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When do you meet with the dietician, and have they run the full battery of tests? In addition to diet, is there any type of treatment that they think might work?

Patiently waiting.....

See if the dietician has an email address. I have a couple doctors that I can email, and unless it's something major, I don't have to make the trip to their office.

If you eat out, and decide to cheat on your diet, or you must, because of the selection, it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing choice. Eat what you can that falls within the guidelines, and eat small portions of the things that fall outside of the guidelines.

Stress, in the form of being upset, or nervous is bad for triggering my esophagus problems. Once triggered, then it's hard to deal with. I agree, Pepcid is useless.

No onions, no garlic, no coffee, very weak iced (if you can tolerate it), especially no sodas, don't even think about an alcohol beverage. BUT, you may be able to handle Tarragon, Basil, Oregano, Dill Weed, Rosemary, Parsley Flakes, and a few others. When trying a new one, just put a very...

My dad had to go on a salt free diet. No salt substitute either. He balked a bit at first, but over time, got used to it. Taste buds will adapt, but it takes time. Later on, when he was allowed a little salt in his diet, if any was added to anything, he would complain it tasted too salty...

Towards the bottom of this page, are colored, square, radio buttons. Click on each of those buttons, and read about the more kidney friendly foods, AND suggested portions. Portion control seems to be a key factor. Some foods are more kidney friendly than others, which does not mean you can...