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GFR and Creaitine

I am CKD stage 4

I am CKD stage 4

•9 years ago

Belle

My husband saw our G.P. this morning and his blood test showed a CKD of 35, it was 37 four weeks ago and 56 last December following an implanted pacemaker. He...

My husband saw our G.P. this morning and his blood test showed a CKD of 35, it w...

•9 years ago

side effects of Ramipril

I have been taking Ramipril for a couple of months, and have recently had a blood test that shows that my GFR has dropped to 36 it usually hovers...

I have been taking Ramipril for a couple of months, and have recently had a...

•9 years ago

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Gaviscon

My GFR was 57 a month ago, varies between 50 and 60 for the last ten years and doctors are not concerned. Just say avoid anti-inflammatories. Fine. Now I have...

My GFR was 57 a month ago, varies between 50 and 60 for the last ten years and d...

•9 years ago

CKD stage 3 - 4 pregnancy

I am thinking of having a baby but currently I have CKD stage 3 ( Estimated GFR 34.1). I am going through huge anxiety as I only have one kidney with an over...

I am thinking of having a baby but currently I have CKD stage 3 ( Estimated GFR ...

•9 years ago

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Dialysis choices

Hi - I have just been informed by my kidney consultant that it is time for me to consider dialysis as my kidney function is 14% and no future possibility of it...

Hi - I have just been informed by my kidney consultant that it is time for me to...

•9 years ago

CKD stage 2

2months ago I went to see a Dr.cause I want to check creatinine level because I'm very worried about my microscopic hematuria since they scheduled my...

2months ago I went to see a Dr.cause I want to check creatinine level because I'...

•9 years ago

Stages

What I find strange is the wide variation of Egfr numbers described as CKD3. Surely a figure of 57 is much better that say 40, but still stage 3?

What I find strange is the wide variation of Egfr numbers described as CKD3. Su...

•9 years ago

Statins?

I read that most people with CKD, particularly early like Stages 3 and 4 should be on statins. My GFR last time was 57, up from 53, and my cholesterol was 6.1....

I read that most people with CKD, particularly early like Stages 3 and 4 should ...

•9 years ago

CKD4

A big thank you to all those people who encouraged me to ask for a referral to a nephrologist from my GP. I went today to see her and she has agreed to me...

A big thank you to all those people who encouraged me to ask for a referral to a...

•9 years ago

CKD kicking my butt

Edit profile terrilee 0 Posts 0 Followers 0 Following I'm in stage 3 CKD, along with many other health issues. Last year I went into the hospital at this same...

Edit profile terrilee 0 Posts 0 Followers 0 Following I'm in stage 3 CKD, along...

•9 years ago

Best diet for stage 4 CKD

Hi, I recently learnt that my GFR has gone from 32 to 27. I am looking for stage 4 CKD friendly diet to increase my GFR. I would really appreciate if someone...

Hi, I recently learnt that my GFR has gone from 32 to 27. I am looking for stag...

•9 years ago

CKD level 4

my ckd level has gone from25 to 22 in two weeks. should I be referred to a specialist at some stage?

my ckd level has gone from25 to 22 in two weeks. should I be referred to a spec...

•9 years ago

Alcohol

Most of us enjoy a drink from time to time. I enjoy a whiskey early evening but have had conflicting opinions as to whether this is a bad idea? I've also heard...

Most of us enjoy a drink from time to time. I enjoy a whiskey early evening but ...

•9 years ago

Stage 4 ckd

I'm new to this website. I have a rather personal question.I was told a few years back that I have a large amount of yeast in my stools.I was wondering if this...

I'm new to this website. I have a rather personal question.I was told a few year...

•9 years ago

poor kidney function

hi my daughter has 19 percent kidney function and her spesilist has said she not suitable for dialasies or transplant has very poor diet as wont eat anything...

hi my daughter has 19 percent kidney function and her spesilist has said she not...

•9 years ago

Good news

Results of my latest kidney function test showed GFR at 57 from 53 in January. the best it's been in ten years. Not done anything different, no dietary...

Results of my latest kidney function test showed GFR at 57 from 53 in January. ...

•9 years ago

Any help or advice available?

I suffered with swollen ankles and legs after a flight in early April. DVT was ruled out, as was heart and lung problems following relevant tests and X-Rays...

I suffered with swollen ankles and legs after a flight in early April. DVT was r...

•9 years ago

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CKD level 4

I have just been diagnosed at this level. I have been told to stop taking the 2000 grams if metformin a day I am on. My last glucose reading was 50 for my...

I have just been diagnosed at this level. I have been told to stop taking the 2...

•9 years ago

Mr

Does anyone know what is the lowest percentage your kidneys can be at before u need dialysis?

Does anyone know what is the lowest percentage your kidneys can be at before u n...

•9 years ago

Mr

My kidneys are at present 12% what stage is this? What stage do u need to think about dialysis? Today I had an ultrasound and I heard them mention 8 and 10,...

My kidneys are at present 12% what stage is this? What stage do u need to think...

•9 years ago

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