10 Signs of Early Kidney Disease & Kidney Labs You Need

Early kidney disease can be very hard to detect and is completely reversible. Look for these 10 signs of early kidney disease so you can catch it early before you develop Chronic Kidney Disease. Also learn which kidney labs to ask your doctor for so you can detect kidney disease.
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[@DavisHomeRepair]

Dr ken berry, you have revealed the veils of medical understandment. Ive lost 30 lbs in 2 months, I've talk to doctor's about my change in diet, and all keep saying the way im eating is ludicrous. But all my numbers have dropped, and now scratching there heads. I pray this knowledge continues to be presented like it should.

[@timothyvonvictory7105]

Way to go bro!!

[@thomashughes4859]

Good on you, Mate!

[@harryharry3193]

still doing well??

[@benicio1967]

I’m so glad you’re having success. I’m so confused. I just saw a doctor who went through all the many ways that pro Tien destroys kidney function. I also have watched Dr. Berry’s videos on how pro Tien does not cause kidney dysfunction. My mother just died from kidney failure and I don’t really know what the truth is or which way to go because my kidneys are starting to give me real problems now.

[@rodneymiller5926]

@DavisHomeRepair what are your stats today? How you doing?

[@jenniefiedler9854]

I have stage 3 kidney disease and i have lupus. Carnivore has allowed me to reverse my insulin resistance and my symptoms are all but gone. Thank you Dr. Berry!

[@bobross2404]

"and my symptoms are all but gone" well that doesn't sound like a good thing lol

[@seansilva_1996]

@@bobross2404 It could be helping, but I doubt a diet would completely cure kidney disease. It would legit take a miracle from God for that to happen.

[@vsanchez1084]

@jenniefieldler9854 I also have stage 3 kidney disease.. and I'm very intrigued by this way of living. I was wondering if your kidney function numbers done since adopting this way of living?

[@jenniefiedler9854]

I have a telemedicine appt on Thursday with my nephrologist, so my labs are from last month. I will tell you though that my kidney function actually feels normal for the first time in over ten years!

[@davidhoward5687]

@@bobross2404 Are having symptoms a bad thing? You make no sense, please get off the internet.

[@deanarjones9114]

Fatigue Trouble sleeping Dry itchy skin Urinate often Foamy urine Blood in urine Puffy eyes - persistent Swelling ankles/feet Appetite is off Muscle cramps

[@ellie9248]

Thank you.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Sounds like menopause...minus blood and foam.

[@justinm4497]

Thnx

[@emmashowalter2792]

Dead away one has bloodsugar issues! Causing kidney issues!

[@mustseevideos7777]

You aren't helping Dr Berry or his algorithm by decreasing his views.

[@sammymakeitmakecents]

Omg Dr. Berry, thank you for doing a video on this. I’m freshly 39 and my GFR is at 52! I went back and looked at my lab work over the years and it has tanked from 84 to 52 in the span of ~8 years. Not a big drinker. Never smoked. Always exercised/lifted weights/long distance running. And yet I had bladder cancer at 36 and now my kidneys are showing signs of CKD. I started the Carnivore Diet in October, but then started eating carbs again. I’m now getting serious about it and hoping maybe I might see my GFR go up. Oh and to top it all off I have Premature Menopause 🤦‍♀️ grateful for all of your knowledge sharing.

[@MiteshDamania]

It's a shame the doctor didn't notify you

[@KenDBerryMD]

It's more than a shame...

[@mrazik131]

read Sally K Norton book toxic superfoods that will benefit your kidneys!

[@Love2LoveGOD22]

​@@KenDBerryMD Can I ask you please if you would recommend a carnivore diet for a diabetes 2 patient, A1c never been higher than 7.3%?

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

​@@Love2LoveGOD22he has other videos about diabetes and carnivore diet. Just check out his page

[@vikingmountainranchlife7447]

You are so down to earth and people can tell that you truly are caring. Thank you so much Dr. Barry for all you do. I am a fellow carnivore for over 20 years as well as a retired holistic doctor. I love listening to your videos I have never been disappointed😊

[@grimakastatik]

I'm on my 2nd week of carnivore and I was afraid I was gonna get a heart attack eating all this cholesterol but my weight went down, sleep got better, and my arthritis pains have subsided. I hope my blood work comes back ok. I was a type 2 diabetic.

[@easypeasy1216]

I was in Stage 4 CKD, 5 years ago. PHD has taken it to stage 2.

[@thomashughes4859]

Very cool! Congratulations!

[@DLee756]

👍❤️

[@eternity8811]

What's PHD?

[@thistlemoon1]

@@eternity8811proper human diet

[@jaynetaylor285]

Whats the proper human diet and how does that reverse it

[@macoediv]

I feel my urine stream has improved since carnivore.

[@ImEmile]

Thank you for this video. Istarted carnivore in early July. A year ago my GFR was in the 80s. This year's labs is in the low 40s. My doctor is on the ball. She ordered ultrasound and CT which both showed normal. Labs have been run 3 times in the last week and numbers stay the same. Waiting to see specialist. While I'm getting mixed messages about amount of protein for those with existing kidney disease, I know I need to up my fat. More videos on carnivore for those with CKD would be greatly associated.

[@bbll3729]

Hello, how are you? If it's okay to inquire. What is your update status? Thank you.

[@krammago9196]

Update

[@rkesler3567]

I’m so mad that my doctor never talked to me about my kidney disease. I read about it in my online account because I asked for it! Stage 3 and had no clue! Not ok!

[@mrazik131]

all kidney problems will get better on low oxalate diet read book toxic superfoods from S K Norton

[@BB-gv4dy]

Same happened to me. GFR declining for years and was only told to drink more water. Now I have a diagnosis of CKD 3a.

[@ciskokidd5980]

Gotta say, have noticed how much younger you look these days, you are doing something right, is working for ya.

[@suzannederringer1607]

Thanks, Dr. Berry! This doesn't seem to be a problem for me. None of these symptoms. I do have less appetite than I used to have, but im 75 and i eat good, whole foods (not Carnivore, eat Veggies and Fruits as well as Meat and Eggs). Good nutrients and i don't feel hungry or have cravings ... no snack foods. Good to know the symptoms though!

[@coronabuster3611]

I finally got well enough to start asking for copies of my labs. I saw my eGFR showed mild decrease and it was getting worse, close to 60. I asked my doctor why she hadn't discussed this with me, she just shrugged and said it's nothing serious, you're getting older, like it was expected, well, I had energy again, so I researched what I could do and now instead of my kidneys getting worse they are getting better and will hopefully keep improving. It's best to fix things before they are totally broken. Lesson learned, never trust my doctor, who is a wonderful person and mostly a great doctor, but I have to take responsibility for my own health.

[@SlicedZucchini]

thank you Dr. Berry! This means a lot to me, it might be too late for me, 59 months of dialysis and four months of transplant, but I didn't have this kind of information back then, and you are protecting thousands, no maybe millions, with this invaluable information that will save lives and livelihoods; I do want to add though a couple things I have learned along my journey - on the urination, when I had that problem I was actually so overloaded with the swelling/retention on the bottom half of my body that it was not only painful and coming out the normal urination path but it was also coming from my behind, so I noticed that every time especially at work or when I was in my car, I would feel it always wet and I didn't realize my body was expelling fluid as much as it could any possible way, and another thing you're right about the BUN, and I would say the things that you would look for especially regarding kidney functionality would be that GFR and presence of protein in the bloodwork/urinalysis as well as the creatine, to me are important things, other indicators could be examining the diet/activity and checking the potassium level and of course that albumin and it would be good to look over at the hemoglobin and A1c as well for safety purposes

[@barblacy619]

Save your transplant-go Carnivore NOW

[@SlicedZucchini]

@@barblacy619 oh I'm eating high-quality, I'm basically there, but more so keto, I was more of a low-carb person but now I guess I have moved toward keto but not on purpose, I eat on average 5% of my weight in carbs, not to exceed 20, and I eat around 50% of my weight in proteins and then the rest is fat or additional proteins

[@barblacy619]

@@SlicedZucchini How long ago did you discover Dr Berry? I’ve had a 2 year journey

[@SlicedZucchini]

@@barblacy619 I became sick at the end of 2017 right after hurricane Harvey and blind beginning of 2018 and started looking into insulin probably mid- to late 2018 and I would say that's probably when I came across him by algorithm probably somewhere from mid-2018 to beginning of 2019; i've always liked his simple approach regarding explanations informative data - glad most of us have benefited over the years

[@jillf24]

Dr. Berry, you should recommend a Cystatin C blood test if the normal Quest lab work looks scary! My eGFR was completely normal in this more comprehensive test. Also, since I did have a scare and my Dr sent to me to a Nephrologist immediately, he said they never rely on the Quest/Labcorp labs equations for eGFR-they use the MAYO QUADTRATIC eGFR calculations to properly access your eGFR.I was freaked out for 3 months, waiting to see the Nephrologist, bc of a Quest lab BUN?CREATININE level & its eGFR. The Nephrologist did an Ultrasound and protein urine and Cystatin C blood work. ALL came out Negative! He told me to leave his office and eat a huge steak!!!!!!!! I swear!!!! P.S.- the Nephrologist was Keto and OMAD!!!!!! xo

[@clifover]

Hi, my labs are all from Quest Lab work and are stage 3, Is the Cystatin C test the same as the Mayo Quadratic eGFR? Sorry if I should have known they are, but clarity is key for me here. I am at a place where I am willing to try and find another lab for blood work, this small town only has the Quest option.

[@cindylandry7856]

I've had small blood in urine for years. The urologist concluded women who wear pads all the time for incontinence. I believe rhat may have to do with glyphosate I the cotton - possibly. Thank you so much for sharing the vast amount of knowledge with us. Kudos

[@47retta]

You might want to get a second opinion.

[@marettalisa2316]

How is it now?

[@cindylandry7856]

@marettalisa2316 The same. Always a trace amount.

[@gnfielies]

Thank you Dr Ken Berry, appreciate the informative video. Appreciate and gratitude.

[@jdholbrook33]

Helped me to worry a lot. Cramps in the night. Check Foamy urine, Check 17mm cyst on my right kidney, Check. Urine frequency. Check. I often get woken up in the night with pain in my right kidney, if I sleep on that side I wake up feeling strange, as if my blood has hot sauce in it. Guess I'll be getting my blood tested this week.

[@Amaryllis-4U]

I hope you’ll be ok and get better 🙏❤️

[@felipeklinger9958]

How did it go?

[@cindyhesse5196]

Can you update us please?

[@AprilJoi5]

Yes, how are you doing now?

[@rachelmoore5079]

Yes me too I have stopped needing to urinate so often. It used to feel like I was going to pee myself all the time. Then when I would go, little to nothing would come out. Since going carnivore in 2020, this has entirely stopped

[@littlelouisel]

Carnivore helped ? Thanks in advance

[@rachelmoore5079]

@@littlelouisel yes entirely fixed the problem

[@littlelouisel]

@@rachelmoore5079 I'm only on carbicta few months since February but just had a kidney stone and now thinking I need to lay off the steak 😞

[@cindyhesse5196]

​@@littlelouiselI think the carnivore diet is what's helping your body to get rid of the stones you've probably had for a while.

[@cindyhesse5196]

This gives me such hope, thanks for posting.

[@markiangooley]

Kidney stone means pain in your kidney! But that’s a special case. I was sure I had a gut problem, my doctor agreed, and I had a barium meal and then a CT scan… and the report said “1mm stone in right kidney” and everything else negative. That did pass. Painfully. Retrieved a near-spherical oxalate stone from the toilet bowl by sheer luck.

[@MrDalloway]

Dear Dr Berry, living in Germany, only single kidney left with CKD Stage 3a close to 3b. Calcium oxalate stones (1cm stone build in 4 weeks), a wewellit one and some unknown stones. Since total nephrectomy and low oxalate no more stones so far. My nephrologist is ok with Keto, aware of oxalate bad for kidneys but reluctant about carnivore, fearing I might set my way up to dialysis faster than with Keto. I sure can point her to all the vids and info but there’s not much about carnivore for people having CKD and only one kidney left. I would really appreciate if you’d do a vid about this as I found underneath many other vids other CKD patients wondering as well. I’m doing carnivore now but would feel empowered if I could undermine my cause with a real talk from your side. Be blessed and I’m forever grateful for you speaking out lout to help other people help themselves!

[@MrDalloway]

I think undermine was the wrong word. I meant to strengthen my points when discussing it with the nephrologist

[@cindyhesse5196]

I do agree with you... I've been doing carnivore for a year and a half and my numbers are getting worse... Would love to see more comments from carnivore people with CKD.

[@RoseMoon-zy4jq]

I'm surprised he didn't mention getting a Cystatin C test. Dr. Sean Baker has said his eGFR using the creatinine testing comes out to a 54! But, with the Cystatin C test his eGFR is over 100. So, if you are carnivore, & work out, you may need Cystatin C test to get an accurate eGFR number.

[@mickfortune3844]

Hi Doctor Berry, I have been watching and digesting "Pardon the Pun" your teachings for some time, I am type 2 Diabetic 5'8" 128 kgs when started, plus lots of other systems that follow the Diabetes dieses, you will not believe the results I have had in my first 30 days, in fact neither do I, I will fill you in more at the end of my second month. thank you for coming across so honest to enable me to believe and to try this diet / life style out. kind Regards Mick Fortune (UK)

[@YouTubeLover343]

Trust this Doctor! I wish that he was seeing patients!

[@MsMedley56]

Thank you Dr Berry for all your hard work.

[@TaraB1134]

Thanks Dr. Berry. From the bottom of my heart I am grateful. ❤

[@terised]

My 15 year old cat has early stage chronic kidney disease. Can definitely relate to the urine frequency (8-12 times a day) and diminished appetite.

[@PeCo333]

Don't feed her dry food. Feed her fresh red meat.

[@seanvogel8067]

@@PeCo333 , cats have specific nutritional needs. I don’t know the details, but they need some organ meats as well. I believe one of the nutrients is taurine.

[@PeCo333]

@@seanvogel8067 Yes.

[@artemishunter8993]

My 20 year old cat hasn't regularly eaten dry food in 10 years. But she is showing her age these days. Deaf and blinded in one eye bc she so skinny her eye lashes rolled back and caused an ulcer. She still runs about time to time but I feel her 9th life is coming to a close.😢

[@terised]

@PeCo333 CKD cats become very selective with foods and ones they used to enjoy no longer interest them. Not feeding dry, but currently he's only interested in pouch or canned fish varieties. It has to be very stinky, soupy and warm, otherwise no go. The biggest issue is getting them to eat at all, then worry about lowering phosphorus and sodium later. The best diet is whatever you can get them to eat. Proper cat diet isn't achievable at this stage.

[@tekawolf8254]

thank you for this video. I appreciate all the information that you share.

[@Christian-n8x6g]

Doc I think it's important to mention the Cystatin C test. So many people who eat a high protein diet, workout and have a decent amount of muscle mass, have elevated creatinine, which would signal reduced eGFR. Cystatin C gives a more accurate snapshot for people as there are less variables that muddy the water and give a potential false positive for kidney disease. I have seen so many people get their peace of mind back doing a Cystatin C test and finding their kidneys are actually completely fine, after first being told they have potential kidney disease on a creatinine test.

[@maryanthony5659]

I agree. My Low carb Doc ordered a Cystatin C. My last eGFR was 72 mmol/L (Australia) and has hovered around this level since on carnivore.(apparently should be around 90 for someone my age) but the Cystatin C was 126mL/min. He said that this was good and he was happy that it gave - as you suggest- a more accurate and appropriate reading as the eGFR could be a little concerning.

[@dancurran7669]

This is critically important, so basically if you're creatinine and EGFR are out of range, you can ignore them completely if your cyststin c test is normal. This took years of going to internists and even some nephrologist didn't know about it. Another thing they can do is a urine sample collection for 24 hours and then they can see there's nothing wrong with you at all!

[@cameliacampean1474]

Hello Dr Ken ,please help me with your advice. I had 2 weeks ago heart attack and I ended up with one stent, 70 procent blockage on right side . What diet can I have. Everyone tell me don’t eat to much fat. Can I do keto diet?Thank you and God Bless you and your family

[@jamesray9009]

Well so I just got off the phone with the Doc and with your help and the help of others my A1C is now 4.8 ,she is all of a sudden concerned with my kidneys which is concerning..

[@nikirob9180]

Hi Dr Berry, I started carnivore 2 weeks ago and love it and your videos are so helpful. So thanks. I was sharing my experience with my friend that was born with 1 kidney and also suffers from Diverticulitis would this be a safe lifestyle for her to try?

[@elizabethwilson8888]

Hi what if the creatinine level is high after eating protein rich food? I had a kidney function test 8th of October all was normal and then Saturday I had another because I had ear issue but A&E conducted blood work told me I have kidney failure because elevated creatinine ie was just 3 hours after eating heavy meat died. Does that mean I have kidney disease?

[@Fizzy332]

I have foamy urine yet no elavated protein or creatine? i also want to add that i have zero hunger signals, ive also done torso Ct scans and also Ultra sounds on my abdominal and kidneys. I dont know whats wrong with me its been over a year. No weight loss???

[@KenDBerryMD]

Foamy urine and bubbly urine are different. Keep searching

[@Fizzy332]

@@KenDBerryMD I know mine is foamy cause it stays. What type of tests do you recommend me to do?

[@luvfunstuff2]

​@@Fizzy332check your thyroid thoroughly. Even if it seems "normal" it may not be working in ideal ranges. Which can effect appetite and metabolism. You could try taking 100mcg (not more!) of T2, thyroid hormone for couple months to see if it has any effect. It can be purchased OTC or online, no script required. Many thyroid docs recommend it now. It can help increase metabolism gently, triggering weight loss. I have early Hashimoto's and it has helped me. And of course adjusting diet to keto, carnivore, and/or one meal a day, or intermittent fasting. Hope some of these ideas are useful to you.

[@joses5356]

I just had my labs done yesterday as I do every 6 months. I've been taking creatine 5mg a day for about 5 months and lift weights 4 days a week. Im 60 yrs old. My BUN was 19 ...creatinine was1.31 and my GFR was 62. I notice when I take creatine my creatinine increases. And it doesn't help to take your labs the day after you work out. I worried about this for a long time but enough videos on this tells me its normal and to chill out.

[@ninaowusuaa502]

you can do a cystasin C test next time.that one is more accurate especially for those who eat a lot of protein and lift weights. I'm sure your kidneys are fine

[@joses5356]

@@ninaowusuaa502 thanks. Yes I did do a cystain c test a few days ago. Got my results yesterday and it showed my level at 0.91 with a egfr of 88. Ill take it. My creatinine levels have been like this at since 2014. I've been lifting for 28 years. According to Kaiser I had CKD . Even my LipoA and HSCRP came back good.

[@jimtaylor2443]

My nephrologist would disagree with you on one issue. After an exam two weeks ago, I told him I had protein in my urine and blood. He waved me off before I could finish. His statement was that new medicine and a new controlled study showed that it meant nothing and not to worry about it. By the way, I have gone from early stage 3 back to lower stage 2 after doing a carnivore and now ketovore diet

[@fteambjj]

Hi. Im.spilling protein too. My pee is foamy like crazy. What mediicine that the doctor said ?? I am stressing out everytime i see the foam when i pee.

[@marettalisa2316]

You mean you got blood in urine microscopic? Is it ok now with the carnivore diet?

[@jimtaylor2443]

@@fteambjj I haven't been checked again in about four months, but the nephrologist said that protein in the urine and blood was okay. That is after being on Carnivore for about eight months at the time. He encouraged the diet.

[@marettalisa2316]

​@@jimtaylor2443did your egfr Improved?

[@ramniquesingh7324]

Is keto/carnivore diet safe for kidneys? Is a high protein diet safe for kidneys?

[@shellyb9345]

I am so thankful for your informative videos! I just received lab results I’m concerned about. I’ve been on carnivore since Aug 1. May Bun 15/Aug 26. May creatinine .58/Aug .66. B/C ratio May 26/Aug 39. eGFR May 106/Aug 103. What test would you run next?

[@drdannyroadkill]

@KenDBerryMD My wife is 64 and has stage 3 kidney disease and only 1 kidney (the other is atrophied). Her EGFR is about 42. Could she benefit from a keto/carnivore diet?

[@espianmashias9565]

Since carnivore I’ve gone from 120 to 60 on the EGFR labs. Should I worry?

[@cindyhesse5196]

I wish he'd answer this question.

[@espianmashias9565]

@@cindyhesse5196 Thank you, me too..🤔

[@krammago9196]

How long do you do a carnivore diet?

[@Seekingthefacts4]

Did u find the answer? I also have kidney disease and about to make an appointment to get blood work since starting on Carnivore. I assume u have kidney disease? I have listened to a couple of doctors, sorry don’t know names. Their ideas were that GFR can be affected by many things, and is not the best indicator. Last year I got 1 of those infections, and on IV antibiotics, so my blood was checked often. I was in hospital or rehab for 7 weeks. I don’t know what caused it, but my GFR stayed very high the whole time. Did your doc say anything? Maybe your creatinine was good. I would ask him. Don’t have to tell u are on carnivore, if u haven’t.

[@teresia748]

I was diagnosed with Kidney Disease during chemotherapy It’s been stable for years will this diet be harmful. Thank you so much.

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

A great video. I really enjoy your videos and find them very informative. Have a great rest of your Friday and an awesome weekend. Thank you.

[@LKN4WAR]

Do you recommend limiting protein intake w CKD? Bounce beteeen stage 2-3 Kreatine 1.2-1.35 GFR 70. Middle age. CHF 45-50 EF. I do IF and carnivore for periods of time then fall off wagon and back to SAD. The specialist says eat grains and plant based only. 🙄 I say ok then keep eating eggs and red meat. I had 235/145 BP when I checked into hospital (2018) w massive water retention. Prob a decade of very high bp. The cause of the kidney damage.

[@kerryjean2223]

Have been having foamy urine lately. I've heard it is a symptom of kidney problems but a) I also have untreated, returned bladder cancer, and b) I have recently started consuming about a cup a week of apple cider vinegar... I'm thinking it could be that.

[@eternity8811]

I think a cup a week might be too much. I've read 5-10 MLS (1-2 teaspoons) a day is plenty. That stuff is pretty potent.

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

I'm stage 3 ckd. I got from eating spinach. I made veggie soup cooked all the veggies in water, used the water for broth and ate that batch within a week. My kidneys r loaded with kidney stones

[@seanaames6855]

I had most of these symptoms, plus balance issues, last year before I had to have emergency brain surgery to remove a cyst from the 4th ventricle of my brain, as well as receive treatmentfor a major bladderinfection. . Because, I hadn't been detoxing well for many, many years, my body started stashing waste in cysts on my scalp ( I had 2 on my scalp) and apparently in the 4th ventricle of my brain.

[@Murph_.]

My doctor had me get a Cystatin C test to check my kidney function as well. What are your thoughts Dr Berry?

[@abmcd9381]

Thank you for this vid. Ive noticed these past few weeks my urine has becoming very cloudy. It appears that you can actually see the particles that comprise the cloudiness. Is this a serious issue?

[@RepublicOfWesternCanadaNOW]

I had that when I was consuming alot of foods high in oxalate. It's resolved since

[@deedeeseecee9294]

Infection?

[@KenDBerryMD]

See your doctor if this doesn't clear up soon

[@abmcd9381]

@@deedeeseecee9294 no pain or any other symptoms. Maybe frequent urination but thats been going on for a few years.

[@abmcd9381]

@@KenDBerryMD ok thanks. Its mostly first thing in the morning when I wake up. The rest of the day is mostly clear.

[@Bvsterrrrrrrrr]

Looking healthy day by day Doc!

[@DodgeChic69]

My last blood work results were BUN 23 ALBUMIN 4 g/dL Creatinine 1.14 mg/dL EGFR 58 ALT 5 U/L Hemoblogin A1c 5.4 I always feel tired and have dry skin...not itchy....no foamy urine either. Take 2 meds for bp.

[@Alaskan_mom]

The fry itchy skin terrified me until you said living in winter conditions is different lol! We live in Alaska and I try to stay away from lotion and use tallow but that’s not enough so I have to use the lotion. New follower and I’m so thankful I found your page!!

[@LhiaMarie]

I hope more doctors in my country will not just stick to what they've learned in Med school. They should be open to learn from the recent studies that are available these days. Glad to see some doctors in my country are promoting low carb diets but there are very few of them. Thanks Doc Berry!❤

[@KismetWLS]

It may help a little if you have time and resources to find the best information and print it, to bring with you to appointments.

[@annnngiege6101]

Hello Dr Berry! I tried to communicate with you through three or four emails last week. But there are network issues with your mailbox, and all the emails I sent are returned. And I can't find any other way to contact you. I can only say hello in the form of comments.

[@LordWillyGee]

Yes, I have severe swelling in my Ankle & Feet with Red Spots on my feet, Wearing compressing socks will bring down my swelling in a day or two days it looks normal? Take them off In no time swell up in two or more days my Ankle can swell to 3 times the side, or bigger if walking or standing? I think the next time see the doctor? I to do those Lab-work you mention? Sadly they give me meds in the past for swelling and they don't work!

[@jimmymalone3494]

Thank you Dr.Berry for sharing with us.

[@sandrawoods7492]

Dr Berry i take 5mg of ramipri a day would that of caused me to have stage 3 kidney disease, should i stop taking them ,❤

[@Bama_J]

Afternoon y’all

[@docb77]

Hey doc, 2 quick questions. I have some mild kidney damage due to childhood H.U.S., I'm considering trying carnivore, do you think it would be safe? Second how would i find a doctor to help me monitor that?

[@Naniizar]

HELP! For context: I started the carnivore diet a month and a half ago. Before I started it, my skin was itchy after bathing and I thought I had an allergy to water, but now I have the same itching during the day, it burns and bothers and doesn't go away if you scratch it, it's worse. I am a person with dry skin. I have tested positive for candida in the past. Five years ago I was vegan for seven years and this brought me low iron problems without anemia, and I was getting Petechiae outbreaks and I switched to keto carnivore, my body knows how to adapt to fat, since I ate regular I haven't gotten them again in the whole body and my iron rose. I discontinued a year ago and was on a regular whole grain omnivorous diet. Sometimes I think that the itch I have is mental, because if I am distracted it doesn't itch, but it isn't. In addition, last year I took a Dutch test, and it came out that my adrenal gland was under working. Functioning normally but producing little cortisol. So we moved to a sunnier climate and I feel better. My thyroid is always fine and my vitamin D is always low. I am eating a ratio of more yolks than whites (eggs always pasture and organic) , uncured sugar-free bacon, (pasture, and GF, and regular red meat), organic chicken. It is possible that I have a slow digestion or low or high index of bile, I don't know. Should I increase the fat? I don't know, either. I will take a perrier with ACV a day again. I am completely cutting out dairy products as of today because they cause my large intestine to bloat as if it were diverticulitis pain and gas. I have stools like a rabbit if I don't take 400mg of magnesium oxalate at night. This itchy skin issue, It could be a problem of oxalate or histamines, but the problem is not solved by eating fruits or taking benadryl. This itchy issue is also getting reactive with coffee, but I'm lethargic without it -_-, and now I'm feeling it even if I don't drink coffee. Something that I also want to include is that at the beginning I had visible dead tape worms when evacuating, and I am not a person who consumes sugars, or fast foods, or wheat, not even boxed commercial foods, cereals ... I cook at home and I go for organic whole foods always because we have the budget. It could be that the parasites/fungal are starving and altering my nervous system, because in reality it is like a hypersensitivity in the skin, either circulatory or nervous system, that comes and goes. Today, after eating 4 yolks and 2 bacon strips, it felt better, barely itching. I am going to try to increase to a gallon of water per day with the electrolytes to solve the constipation problem, and I will start taking charcoal to eliminate heavy metal contamination. I'm a 34-year-old female, I have a Mirena on, I'm 5'2 and I weigh 140. I'll appreciate any help you can give me!

[@NewbCoinNerd]

I would like to ask Dr. Berry about the carnivore and severe terminal gastrointestinal damage, I need help and would like to ask him some questions that pertain to my situation. I have stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver, survived necrotizing pancreatitis 75% died, before it stoped. I also have congestive heart failure, gall bladder full of stones and severe neuropathy and balance problems

[@heathergibson7156]

Dear Dr Berry, I have just started taking a daily cranberry suplement tablet for my recurrent UTIs as an alternative to taking antibiotics. Cranberry supplements contain salic acid I think so would this be bad for my kidneys? Thank you.

[@Real_The_Goof]

Urine can also be foaming because of an infection in your urinary track. I've had that happen before. I'm not sure how well my kidneys are working.. Some times i worry that i'm urinating too much.. Other times, my urine has a bit of a smell after eating quite a bit of protein rich food. If you have too much protein in your body, you'll dump some of it out as it's not needed.. or so i've been told. I know that when i cut back on meat or protein heavy plants, then the smell fades off and goes away.. then again, if i'm spilling protein i need.. that's worrisome.. I have not had dry itchy skin.. dry at times during extreme heat or cold? yes.. but not dry AND itchy. I've also been told Kidney damage can cause some pretty bad Tinnitus.. not sure how true that is though. And i've been dealing with a hissing in my head for awhile now.. then again, i'm a type 2 diabetic.. and damage to the nerves from being diabetic can cause this as well...

[@begoodtoyourself2095]

Thanks for the info. Blue is a nice color on you doc.

[@dencollie]

Is a Trace of protein in urine ok if m carnivore? I only eat 120 gr a day for my goal weight of 120 ( currently 180)

[@NicosDayOut]

I also thought about foamy urine, I recently came across some videos on KZbin that shows foamy urine can be a cause of early kidney disease, and when I looked to the toilet, there are some bubble which stays maximum 30sec not more then that and AVG 3-5 sec. So Doc what do you think ???? Those bubbles could showed up because of the velocity of the urination ! Other than those bubbles I don't have any sign which you discussed .

[@DLee756]

Thank you, Dr Berry. This was very informative.

[@stevenhernandez8966]

I was doing a 72 and in a strong state of ketosis recently. I was also overcoming a bout of covid. About a day to 36 hr in I noticed my kidneys hurt, and my flow was low. I drank mostly water spiked with acv and lemon juice at that time. I know with autophagy and ketosis comes the shedding of fat, but that fat, I understand, often has toxins stored in it. Toxins plus covid shedding I thought, and the keytones themselves had to be processed too (4-8+ on average)...My kidneys were like Scotty on Star Trek shouting at me "Were givin er all she's got Captain" so I tried drinking plain water which helped a little. I stuck out my fast, doing only a little broth midway and a dozen frozen blueberries to keep my blood sugar safe. When I broke the fast, I thought to myself, "Okay, it's like a guy in a hot air balloon. I can't stop the covid shedding (add weight to the balloon) or anchor (stop keytones from doing their natural job) but I can put the break on ketosis by eating some carbs (letting some hot air vent). Sure enough, no more pain in the kidneys, but I hated to take myself out of ketosis. I'd love to hear your opinion, I don't normally have such pains, when doing day-to-day keto dieting. Thanks for all you do Dr. Berry! God bless...

[@dreamerznightmare1198]

Question good sir. Can I still eat fruits while on a diet to heal from kidney disease ?

[@7sunneterrell244]

Thank you for sharing your insights with us.

[@Stinkyfisher]

I have been getting kidney videos recommended to me like crazy lately. Is that one of the signs? The algorythm trying to save me lol

[@KenDBerryMD]

maybe lol

[@jessicavasquez-hamilton7611]

I suffer from chronic migraines. I want to stop Ibuprofen and Advil but nothing else works. How can I find a cure for my debilitating migraines and how can I reverse the damage I've done from pills?

[@luvfunstuff2]

If you haven't already, please try elimination diet, avoiding all processed foods as they contain many triggering chemicals. Investigate if you have a CSF leak in brain or spinal column. See Momming with Migraine on YT channel, see most recent videos (last 12 month). My son had chronic migraine from childhood till early 20's. Docs never once suggested an elimination diet!. Not even the neurologist who we saw for his insomnia and absence seizures. It turned out to be MSG in so many processed foods, his favorite being ramen noodles, which is loaded with MSG unless you find the MSG free brands. I get systemic pain from ingesting propylene glycol it is also in tons of processed foods, even things like vanilla and other flavors or extracts for baking. It's in beverages, liquids, beauty products, sun lotion, even many medicines: topicals & injectables. it's everywhere! What you put in or on your body matters. I hope you find your answers. ((Hugs))

[@Suaveone1]

Take magnesium for migraines dont use lacquer hair sprays or paints or strong chemicals it triggers migraines

[@waltertodd4479]

Thank you for that kidney advice.

[@mandyng491]

Dr Berry , how is dialysis eat keto? It’s that good or not? And also what excise can be good, like yoga, blank,?

[@SCTXLoveNPride]

@KenDBerryMD do you have any good doctors you xan recommend in San Antonio, floresville area? I was told by an fnp I may have stage 2 ( but she's in Colorado for an hrt office). -thx!

[@ssssssssssssssssss50]

2:18 had this for at lest 2 years now, but it clears after drinking a lot of water. Is it worth considering for Kidney Disease, doc?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Drinking too much water can stress your kidneys. Improve remaining kidney function with these tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6ooH2BeKypf9E

[@mrazik131]

low oxalate diet will save your kidneys

[@ssssssssssssssssss50]

@@KenDBerryMD so is it clear cut Kidney Disease then? Will have to get some lab work done. If i drink about 2 liters of eater the urine doesn’t foam at all, so i’m hoping for chronic dehydration

[@GinaSpector-mz2uq]

Dr, is Berberine bad for kidneys? I have stage 3 CKD

[@flbro]

Prior to starting carnivore my labs for kidneys had been stable at creatinine 1.8 EGFR 39. After a month on carnivore I had my annual visit with Primary care and my creatinine had gone up to 2.23 and my EGFR dropped to 31. It scared me enough to quit carnivore but I am at least doing strict KETO trying to stay less than 10g carbs daily and no more than 15g carbs on the worst days. Been carnivore or Keto for almost 7 weeks now. I am worried what my renal doctor is going to say when I see her in August. Is there any studies I can take with me when I see my renal doctor?

[@joen.8364]

My BUN levels have elevated on Carnivore.

[@slayerment]

Same experience here for my spouse. Ketovore/Carnivore increased BUN and Creatinine in labs. eGFR in low 30s now. We are getting labs often and have decreased protein down a bit and upped the veg. This is helping with BUN and Creatinine numbers. Still learning ourselves and experimenting. I suspect healthy keto may be the way to start out for people in more severe stages of CKD.

[@flbro]

After those lab results, I slacked off carnivore and started something between ketovore and carnivore and my lab results actually came back up to where they were. Now I'm on ketovore and seems to be doing OK.

[@felipeklinger9958]

Can you update?

[@flbro]

@@felipeklinger9958 I am 22 weeks into ketovore now. Mainly carnivore. I may eat 20 of carbs a week. My kidney labs are stable at my pre diet levels. I am down to 260 lbs from my start weight of 315 lbs. My renal doctor told me to keep up what I am doing.

[@furysmith6564]

Does carnivore help? My friend needs a transplant and is almost vegetarian since he was told protein is bad… he will in no way listen to me, though

[@Nicolabarnard01]

I just did some labs, my eGFR is 77. A year ago it was 86. Been keto/carnivore for almost 2 years, not a big drinker. I'm really scared, not sure what to do. Waiting on the doctor to give me some direction...

[@kristarome2608]

do you have symptoms? My Creatinine went up (and eGFR went down, accordingly) this last test but so did my sodium and I may have been dehydrated, which can throw off test results. Best to take a deep breath and retest when well hydrated if that could be a concern.

[@Nicolabarnard01]

@@kristarome2608 I really dont have any symptoms... But I did decide to calm down and the doctor actually told me its nothing to worry about. Because I eat a meat-heavy diet my creatinine is bound to go up and that could throw off the eGFR apparently.

[@Resepdrea12]

Cystatin C 0.99 GFR 89, Age 49, what does this mean?

[@beemill2242]

Could you maybe do a video about what you can do if you already have kidney disease and are on some form of dialysis?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Improve remaining kidney function with these tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6ooH2BeKypf9Esi=piV5YNc6LFtyfZgY

[@beemill2242]

Guess I should have ran a search. I'll check it out.

[@beemill2242]

@@KenDBerryMD that is a pretty helpful video but I guess I'm still looking for something a little more in-depth. Especially when it comes to the challenges of getting into ketosis when doing peritoneal dialysis.

[@carnivoreRon]

Thank you, Dr. Berry!!

[@AJ-cd2ox]

I have 3 of these symptoms, but my last kidneys blood tests showed my Creatitine & my eGFR as normal. I do have a simple kidney cyst though

[@stevestevenss5193]

Dr Berry do your diagonal creases in your ear lobes worry you as part of Frank’s sign?

[@britndansgramma]

I have to say, I am a bit confused. I have the foamy urine and swelling going on, but according to the labs, I'm fine. The BUN/Cr is high (42), but the eGFR and Albumin are in range. Is there something I am missing?

[@ninaowusuaa502]

what was your egfr value

[@joen.8364]

Is it okay for people with kidney disease to be on a carnivore diet?

[@brandonhunter3166]

Yes carnivore improves kidney function

[@KenDBerryMD]

Yes!

[@Psalm_27.4]

@@KenDBerryMDDo you have any valid, reliable data to which you can refer, in order to support your “yes?”

[@jukeman57]

I’ve been eating strict carnivore for 47 days (beef, bacon, eggs). Noticed my urine is much foamer than ever before. Should I be concerned?

[@Psalm_27.4]

@jukeman57 Excellent question! I wish @KenDBerryMD would answer!

[@MANSWORLD-T8T]

@@jukeman57 I also have the same problem,how do you feel now ? Any changes?

[@jukeman57]

@@MANSWORLD-T8T I recently had my kidney function checked. They checked out fine. The only issue my doctor found was my BUN being a little elevated. He said I wasn’t drinking enough water. My doc supports my ketovore diet.

[@MANSWORLD-T8T]

@@jukeman57 oh ok great, I drink 3 to 4 litres of water every day! Also, I take creatine monohydrate in the morning! I do intense hypotrophy training! But still noticed the form in urine! Now I am reducing my protein consumption and waiting to see any difference in my urine!

[@Savage-tm8zi]

@@MANSWORLD-T8T any updates?

[@megroux]

My husband was just diagnosed with kidney disease after he donated his kidney to his father. His single kidney never fully picked up the work load of two kidneys. How can I help him diet wise? His only other health issues are high blood pressure and high triglycerides.

[@peda15]

I don’t know what to think now. I have more than a few of those issues

[@KenDBerryMD]

Get your kidney function tested

[@gordonhoward606]

Question, to much protein for kidneys processing?

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Thank you very much.

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

The most important sign of kidney disease is protein in the urine.

[@mikem9584]

Thank you, Doctor

[@drumsnbass]

Hi doc! Could you do a video on what most people should get for a basic blood panel? I can get the tests done w/o a doc and read my own results. Thanks!

[@staceyloveswill]

He has a book including them with their optimal ranges. It is called common sense labs. It is very helpful!

[@drumsnbass]

@@staceyloveswill bought it!

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

How is that done? I hate doctors. But....are you drawing your own blood? Lots of it? Don't know if I could handle that.

[@juliebrown9611]

You did a video on am amino acid on beets that are misforming proteins in the nervous system. Do you have the title of thar paper? I also cannot find the video you made about the topic. Thanks!

[@jampy1828]

Hello Dr. I often feel tired but all my laboratory results are normal . But there's a trouble in my stomach that's make me feel weak

[@katieshailes4313]

Dr Berry - can children get enough EPA and DHA from egg yolks, beef and butter without eating oily fish? My child doesn’t like oily fish and I’d rather he got it from whole food than fish oil capsules.

[@kimpeterson8090]

It would help if you told us what are good numbers to have on these tests

[@rubenproost2552]

I've had bloody urine, high fever and right side flank pain when I had a uti a couple years back. Had some uti symptoms for a couple of years before but thought it was my prostate as I was pushing fifty.

[@nicholaskirkpatrick3299]

Dr Barry, Are you still seeing patients? I'm going on 4 years carnivore and would Love to get some blood work and have it read by someone that understands how to interpret the results. I am a practicing dentist and was worried I was going to have to give it up in late 2019 before starting the diet. At the time I was dealing with severe back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, constant sciatic nerve paresthesia in my right leg, arthritis in my hands, etc. After 90 days all of my inflammation and pain was 100% gone and hasn't come back! I am down the road in Chattanooga area and would love to schedule an appointment if possible.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Any time we have an opening in the clinic we announce it in our Group

[@Psalm_27.4]

@@KenDBerryMDWith all due respect, this seems like an odd answer, especially to a fellow clinician.

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

Thank you Dr Berry!