@Arjun Sabharwal Sir, is N acetylcysteine ok for CKD 3 ? Like upto 600 mg daily. I read it has some Neuro protective properties. The only thing I am not sure can it interfere with Serum Creatinine test. I read it does give false assurance of creatinine decrease and can interfere with test.

A kidney patient, advised to restrict salt, and is taking telmisartan 20 mg to control blood pressure. If he consumes a little extra salt but continues taking telmisartan 20 mg, to nulliy the salt's effect on BP is that ok? Does salt affect the kidneys or nephrons in any way other than increasing blood pressure, thus making it bad for nephrons not only as an agent to raise BP?

Anyone in the Club who has been doing Self Clean Intermittent Catheterization to empty Bladder? What problems do you face ? I would like to connect.

The July calendar is locked in and it's packed. 🩺 3 Q&A sessions with me (Dr Arjun) — on diet, on medicines, and the monthly open Q&A 🥗 5 Diet sessions — uric acid, protein, calories, fibre, and types of water 💪 1 Health coach session — protein sources for CKD 🍽️ 1 LIVE members' diet plan build — real member, real numbers, real plan 📆 Fri Jul 3, 11:30 am — Uric acid: the food angle @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 5, 6 pm — Proteinuria: tests & targets (my talk) @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Mon Jul 6th , 9 pm -- Positivity with Dr @Dr Sakshi Anand 📆 Tue Jul 7th 3:00 pm — Protein in CKD — with our health coach @Sonali Makani Kayal 📆 Sat Jul 11 — Calories: good & bad sources (time TBC) @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 12, 11:30 am — Diet Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 17, 12:30 pm — Fibre in CKD @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 19, 1:30 pm — Medicines Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 24, 12:30 pm — Types of water: plain, barley, coconut @Upma Bhatia 📆 Sun Jul 26, 9:30 am — Monthly Q&A with me @Arjun Sabharwal 📆 Fri Jul 31, 12:30 pm — Members' live diet plan build @Upma Bhatia All sessions live in the Classroom → replays go up the same day. Do try and show up. I will update this post if anything changes. Keep an eye out for the calendar section which will be updated soon.

Living with CKD isn't just about managing blood tests, medications, and diet. Many people experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or a loss of confidence during their kidney journey—and these feelings are often not talked about enough. Our latest session on Low Mood in CKD is now available to watch. We discussed: - Why low mood is common in CKD - Recognising the signs early - Practical strategies to improve mental wellbeing - When to seek professional help - Supporting yourself and your loved ones 🎥 The recording is now available in the Classroom. What is one thing that has helped you cope during your kidney journey? Your experience may help someone else who is going through a difficult time.