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                    Ways to manage the effects of PKD

                  How can someone with PKD help slow the onset or progression of PKD?

                        According  to the  Polycystic Kidney Foundation www.pkdcure.org  

• Learn as much as you can about PKD.

 

• Find yourself a good kidney specialist Nephrologist or Urologist. You can do this by contacting the Department of Nephrology or Urology at a major medical center nearest your home. Ask the Head of the Department to recommend a Nephrologist or Urologist familiar with PKD. Even contact your local PKD Chapter Coordinator for information on a Nephrologist nearest you.

 

• Keep your blood pressure under control. Check with your doctor for the proper medications and lose weight if necessary.

 

• Avoid cigarettes. They can raise your blood pressure.

 

• Eat a propper diet. Talk to your physician about counseling with a Renal Dietitian Eating the right foods can make you feel better! 

 

• Avoid all forms of caffeine such as:

  coffee ,tea,colas,chocolate and some forms of aspirins such as Anacin & Excedrin. Always consult your Nephrologist or Urologist before taking anything over the counter.

  Read labels to check for caffeine content.
• Treat all urinary tract or bladder infections immediately. Contact your physician.

 

• Do not use any over-the-counter  medication without checking with your doctor. AVOID drugs that contain Ibuprofen  such as Advil, Medipren, Motrin or Nuperin. 

 

• Exercise your body. Staying fit by walking, swimming, or light aerobics keeps your body healthy, lean and less prone to problems that can hasten the disease.

Please visit www.pkdcure.org

                          Or

Call 1-800-PKD-CURE !!!!