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I had no symptoms, it was discovered on a routine blood test.
I think that's pretty common, the lab results effected being the BUN, creatinine levels and the estimated glomerular filtrate rate ( eGFR), with the first two being elevated and the last being low.
My husband was also recently diagnosed with stage 3 CKD. What got his attention, and that of his doctor, was an ongoing rise in his blood pressure. His blood pressure had always been within normal limits, ie, pretty decent for an old man. But the levels rose to around 190-200 over 100 or so at the highest, and he worked with his PCP to try different combinations of meds to bring the blood pressure under control. His blood pressure seemed stubbornly high, but has been much better with him following the advice of his kidney doctor to cut back on the sodium, cut out the omeperazole ( bad for the kidneys) and watching the intake of protein. He has lost some weight too, and is working on meditation to help the blood pressure.
My husband was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and had been advised in the past to cut way back on the use of NSAIDS due to the harmful effect of these on his kidneys. He had also been taking prescription strength omeparazole, a proton pump inhibitor ( PPI) for at least 20 years for his GERD. At his first visit to the kidney doctor ( referred by his PCP), he was instructed to stop taking the PPI as it is also very bad for the kidneys. The kidney doctor instructed him to switch to famotidine ( generic for Pepsid AC) which he has done.
As I understand it, acetominophen ( tylenol) is ok as long as it's not taken in doses beyond the recommended daily limits. The person has to watch that this isn't exceeded by taking a number of products that all contain acetominophen, for example taking Extra Strength Tylenol ( 500 mg/tabs) at maximum daily doses, along with a cold or sinus remedy also containing acetominophen. The package inserts for tylenol products also cautions against heavy use in association with alcohol consumption, as both of these can have adverse additive effects on the liver over time. If a person already has some liver damage, lesser amounts of acetominophen could be harmful. How much acetominophen that could be used safely by someone under these circumstances would be a discussion between the individual and his/her health care providers.
[quote=Travelassie;66711964]My husband was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and had been advised in the past to cut way back on the use of NSAIDS due to the harmful effect of these on his kidneys. He had also been taking prescription strength omeparazole, a proton pump inhibitor ( PPI) for at least 20 years for his GERD. At his first visit to the kidney doctor ( referred by his PCP), he was instructed to stop taking the PPI as it is also very bad for the kidneys. The kidney doctor instructed him to switch to famotidine ( generic for Pepsid AC) which he has done.
As I understand it, acetominophen ( tylenol) is ok as long as it's not taken in doses beyond the recommended daily limits. The person has to watch that this isn't exceeded by taking a number of products that all contain acetominophen, for example taking Extra Strength Tylenol ( 500 mg/tabs) at maximum daily doses, along with a cold or sinus remedy also containing acetominophen. The package inserts for tylenol products also cautions against heavy use in association with alcohol consumption, as both of these can have adverse additive effects on the liver over time. If a person already has some liver damage, lesser amounts of acetominophen could be harmful. How much acetominophen that could be used safely by someone under these circumstances would be a discussion between the individual and his/her health care providers.[
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My husband was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and had been advised in the past to cut way back on the use of NSAIDS due to the harmful effect of these on his kidneys. He had also been taking prescription strength omeparazole, a proton pump inhibitor ( PPI) for at least 20 years for his GERD. At his first visit to the kidney doctor ( referred by his PCP), he was instructed to stop taking the PPI as it is also very bad for the kidneys. The kidney doctor instructed him to switch to famotidine ( generic for Pepsid AC) which he has done.
As I understand it, acetominophen ( tylenol) is ok as long as it's not taken in doses beyond the recommended daily limits. The person has to watch that this isn't exceeded by taking a number of products that all contain acetominophen, for example taking Extra Strength Tylenol ( 500 mg/tabs) at maximum daily doses, along with a cold or sinus remedy also containing acetominophen. The package inserts for tylenol products also cautions against heavy use in association with alcohol consumption, as both of these can have adverse additive effects on the liver over time. If a person already has some liver damage, lesser amounts of acetominophen could be harmful. How much acetominophen that could be used safely by someone under these circumstances would be a discussion between the individual and his/her health care providers.
My kidneys are at stage 3 as well, and the meds mentioned are meds I am not supposed to touch w/ a 10 foot pole. I wouldn't take any of these NSAIDS, the risks are not worth it. There are better prescription options available if your doctor will prescribe them.
I took Prolosec for many years to counter my GERD. One thing they discovered is that it cuts down on the stomach acid, so it allows our esophagus to heal. When I stopped taking the Prilosec (I think there were health warnings on it, I don't remember what now) my esophagus healed itself and for the last 15 years or so I have been able to eat anything at anytime and have zero trouble w/ GERD now! Before, I really had to watch what I ate due to it, now it's like I never had it. Pretty cool.
I used to take Tums or Prilosec to control acid reflux.
Then I discovered the root cause of my problem. I'm allergic to wheat.
So I stopped eating wheat. Problem solved.
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