Neuthrotic Syndrome

[surfergirl]

Hi guys. I was told by a couple of doctors.  I have been borderline diabetes.  Was taking metformin for it. A recent blood test.  Showed I don't have to take these tablets.

I was relieved.  Then  I was recently diagnosed with this condition. 

I have to see a specialist for the kidneys.

I've never heard  of it before.  

I have started the keto diet hoping it may reverse.  My fatty liver..I eat healthy. Hardly drink alcohol.  Does anyone have this condition?

How Do you manage it?

I have googled earring less sodium and bacon/ protein based foods. 

Thanks for any tips. 

Xx

[daydream]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nephrotic-syndrome/symptoms-causes

Nephrotic Syndrome

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A kidney disorder that causes your body to excrete too much protein in your urine.

Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in your kidneys that filter waste and excess water from your blood. Nephrotic syndrome causes swelling (edema), particularly in your feet and ankles, and increases the risk of other health problems.

Treatment for nephrotic syndrome includes treating the underlying condition that's causing it and taking medications. Nephrotic syndrome can increase your risk of infections and blood clots. Your doctor may recommend medications and dietary changes to prevent these and other complications of nephrotic syndrome

 

 

 

 

[surfergirl]

6 hours ago, M'Awan said:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nephrotic-syndrome/symptoms-causes

Nephrotic Syndrome

 

 

 

Thanks Sis. Xx

[Anakalia]

@surfergirl Gabe, how are you doing now? Have you done more research or do you still need more information?

 

I had a really rare, but known about, side effect to one drug that caused my kidneys to malfunction within 2 months of starting the drug. The damage likely begin with the onset of taking it. But the noticeable effects took some time. Literally, in less than 24 hours (I'd been in the clinic & was weighed at that visit) I gained over 30 pounds (about 14 kg) and was in intense pain all over. I went back into the clinic, they first thought it was a heart issue - no! Not my heart! Many tests were done. I was there 7 hours before it was determined it was kidneys suffering a rare side effect. I would need a kidney biopsy to confirm - so I had to get to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN (about 100 miles, or 160 kg, away) and plan to stay overnight, just in case there was a negative reaction to that. They said I had "Minimal Change Disease" - treatment for that was either 2 or so years on steroids, or 1.5 or so years on chemo! Not treating it would bring on kidney failure in a matter of weeks, which would lead to needing dialysis or a transplant. - In my opinion there was nothing minimal about this kidney problem. After a few years I had to switch nephrologists (the one I'd been seeing left Mayo for another position elsewhere). The new one kept referring to my condition as Nephrotic Syndrome. Further investigation on my part, suggests that Minimal Change Disease falls under the umbrella of Nephrotic Syndrome - so it's only one of several kidney problems that could also be classified as Nephrotic Syndrome. I don't recall now, what any of the others are, but I'm sure even more have been identified in the 15 years since I did my research.

 

This was some 20 years ago.

Now, I no longer have any nephrotic condition. Though I do still monitor kidney function with annual labwork. My nephrologist released me from care about 5 years ago. I am free of any kidney disease! My regular primary care physician can order the lab tests to monitor kidney function and so far they have been completely normal.

But I will say - before I got released from my nephrologist, I did make a lot of major changes in my diet & lifestyle. I continue to fine-tune those even today.

 

If you're still looking for more info - there's kidney.org to consider & there is also a site with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US, specifically for such ailments: NIDDK, or National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/nephrotic-syndrome-adults?dkrd=hispt0357

[thegreenjudy]

On 8/14/2019 at 1:45 PM, surfergirl said:

Hi guys. I was told by a couple of doctors.  I have been borderline diabetes.  Was taking metformin for it. A recent blood test.  Showed I don't have to take these tablets.

I was relieved.  Then  I was recently diagnosed with this condition. 

I have to see a specialist for the kidneys.

I've never heard  of it before.  

I have started the keto diet hoping it may reverse.  My fatty liver..I eat healthy. Hardly drink alcohol.  Does anyone have this condition?

How Do you manage it?

I have googled earring less sodium and bacon/ protein based foods. 

Thanks for any tips. 

Xx

 

I am sorry you are not feeling great.

 

I am not a doctor but if your issue is your kidneys I wonder if the Keto diet won't make things worse? Too much protein isn't great for the kidneys. 

 

I know many are totally obsessed with this fad diet (sorry if I am stepping on anyone's toes) but I doubt that's the way Jehovah intended for us to eat. 

 

Losing weight is a good idea but do it the healthy way. Without wanting to recommend a particular one, there are many diets that are way more balanced and healthier for you.

 

Edit: I did realise that the Ketogenic diet is higher in fat than protein so my mistake. But I think the key goal is to lose weight and I think the best way is to do it in a healthy way. I am still not convinced that this diet is more than a fad and depending on how well you do with fats you might just feel unnecessarily sick on it 😫

Edited September 1, 2019 by thegreenjudy

[Cushi]

First of all I want to say that I’m so sorry you’re dealing with health issues 🙁 We have been counseled about advocating diets or “cures” so instead of telling you what you should do, I’ll just say what has worked for me. You may not like what I have to say but it’s my experience. I had some health issues before I went vegan. Many people have cured type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and reversed heart disease by eating a plant based diet. A plant based diet does wonders for health. Many people think that fruits and vegetables don’t have protein but they actually do. They have just the amount the human body needs. Often times when we eat meat we get too much protein and it can lead to kidney problems. Nobody needs more protein than a newborn baby and a woman’s breast milk is only 6-8% protein. Some “vegans” eat a bad diet of French fries, Oreo cookies and other junk because they are technically vegan. It doesn’t hurt to eats these foods every now and then. I certainly do. But if we eat mostly fresh fruit and vegetables it will work wonders for our health. I have lost 60 lbs by eating this way with no exercise and am still losing weight! Here’s a good video you may enjoy 🙂

 

 

 

[Tortuga]

8 minutes ago, Brother Jack said:

I have lost 60 lbs by eating this way with no exercise and am still losing weight!