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Salt innovation

Fascinating article on Japanese tech that makes you think you are eating food saltier than it really is. The Japanese diet is loaded with salt, way more than...

Fascinating article on Japanese tech that makes you think you are eating food sa...

barbara55109

•18 hours ago

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Hair dye

I'm 3 years post transplant and wondered if anyone has dyed their hair. I'm talking about the wash in dyes that last around 6 weeks. I don't know if the anti...

I'm 3 years post transplant and wondered if anyone has dyed their hair. I'm tal...

Runquik123

•1 day ago

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Asterixis

Is there a relationship between asterxis and kidney failure? I HAVE A GFR OF 18.

maven123

•1 day ago

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My UNOS listing

My transplant coordinator msgd me on MyChart to tell me that my case goes before the next selection committee to submit to UNOS! I'm taking it with a grain of...

My transplant coordinator msgd me on MyChart to tell me that my case goes before...

PeaB4YouGo

•2 days ago

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Tired of being tired

I have ADPKD and a GFR of 55 (at the moment). I have never been so tired. I shouldn't be this tired. I can't get through an entire day at work. I have to go...

I have ADPKD and a GFR of 55 (at the moment). I have never been so tired. I shou...

jflorax

•2 days ago

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husband has recurring gout attacks at least once a month

hello I wonder if anyone can help me. My husband is having recurring gout attacks at least once a month. I wonder if this could be due to the fact he’s taking...

hello I wonder if anyone can help me. My husband is having recurring gout attack...

Douglas91

•2 days ago

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splenda

anyonne here use splenda?i havent seen anything about kidnneys with it but i wondered where it ranked among sweeteners as far as the kidneys go?

anyonne here use splenda?i havent seen anything about kidnneys with it but i wo...

S_dillow

•3 days ago

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heartbroken

My wife has had diarrhea and stomach pains for over three weeks. We took her to the doctor this week and blood tests show a GFR of 33. The doctor advised her...

My wife has had diarrhea and stomach pains for over three weeks. We took her to ...

tonyashusband

•4 days ago

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Frustrated

Hi everyone. I’m new here. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Disease a little over 3 years ago. I’m frustrated for several reasons. Firstly, with my previous...

Hi everyone. I’m new here. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Disease a little ...

Rgypsie1950

•5 days ago

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Anyone taking a biologic like Humira, entyvio, or Lialda or stelara?

I have ulcerative colitis with inflammation of the cecum that may be due to lupus or meds. Not really sure. I’m advised to take something similar to one of the...

I have ulcerative colitis with inflammation of the cecum that may be due to lupu...

Researcheverything

•5 days ago

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Will reducing Allopurinol dosage help my CKD?

Hi guys, I have CKD and take 300 mg of allopurinol daily due to recurrent gout over the past 30 years. I'm interested in hearing from others who have been in...

Hi guys, I have CKD and take 300 mg of allopurinol daily due to recurrent gout...

Ziggy88

•5 days ago

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Does anyone know if Stevia is ok for your kidneys.

Hi I hope everyone is doing well. Currenly my kidneys are doing well. I surely want to keep things that way. I use sugar a bit for homemade ice tea and I was...

Hi I hope everyone is doing well. Currenly my kidneys are doing well. I surely w...

Dakot

•6 days ago

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Weight Loss Surgery

I'm 18 years post transplant and want/need to lose weight. I haven't been offered any of the weight loss drugs. However, I'm being encouraged to go the...

I'm 18 years post transplant and want/need to lose weight. I haven't been offere...

BeAGoat

•6 days ago

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Insurer allows listing at only one center

My 30 yo daughter has ACA insurance with a small carrier. She has an eGFR of 18 so she may be able to hold off dialysis or she may need it soon. The carrier...

My 30 yo daughter has ACA insurance with a small carrier. She has an eGFR of 18...

Calypso_22

•7 days ago

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Could blood in urine be “normal” with kidney disease?

I had my second cat scan with dye this time and so far it has not been very enlightening as to where or why I have hematuria. This feels very vague. I went...

I had my second cat scan with dye this time and so far it has not been very enli...

Chilly59

•8 days ago

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CKD 2 at 27 Guidance needed

I'm 27, it's suspected that I have CKD 2. While I still haven't been diagnosed all the test point to this diagnosis. Hearing the news, I started thinking I...

I'm 27, it's suspected that I have CKD 2. While I still haven't been diagnosed a...

Live4Hope

•8 days ago

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My story..

After being diagnosed with lupus in 2013, I thought that I had gone through the worst. Then in 2014, I experienced my first kidney failure, which was a...

After being diagnosed with lupus in 2013, I thought that I had gone through the ...

Christie12

•10 days ago

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Heart failure. Kidney bloods

Ok I have had heart failure, cardiomyopthy, low blood pressure and low blood sugars for three years now after a heart attack... I am aged 60 I have regular 3...

Ok I have had heart failure, cardiomyopthy, low blood pressure and low blood sug...

HeartyJames

•11 days ago

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CT scan with contrast dye showed lesions on left kidney

The scan was a follow up of my abdomen after a bicycle accident 16 months ago, when I broke a number of ribs and had a grade four splenic injury, I'm still in...

The scan was a follow up of my abdomen after a bicycle accident 16 months ago, w...

jointpain

•12 days ago

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New drug for CKD?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta harking the benefits of Klotho protein on Facebook in helping with CKD....

Dr. Sanjay Gupta harking the benefits of Klotho protein on Facebook in helping ...

horsie63

•14 days ago

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Dietary changes for stage 4

I am a caregiver for someone who likes MilK & Bran cereal & yogurt every day. Is that bad? I need advice on preparing his food. Also likes pasta and tomatoe...

I am a caregiver for someone who likes MilK & Bran cereal & yogurt every day. I...

DribbleG

•15 days ago

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Happy moms day

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds you as well as possible. I’m now using both needles in my graft and they...

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds ...

horsie63

•16 days ago

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Happy moms day

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds you as well as possible. I’m now using both needles in my graft and they...

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds ...

horsie63

•16 days ago

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Happy moms day

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds you as well as possible. I’m now using both needles in my graft and they...

To the moms (and all the people acting as mom)I hope you day and the year finds ...

horsie63

•16 days ago

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Mental Health Counseling in a necessity

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my opinion on the lack of support for mental health through the process of Chronic...

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•17 days ago

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In honor of Mother's Day, we highlight Ada DeBold: How One Mother’s Love Saved Thousands of Lives

It takes immense passion to crusade for social change but even then, it is no match for the zeal of mother on a mission to save her son. That’s exactly how Ada...

It takes immense passion to crusade for social change but even then, it is no ma...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•19 days ago

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substitute for tums

In the case of indigestion or heartburn what you take for relief when you have stage 3 CKD. I was told not to take Tums, or antacids.

In the case of indigestion or heartburn what you take for relief when you have ...

coyote1

•19 days ago

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Introduction

Hello, I was just diagnosed with CKD (55-60 eGFR) and want to learn as much as I can to prevent my eGFR from going any lower. I am only 57 and want to live a...

Hello, I was just diagnosed with CKD (55-60 eGFR) and want to learn as much as I...

Holidak

•19 days ago

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about 8 simple practices to manage kidney disease stress and mental health....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about 8 simple practices to man...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•20 days ago

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Bionic Kidney

Has anyone heard of this project? https://pharm.ucsf.edu/kidney/device I would definitely sign up for this.

Has anyone heard of this project? https://pharm.ucsf.edu/kidney/device I would...

jflorax

•23 days ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

Salt innovation

Hair dye

Asterixis

My UNOS listing

Tired of being tired

husband has recurring gout attacks at least once a month

splenda

heartbroken

Frustrated

Anyone taking a biologic like Humira, entyvio, or Lialda or stelara?

Will reducing Allopurinol dosage help my CKD?

Does anyone know if Stevia is ok for your kidneys.

Weight Loss Surgery

Insurer allows listing at only one center

Could blood in urine be “normal” with kidney disease?

CKD 2 at 27 Guidance needed

My story..

Heart failure. Kidney bloods

CT scan with contrast dye showed lesions on left kidney

New drug for CKD?

Dietary changes for stage 4

Happy moms day

Happy moms day

Happy moms day

Mental Health Counseling in a necessity

In honor of Mother's Day, we highlight Ada DeBold: How One Mother’s Love Saved Thousands of Lives

substitute for tums

Introduction

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Bionic Kidney

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