don't like talking about things like this but my urine is never the same, being older, 58, I get dehydrated easily. I suffer from Hypothroid, allways need to take breaks, at 1st I told myself I was just out of shape. I don't believe I have a kidney issue but I do need to stay hydrated, your very kind for wanting to help others
You explain things clearly, simply, and thoroughly with action points for us to try. I'm in the UK, and though we have the NHS, and as such "free" medical services, I find that due it being so near collapse, and with the multiple, serious conditions I have, a lot of important warning signs are missed by overworked doctors, and poorly-resourced services, that many of us are then paying for tests and medications which are not available on the NHS (which we already pay for through our income, anyway). It is videos like this which are saving lives, but if one cannot afford these diagnostic tests that are not readily available on the NHS, it is clear to see why there is a high instance of late diagnosis of Kidney Disney, here - and then even more pressure on the NHS, due to kidney dialysis and clinic visits. It's madness.
Thank you for all you do.
I've been hearing in the last few years that the medical system in the UK,which was once very good,is creeping towards privatization and service itself isn't so great either. America has been this way for 42 years,thanks to Ronald Reagan. We have Medicare, but the Neoliberals are hot to cut it way back. Neoliberalism, starting with Richard Nixon, has done more to erode our middle class lifestyle,than anything else save the Great Depression of 1929- 41 !! I'm sorry to see this happening in the UK. Should have known that after what Margaret Thatcher did, the same would befall you over there,and Canada also !! This seems to be the case for all English speaking countries.
I just got out of the hospital with acute stage 3 kidney injury.
I had none of the risk factors and I stay hydrated. Doctors were at a loss. But my recent kidney tests were pretty good with an eGFR of 74.
My father in law had kidney failure and was on dialysis. It's a very hard thing to go through.
Been on dialysis for 10 years now. I have PKD. Know your issues, because Dr's don't know everything. Be able to challenge Dr's, RN's. You are responsible for your health.
You're blessed to live that long on dialysis as the average is 5 yrs while a high # don't do well after 2 yrs all bc dialysis centers often have patients skip one day a week to keep them on a 3 times a week schedule instead of every other day continuously. Studies have shown that when 2 consecutive days without dialysis occurs, many people die on the day they return to dialysis after that 2 days in a row without dialysis. It's done on purpose as there aren't enough dialysis centers in country to handle the # of people needing dialysis. It's all by design. Sad to say this. Best to you. I've lost many family & friends due to that toxic build-up.
I've just posted a comment saying exactly the same. Been on dialysis for a year. All the best x
I just got labs back. I'm at 16% functioning. Dialysis soon. Do you feel better on Dialysis? I'm considering peritoneal at home. Can you still work?
@trustinginhim3189 16% is still not bad!! I have been on haemodialysis for about 14 months. Its a rollercoaster. One step forward and 10 back. However you learn to live with it. Sometimes I feel I haven't improved but then I see photos of me before dialysis and I looked bad. I have worked throughout dialysis. It can be tiring at the beginning. However you just get on with it. Work can be a godsend as it actually reminds you, you are still normal!! Good luck. Sorry I can't give any advice about PD
@jkm8741 thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. Glad you are working and hanging in there. That is great news! I've considered hemo but had stage 3 breast cancer and had 31 lymphnodes removed from my left arm, which keaves my dominant arm for the fistula, and no arm for needles and blood pressures. So I thought I'd try pd first. It's funny how you say you look back and see pics....I'm always asking my family....do I look sick??? I sleep more, am itchy at times, but work 16 hours a week on my feet, garden and keep the house up and do ok with that. I hope I can continue. God bless your journey through all of this. You have blessed me with encouragement. Thank you.