Reddit reviews Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis

I didn't really have any symptoms other than retaining water until I hit 15% kidney function. I think the main thing that has helped is maintaining a decent diet. There are a few books I've read as well that helped me set up a plan that works for me because everyone's body is different. Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis The biggest thing has been the fatigue and shortness of breath but my doctor tells me after I start dialysis it should get better.

Thank Jesus I have not been on dialysis yet! I have been on a vegan diet since October and am on blood pressure meds vitamins and amino acids supplements
Pretty much been limiting protein intake to 20-30grams a day. Cassava tortillas, I can’t believe it’s not butter, no eggs, rice or coconut milk, veggie nuggets, couliflower casseroles, and pretty much anything that is 1 or <1 grams of protein per serving on the label. 5 years ago this diet would have cost thousands, but with the whole vegan no gluten diets becoming popular you can find many low protein foods at the store. If you are interested in the book I read it’s called


Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471274232/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h42xCbD2ZHR8F

They amino acids supplements have been so helpful to me when I really crave the protein


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Don’t eat meat, drink plenty of water, snack all the time and you should be pretty good. This diet delayed a friend of mines transplant 10years following this book. I am late in the process (my doctor told me to get on the list) but I am going to try this diet until I can, and my kidney feel sooooo much better with low protein diets. They don’t feel heavy any longer and I don’t feel pain when sitting or leaning on one side or another.

Hope this helps( God has also been my rock so I’d also read the Word and go to church)

Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis