While still limited, sodium is one of the minerals removed by the dializing process, so guidelines might be modified upward. Depending on the particular medical condition, a limit of 2 to 3 grams daily will be given. Allowable cheeses include parmesan and other white, low-sodium varieties. Non-dairy substitutes work well on cereal, in coffee, and in desserts. But that's not true for the dialysis patient, so high phosphorous foods have to be avoided.
Itchy skin is an early sign of phosphorous building up in the blood stream.
Forbidden foods include oatmeal, bran cereals, brown rice, dried beans and lentils, organ meats, salmon and sardines, chocolate and cola drinks. Yes, choices must be made, but many people live quite well for decades while having dialysis several times a week. Wheat, rice, and corn cereals work, either hot or cold. A fruit salad in a base of non-dairy whipped topping, made with canned fruits. Unless diabetes is a consideration, calories can also come from hard candies and other sugar-rich foods that don't contain sodium, potassium or phosphorous.