Preparing for a Chronic Kidney Disease Specialist Appointment
Chronic kidney disease often progresses silently without symptoms until significant kidney function is lost. A nephrologist needs detailed baseline kidney function, ongoing monitoring, and understanding of risk factors to slow disease progression and prevent complications like anaemia, bone disease, and cardiovascular events.
Reviewed by the Brief My Doctor editorial team · Last updated June 2026
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What to tell your doctor
- 1CKD stage and eGFR if known
- 2Latest creatinine and urine results
- 3Cause of kidney disease if known: diabetes, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, other
- 4History of high blood pressure
- 5History of diabetes or pre-diabetes
- 6Protein or blood in urine
- 7Recent urinary symptoms: changes in frequency, colour, or appearance
- 8Symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, loss of appetite
- 9Current medications: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, blood pressure medications
- 10Previous imaging or kidney biopsy results
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.What is my current stage of kidney disease?
- Q2.What is the likely progression?
- Q3.Are there medications that can slow progression?
- Q4.Should I reduce protein intake?
- Q5.What blood pressure target should I aim for?
- Q6.Should I see a dietitian?
- Q7.How often will I need monitoring?
- Q8.When should I consider kidney replacement therapy options?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Recent eGFR, creatinine, and urinalysis results
- ✓Previous kidney imaging or biopsy reports
- ✓Documentation of blood pressure readings
- ✓List of current medications
- ✓Information about underlying cause of kidney disease
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