WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,545 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,545 Member
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    Stats for the day-

    Short walk w/family- 50.41min, 37elev, 3.15ap, 81ahr, 96mhr, 2.69mi= 262c
    Strava app = 330c
    Walk to Costco and back- 1hr 49min 19sec, 42elev, 3.65ap, 93ahr, 122mhr, 6.81mi= 641c
    Strava app= 834c
    *total miles walked 9.5*
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 3min 35sec, 351elev, 112aw, 19.1amph, 101ahr, 134mhr, gear41, 20.20mi= 397c
    Strava app= 408c
    Zwift stats- 1hr 3min 44sec, 354elev, 112aw, 45arpm, 19.02amph, 20.2mi= 408c

    Total cal 1300
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,545 Member
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  • exermom
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    Vicki – so sorry about the employee and then the money issue on top of that!

    All Californians – good thoughts being sent your way to be safe

    Joy – good luck to your granddaughter

    Had the last ceramics (they’re closed Monday) for the next 5 weeks.

    Michele NC
    who is off to do some of the x-stitch
  • skuehn48
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,868 Member
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    OregonMother wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
    OregonMother wrote: »
    Rita. We're not doing anything about my ckd. I'm trying not to let it bother me, but I had to bring up the diet. All he says is drink more water. I am doing my best to eat the DASH diet. Everyone probably should. So we are eating a lot more veggies, and I am avoiding beef. But not eliminating it entirely. The nephrologist has released me unless my GFR goes lower. It bounces around in the low 40s, with occasional dips into the high 30s. He says that's plenty of functionality. I don't know if he says that because of my mbc and I'm probably not going to die of kidney disease. I am wondering how his treatment of me compares to the treatment of others.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    FleaMy nephrologist was upset my GP didn’t tell me or send me sooner. My GFR is 46. He wanted to put me on Farxiga b/c my sugar has been going up (even with Keto) and my BP was way up. Cardiologist has BP going down so one more thing down. I have a choice with the Farxiga. It is too expensive for me and I know my insurance pays for all the BP meds and testing stuff for the glucose. I haven’t had to take any diabetes meds so will pass on the Farxiga. Thanks so much for your response! Helps me put things in perspective. Diet is everything! No more Keto but Renal diet now. And 80 oz of water a day according to doc. (He also says coffee is ok) LOL 🤷‍♀️

    Machka Thanks for the info! I’m in stage 3 where my GFR bounces between 42 and 52. Diet is the way to go I am seeing. I have been following the Renal diet (I’ll post a snippet later) after researching and with my “metabolic acidosis” which is the type of CKD I have, I need to avoid Phosporus mostly, so reading ALOT of labels! LOL

    Michelle in NV I like the soup idea! My DH does all the cooking and is making Menudo today. I’ll see if I can remember to take a pic. Also my DH does the same as yours. He starts to sort out the pile he has in the front of the RV but ends up making a worse mess. Not sure how he manages b/c he DOES toss a couple things each time. 🤪


    RVRita who panics with medical stuff for nothing really, in Roswell, NM. 🛸👽

    I share your frustration. My oncologist is the one who asked me, "has anyone told you that you have chronic kidney disease?" After she mentioned it, I went back to look at my historical labs, and I was in the 60s eight years ago, with a steady decline. It would have been nice if someone would have mentioned that I should at least pay attention and stop taking ibuprofen. That was my preferred pain reliever because I needed an anti inflammatory.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    My previous doctor sent me for a whole set of tests ... blood work, ultrasound etc. When the results came back, clear as day, in big bold print at the bottom of the ultrasound results was the statement that my kidneys showed damage consistent with Chronic Kidney Disease.

    My doctor didn't see it. I went in for follow-up, she told me she wanted the cyst on my left kidney checked ... so she did see the ultrasound results, just not all the results. She printed the results for me and sent me on my way.

    A few days later, I made an appointment to ask her about the kidney results and showed her what she had printed. First she tried to tell me they put that statement on everyone's results. Then she said that kidney damage only matters if my GFR? is lower than normal. I showed her that it is. She was surprised.

    Pretty sad when the GP doesn't even read the results.

    When I saw the specialist about the cyst (which is apparently OK), I asked about CKD. He looked at my results and told me that yes, I have CKD. But it hasn't advanced yet.

    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
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    Just looked up my last GFR results. Mine says 60. (I am 74.) My report for all bloods was satisfactory. My sodium was at the top end, but OK. I know I ought to cut back a bit on salt, but I love it.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,868 Member
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    OregonMother wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    My previous doctor sent me for a whole set of tests ... blood work, ultrasound etc. When the results came back, clear as day, in big bold print at the bottom of the ultrasound results was the statement that my kidneys showed damage consistent with Chronic Kidney Disease.

    My doctor didn't see it. I went in for follow-up, she told me she wanted the cyst on my left kidney checked ... so she did see the ultrasound results, just not all the results. She printed the results for me and sent me on my way.

    A few days later, I made an appointment to ask her about the kidney results and showed her what she had printed. First she tried to tell me they put that statement on everyone's results. Then she said that kidney damage only matters if my GFR? is lower than normal. I showed her that it is. She was surprised.

    Pretty sad when the GP doesn't even read the results.

    When I saw the specialist about the cyst (which is apparently OK), I asked about CKD. He looked at my results and told me that yes, I have CKD. But it hasn't advanced yet.

    M in Oz

    Oh my goodness, Machka.

    To my nephrologist's credit, I have had so many scans over the past 2.5 years -- Two PETs in the first year, CT every six months, and I've had multiple MRIs. Fortunately, those scans do not show any damage to my kidneys. So at least there's that. He is toying with the idea that I'm just chronically dehydrated. I drink a lot of water. But because I have celiac and I'm on medicine that can cause gastro issues, I do have a lot of diarrhea. I'm also sensitive to various foods for odd reasons, so vomiting is an issue, too. We have stopped using the IV contrast with my CTs, since I'm not showing any progression and the IV contrast is hard on kidneys.

    It's just all that ibuprofen I used to take. I would certainly not have taken it if I had realized what was going on. :disappointed:

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR

    Here's what my results say:
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    Cortical Thinning Of The Kidneys In Chronic Kidney Disease
    https://healthmatch.io/kidney-disease/cortical-thinning-of-the-kidneys

    When the kidney cortex becomes scarred and the amount of healthy, functioning tissue decreases, you may have cortical thinning. ... Chronic kidney disease can lead to these effects.

    Normal eGFR levels decline with age, but here is their general meaning:
    • 90 or higher: normal range
    • 60–89: could suggest you have early-stage kidney disease <<--- This is where I am
    • 15–59: could suggest you have kidney disease
    • Below 15: could suggest you have kidney failure

    Lifestyle adjustments
    Changing your lifestyle habits could help you manage your CKD. These include:
    • Eating a balanced, healthy diet
    • Consuming less salt — you should aim for less than 6g (around one teaspoon) per day
    • Limit your alcohol intake
    • Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
    • Exercising regularly
    • Quitting smoking
    • Avoiding over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen

    Among cyclists, ibuprofen was nicknamed Vitamin I and we took it regularly and frequently. I have cut back a lot in recent years.

    Machka in Oz

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