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New to CKD - HELP

I am 69 - so now I've been told I am stage 3 CKD. I have had all the typical symptoms (high BP, anemia, always freezing (i live in FL), gastro, low energy,...

I am 69 - so now I've been told I am stage 3 CKD. I have had all the typical sym...

•2 days ago

supplement of Q10 and omega3

Has anyone any experience on above supplement to lower creatinine? I am 77 and all parameters are normal except creatinine which is around 2.0 since last 5...

Has anyone any experience on above supplement to lower creatinine? I am 77 and ...

•6 days ago

Stage 2 CKD

Hello, I was told I have Stage 2 CKD which was a surprise. I have been known all my life for drinking lots of water. 8 glasses a day at least and I have never...

Hello, I was told I have Stage 2 CKD which was a surprise. I have been known all...

•11 days ago

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magnesium supplements

I have ckd 3a and have had it for approx 15 years. Any advice on magnesium supplements. I currently use a spray. I have heard magnesium Glycinate is the best...

I have ckd 3a and have had it for approx 15 years. Any advice on magnesium supp...

•12 days ago

Updated CKD Guidelines Promote Cystatin C, Risk Equations, and SGLT2 Inhibitors

KDIGO updated guidelines to help manage patients with chronic kidney disease. Key Takeaways Updated chronic kidney disease guidelines...

KDIGO updated guidelines to help manage patients with chronic kidney disease. K...

•22 days ago

Low GFR, normal blood numbers.

I was diagnosed stage 3 CKD about 7 years ago. I brought my blood kidney numbers into normal range with nutrition, and my GFR fluctuates. The bloodwork before...

I was diagnosed stage 3 CKD about 7 years ago. I brought my blood kidney numbers...

•2 months ago

Hello

I was diagnosed Thursday with Stage 3a CKD through blood work ordered by my new PCP. What is the difference in stage 3a and stage 3b?

I was diagnosed Thursday with Stage 3a CKD through blood work ordered by my new ...

•2 months ago

Have got state two ckd

Hi I posted here a couple of yrs ago because i had a CKD injury, dehydration. My creatine levels were high, 143 umol. Egfr 45. A week later after drinking...

Hi I posted here a couple of yrs ago because i had a CKD injury, dehydration. My...

•4 months ago

Can traditional Chinese medicine protect your kidneys? A new study on gut health and proteinuria

A new study explores the impact of Yi-Shen-Hua-Shi, a traditional Chinese medicine made up of 16 herbs, on early CKD. Here’s are the key take aways: • Study...

A new study explores the impact of Yi-Shen-Hua-Shi, a traditional Chinese medici...

HealthUnlocked•4 months ago

Recent tests and scan results

hi all, im new to the group. My recent history is 5/6 weeks ago I had visible blood with clots in my urine. I was referred to a urologist and given a short...

hi all, im new to the group. My recent history is 5/6 weeks ago I had visible bl...

•4 months ago

Plant-based diet coupled with medication can safely manage hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

A new study has shown that a plant-based diet (PBD) combined with medication can safely manage high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in patients with chronic...

A new study has shown that a plant-based diet (PBD) combined with medication can...

HealthUnlocked•4 months ago

Heat Exposure Linked to Faster Kidney Function Decline in CKD Patients: Key Insights from DAPA-CKD Trial

A recent analysis of the DAPA-CKD trial has revealed that hot weather can speed up the decline in kidney function for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)....

A recent analysis of the DAPA-CKD trial has revealed that hot weather can speed ...

HealthUnlocked•4 months ago

Understanding the microbiome could lead to better treatments for CKD

A recent paper titled "Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An Omics Perspective" explores the role of the microbiome in CKD. This research is...

A recent paper titled "Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An Omics Pers...

HealthUnlocked•5 months ago

Understanding the Link Between Innate Immunity and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

✨Powered by AI Chronic kidney disease is a prevalent condition that affects millions worldwide. The research paper titled "Innate Immunity and CKD: Is There a...

✨Powered by AI Chronic kidney disease is a prevalent condition that affects mil...

HealthUnlocked•5 months ago

Diagnosed with Genetic FSGS in 2020

Hello all, I'm new here. Feeling pretty scared facing this CKD diagnosis. Watching myself slowly get worse is really hard. I was diagnosed with stage 2 CKD in...

Hello all, I'm new here. Feeling pretty scared facing this CKD diagnosis. Watchi...

•5 months ago

How Semaglutide Impacts Heart Failure in CKD and Diabetes: Insights from the FLOW Trial

✨Powered by AI The recent research paper titled "Effects of Semaglutide on Heart Failure Outcomes in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease in the FLOW...

✨Powered by AI The recent research paper titled "Effects of Semaglutide on He...

HealthUnlocked•5 months ago

Is anyone else in CKD limbo?

I’m struggling with this badly. No one can tell me WHY this is happening, or the cause, and all anyone wants to do is monitor, it’s just super frustrating....

I’m struggling with this badly. No one can tell me WHY this is happening, or the...

AutoimmunetoStars

•5 months ago

MY QUESTION

I TAKE BOTH OZEMPIC $240 & FARXGA. $145 I NEED TO STOP 1 BECAUSE OF PRICE. CAN SOMEONE ADVISE ME WHICH 1 IS BEST TO ELIMINATE ? DANNY

I TAKE BOTH OZEMPIC $240 & FARXGA. $145 I NEED TO STOP 1 BECAUSE OF PRICE. CAN...

•5 months ago

FYI: Social media scam targets kidney donations-Please Share....

Social media scam targets kidney donations: A scam circulating on Facebook entices people seeking a kidney donation to provide personal information and...

Social media scam targets kidney donations: A scam circulating on Facebo...

FelineFandom146

•6 months ago

Ketorena Suspends Operations....

FYI: In case anyone is purchasing Ketorena, they have ceased operations...... https://www.ketorena.com/ From their website: Due to inflationary...

FYI: In case anyone is purchasing Ketorena, they have ceased operations...... h...

FelineFandom146

•6 months ago

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Farixga

I am away in Spain for 6 weeks and taking farixga 10 mg it's given me really bad stomach back pain have tried cutting in half which helps but sure I have...

I am away in Spain for 6 weeks and taking farixga 10 mg it's given me really bad...

•6 months ago

creatinine through spot urine

Can anybody answer on following: i never had protein in urine. As part of KFT , i got creatinine tested in blood and spot urine One month back serum...

Can anybody answer on following: i never had protein in urine. As part of KFT ,...

•6 months ago

Stage 4

I'm a 77 year old male and after bouncing around in Stage 3b for a couple of years I started to get much lower results of 30 or 33, then my latest is Stage 4...

I'm a 77 year old male and after bouncing around in Stage 3b for a couple of yea...

•7 months ago

Trigger finger

Is it okay to have a steroid injection when you have ckd stage 3

Is it okay to have a steroid injection when you have ckd stage 3

•7 months ago

creatinine in spot urine

Is it that if creatinine in urine goes up than that in serum blood goes down?

Is it that if creatinine in urine goes up than that in serum blood goes down?

•8 months ago

your gut and your kidneys:

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/often-poop-can-affect-health-well-gut-study-suggests-rcna161920?

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/often-poop-can-affect-health-well-gut...

•8 months ago

I don't think results are satisfactory, but I'm not the doc.

hello! I've been wandering around trying to read up on things here, as I've had a few things going on and then a few blood tests have come back off. last...

hello! I've been wandering around trying to read up on things here, as I've had ...

•8 months ago

No Success with Renadyl for me....

Hello: Just wanted to post my experience with taking Renadyl. First, my Nephrologist never recommended it and I wondered why? Of course, if this did work for...

Hello: Just wanted to post my experience with taking Renadyl. First, my Nephrolo...

FelineFandom146

•8 months ago

creatinine

Is it advisable to avoid sugar even if you are not suffering from Diabetes. Your cholesterol is normal. as a matter of fact if you stop eating sugar may be you...

Is it advisable to avoid sugar even if you are not suffering from Diabetes. Your...

•9 months ago

Weight Loss Drugs and Stage 3

My Doctor wants me to start Weight loss drugs. I have Stage 3. Are these safe to take with CKD? Is one weight loss drug better than others for someone with...

My Doctor wants me to start Weight loss drugs. I have Stage 3. Are these safe ...

•9 months ago

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