Hey Gail, yes...stop the keto until your kidneys are better--The article below will give you some more info but in summary...if u are consuming lots of protein and your kidneys are infected your body can't get rid of the waste products from protein metabolism and in turn can cause problems-gout, joint pain, weakened immune system, delayed healing etc. You need your body to be healthy--a keto diet won't nessessarly affect kidney function in healthy adults (as long as your eating the right portions of protein and not too much) but if the kidneys aren't healthy--eating a balanced diet--protein-carbs-essential fat-- is the way to go Drink lots and lots or water, take cranberry caspsules and drink green tea throughout the day. These are only reccommendations--always check in with your doc if you are experiencing pain--meds may be the way to clear up the infection...
Hope you feel better soon, and EAT--Not eating when feeling ill is the worst thing you can do to your body--your body needs the nutrients to help heal itself

ARTICLE:

"High-protein diets are generally well tolerated by healthy adults. But a dramatic increase in protein-rich foods may be dangerous for people with liver or kidney disease because they lack the ability to get rid of the waste products of protein metabolism.

Protein is essential to human life. Every cell in your body contains protein. Protein is found in your bones, muscles, skin, organs, blood, hormones and enzymes.

Your body can't store excess protein. During digestion and metabolism, protein is broken down into amino acids — the building blocks of protein. Your body uses these amino acids to make enzymes and other proteins. But any "extra" amino acids are stripped of nitrogen, and the nitrogen is eventually excreted by your kidneys and liver. The non-nitrogen parts of amino acids are used for energy or converted into fat.

Although high-protein diets generally aren't harmful, they may increase the risk of kidney stones and osteoporosis. High-protein diets may also limit other healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. In addition, many high-protein foods — such as meat, milk, cheese and eggs — are also high in fat and cholesterol. So choose your protein sources wisely. Good choices include fish, beans, lentils and low-fat dairy products.

If you have kidney or liver disease or any chronic health condition, talk to your doctor before starting a new diet."

By Mayo Clinic Staff

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Edited by: LA  at: 14/6/06 8:12