Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 Sandy wrote: << I've noticed a little pain in the kidney area lately... I worry about being on a low carb diet, as I probably have a little more protein than I should. Yet, I'm not really eating high protein, and the carbs would cause me even more problems. >> I've been eating low-carb for many years and my kidney function is totally normal. Dr. Bernstein and others say it is the elevated glucose levels that come from eating high-carb that damage kidneys. Kidney trouble is a serious concern. They are our body's highly-sophisticated filters. If you are showing elevated readings, please do all you can to normalize your glucose levels, drink plenty of water, and don't wear tight jeans or girdles, as kidneys are sensitive to pressure. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 our body's highly-sophisticated filters. If you are > showing elevated readings, please do all you can to normalize your glucose > levels, drink plenty of water, and don't wear tight jeans or girdles, as i wish i could get in tight jeans. the nurse told me he had lost 80 pounds on Atkins and gained it all back. he just started it all over today. he suggested that lots of dietitians have their heads up their butts when it comes to low carb because they are irritated that they can't prove why it works, and refuse to accept it. he said he'd seen people doing low carb for years (diabetics and otherwsie) and had seen huge success. the only problem is that lots of us (me!!) were not drinking the water we needed, and that was essential. well, i think in the last two days, i've had 8 gallons a day instead of 8 glasses. pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 >>I've been eating low-carb for many years and my kidney function is totally >>normal. Dr. Bernstein and others say it is the elevated glucose >>levels that >>come from eating high-carb that damage kidneys. Susie, My endocrinologist agrees that there's no evidence that eating protein causes a kidney problem, but he also says that they don't really know about what it does if one is already existing. I've read Bernstein and what he says about high-carb causing elevated glucose levels that damage the kidneys. That's why I'm eating low carb, in spite of my concerns. I'm hoping that if I can normalize my blood sugar with a low carb diet and exercise, the damage to my kidneys will stop. Maybe they won't get better, but hopefully, they won't get worse either. Sandy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 >>I've been eating low-carb for many years and my kidney function is totally >>normal. Dr. Bernstein and others say it is the elevated glucose >>levels that >>come from eating high-carb that damage kidneys. Susie, My endocrinologist agrees that there's no evidence that eating protein causes a kidney problem, but he also says that they don't really know about what it does if one is already existing. I've read Bernstein and what he says about high-carb causing elevated glucose levels that damage the kidneys. That's why I'm eating low carb, in spite of my concerns. I'm hoping that if I can normalize my blood sugar with a low carb diet and exercise, the damage to my kidneys will stop. Maybe they won't get better, but hopefully, they won't get worse either. Sandy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 If you are >>showing elevated readings, please do all you can to normalize your glucose >>levels, drink plenty of water, and don't wear tight jeans or girdles, as >>kidneys are sensitive to pressure. Susie, Thanks! I am doing all of the above and walking too :-) I buy bottled water by the case and carry a bottle with me all the time, and I used to live in jeans. I haven't worn them for a couple of years... Sandy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 If you are >>showing elevated readings, please do all you can to normalize your glucose >>levels, drink plenty of water, and don't wear tight jeans or girdles, as >>kidneys are sensitive to pressure. Susie, Thanks! I am doing all of the above and walking too :-) I buy bottled water by the case and carry a bottle with me all the time, and I used to live in jeans. I haven't worn them for a couple of years... Sandy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 First of all, Pat, I'm glad you didn't hesitate to get to the ER, and that you are now doing better. You wrote: << the only problem is that lots of us (me!!) were not drinking the water we needed, and that was essential. well, i think in the last two days, i've had 8 gallons a day instead of 8 glasses. >> In fact, for several years now, if I get the beginning of a bladder infection, I've been able to get rid of it every time by drinking mass quantities of ordinary water. Also, if I get constipated, I up my water intake and that resolves as well. I have a relative who is mostly vegetarian who used to suffer chronic constipation. I felt he wasn't getting nearly enough fat in his diet. I urged him to eat something oily/greasy and drink plenty of water and that has worked like magic for him. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Sandy wrote: << My endocrinologist agrees that there's no evidence that eating protein causes a kidney problem, but he also says that they don't really know about what it does if one is already existing. >> I reviewed my old medical records, and I see that I did have evidence of kidney damage even before being diagnosed ten years ago. (Back then I had the World's Dopiest Doctor, who sent me home undiagnosed each time I presented with obvious signs of diabetes, until I finally self-diagnosed using urine strips.) There was so much albumin in my urine specimens it looked like egg white. I asked her, " What is that stuff? " and she would just say, " I don't know ... " So, Sandy girl, I'm one of many, I'm sure, whose kidneys did return to normal once I got a handle on the diabetes through diet modification. But kidney disease is potentially so serious that I can't tell others with compromised kidneys that high protein intake will be perfectly safe for all. I guess frequent monitoring will show all how they're doing. Our organs have a wonderful capacity to heal themselves when treated properly. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 >>So, Sandy girl, I'm one of many, I'm sure, whose kidneys did return to >>normal once I got a handle on the diabetes through diet modification. Susie, That is so encouraging to hear :-) Thanks! Sandy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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