Our latest Diet Masterclass with @Upma Bhatia on uric acid is now available to watch. We covered: - What uric acid actually is - Foods that can increase uric acid - Diet changes that can help - When medication may be needed - Common myths about gout and kidney disease 🎥 The recording is now available in the Classroom. 💬 Discussion: What is your latest uric acid level? Are you taking any medications such as Allopurinol or Febuxostat? Share your experience below.

My blood pressure had been running low for a few days, but yesterday morning it dropped to 80/50. I started sweating, my vision went dark, and I felt dizzy. I went to the hospital emergency room and saw my nephrologist. He discontinued both of my blood pressure medications—Telmisartan 40 and Metoprolol XR 12.5. The nephrologist also advised me to consult a cardiologist. The cardiologist agreed that it was best to stop both medications for the time being, until my blood pressure returned to normal levels. After that, I met the nephrologist again. Upon my strong insistence, instead of discontinuing the Telmisartan 40, he prescribed half the dose. I have proteinuria, which is why the nephrologist prescribed Telmisartan 40. While it didn't completely stop the protein leakage, it certainly reduced it. I haven't taken any blood pressure medication since last night, yet my blood pressure is currently 90/60. In the blood test I had at the hospital yesterday, both sodium and chloride levels came back below the normal range. This is the first time my test results have shown sodium and chloride levels outside the normal range. Since my blood pressure is still 90/60, I cannot even take half a dose of Telmisartan. I am afraid that stopping Telmisartan will further increase my protein leakage.

When people think about treating kidney disease, they often think about medications and diet. But one of the most powerful interventions is often overlooked: regular exercise. Research shows that appropriate exercise in people with CKD can: - Improve blood pressure control - Help manage diabetes - Increase muscle strength and energy - Reduce fatigue - Improve heart health - Enhance quality of life You don't need to run marathons. For many people, 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week (such as brisk walking or cycling), along with 2 sessions of strength training, is a good goal. The right plan depends on your overall health and kidney condition. The most important step is consistency—not intensity. 💬 Discussion: What type of exercise do you currently do, and what has been your biggest challenge in staying active with CKD? Let's learn from each other's experiences.

PCR me mera total protein abnormal ho gaya hai. @Arjun Sabharwal Dr saab, things are beginining to go bad for the nephrons

Most of the people here are CKD patients, I would like to know some info from them. It will help all the members. Please respond to the questions in comments. 1. When was their CKD diagnosed and at what Stage ? 2. What was the eGFR numbers at the time of diagnosis? 3. What is the present eGFR? 4. What is the cause of their CKD ? Just want to know if there are any patient here who have managed this for multiple decades at same stage. It might be useful to all of us.