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Should I know my GFR?

I have been diagnosed with FSGS for 11 years and whilst I consistently have significant proteinuria (3gr+) my consultant advises that kidney function is fine....

I have been diagnosed with FSGS for 11 years and whilst I consistently have sign...

Maxed-out

•12 years ago

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Did anyone watch the kindness or strangers on itv tonight if so what are your thoughts about it

andy-

•12 years ago

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Itching

I have read people are suffering with itching, is there anything that can ease it.

I have read people are suffering with itching, is there anything that can ease i...

buryboy

•12 years ago

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andy-

•12 years ago

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I'm 50 and just been diagnosed with stage 3 CKD, which I know is not uncommon, but it came as a big shock to me, and I need answers!

My GFR is around 50, so I know it's not too bad yet, but I wonder why I have this, as I am in great health otherwise. I've never smoked or drank alcohol, I'm...

My GFR is around 50, so I know it's not too bad yet, but I wonder why I have thi...

CPL61

•12 years ago

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I was diagnosed with PKD four years ago.

Two years before this, I was rushed to hospital as I had collapsed from severe stomach and back pain; and not being able to pass urine. I was not scanned only...

Two years before this, I was rushed to hospital as I had collapsed from severe s...

Rocs

•12 years ago

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Help

Hi i'm 36 and found out 4 years ago i only have 1 kidney with simple cysts ? With a function that fluctuates 17 20%. I have been finding it hard of late, i...

Hi i'm 36 and found out 4 years ago i only have 1 kidney with simple cysts ? Wit...

buryboy

•12 years ago

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Dealing with gout

Just had a really nasty episode of red swollen toe joint and badly swollen foot so painful I couldnt walk for 3 days. Anyone got any ideas for treatments as...

Just had a really nasty episode of red swollen toe joint and badly swollen foot ...

cmcginily

•12 years ago

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coping with life on dialysis

Hi i'm Andy i'm 32 i was diagnosed with ploycystic kidney from birth , i had a transplant in 96 and unfortunatly it failed last november. I've been on hemo...

Hi i'm Andy i'm 32 i was diagnosed with ploycystic kidney from birth , i had a t...

andy-

•12 years ago

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I don't like the way Fistula's look in your arm can you have a neckline permently or do you have to have a fistula

lunamoon

•12 years ago

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sircoids in kidneys

does any one know anything about sircoids in kidneys i have been told that is what I have but cant find anuy information about it

does any one know anything about sircoids in kidneys i have been told that is wh...

gingbugs

•12 years ago

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URGENT QUESTION

My last blood results put me at 20% function (stage 4) but I am now experiencing strange symtoms and my GP has no clue and I am not due to see the specialist...

My last blood results put me at 20% function (stage 4) but I am now experiencing...

nikityler

•12 years ago

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Please help!!!

Hi im 34 and im stage 4 ckd with a egfr of 21 at present. Do other people of a similar egfr have symtoms because i do, my worst ones are itching, tiredness and...

Hi im 34 and im stage 4 ckd with a egfr of 21 at present. Do other people of a s...

Heidi1604

•12 years ago

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Living with ADPKD

Hi I was diagnosed with Poly cystic Kidney disease many years ago and am stable within stage 3 renal failure. I am a nurse in a children's hospice I work part...

Hi I was diagnosed with Poly cystic Kidney disease many years ago and am stable ...

cmcginily

•12 years ago

20 Replies

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for August 2012

Should I know my GFR?

Did anyone watch the kindness or strangers on itv tonight if so what are your thoughts about it

Itching

news item

I'm 50 and just been diagnosed with stage 3 CKD, which I know is not uncommon, but it came as a big shock to me, and I need answers!

I was diagnosed with PKD four years ago.

Help

Dealing with gout

coping with life on dialysis

I don't like the way Fistula's look in your arm can you have a neckline permently or do you have to have a fistula

sircoids in kidneys

URGENT QUESTION

Please help!!!

Living with ADPKD

Search posts

Latest poll

Which of the below have you tried since diagnosis with Chronic Kidney Disease?

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