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Early CKD Support

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CKD or Just aging

Hi this is my first post on this site. I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3A CKD. My gfr ranging from 51 to 58. My question is have I really got CKD or...

Hi this is my first post on this site. I have recently been diagnosed with stage...

•6 years ago

Stem Cells?

Is there a stem cell procedure to treat CKD? Is one in the works?

Is there a stem cell procedure to treat CKD? Is one in the works?

•6 years ago

Is anyone on a statin?

Is anyone taking statins and if so what statin are you taking? What statins are more kidney friendly compared to others? I have stage 3 ckd and doctor ordered...

Is anyone taking statins and if so what statin are you taking? What statins are ...

•6 years ago

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Another Tool to Add to Your Toolbelt

I have often talked about websites that help you understand lab values/testing, medications prescribed, and kidney-friendly recipes. Another great website to...

I have often talked about websites that help you understand lab values/testing, ...

•6 years ago

NEW TITLE, SAME HELPFUL ADVICE

I was recently asked and accepted the opportunity to become an NKF Ambassador. This may mean that I'll have to post more often so I offer my apologies in...

I was recently asked and accepted the opportunity to become an NKF Ambassador. T...

•6 years ago

Facebook V's email

Whats Facebook? just found this site it looks good. It says its closing down and go to Facebook. You guessed I'm an oldie but had email for 26 years; I long...

Whats Facebook? just found this site it looks good. It says its closing down and...

•6 years ago

Vitamins

I have CKD3 and had been taking multi-vitamins until I realized they have ingredients I should not be taking. I'm taking dialysis vitamins now - never knew...

I have CKD3 and had been taking multi-vitamins until I realized they have ingred...

•6 years ago

Post nephrectomy problems

This is my first time on this site and would love to hear from anyone else who has had this problem. I had my left kidney removed two-and-a-half years ago but...

This is my first time on this site and would love to hear from anyone else who h...

Patricia-zacatin

•6 years ago

Co q10 enzyme.has it helped kidney function?

I just wanted to ask if anyone is taking co q10 enzyme.iv read that it is helpful for maintaining kidney function.is it well tolerated?iv heard it can cause...

I just wanted to ask if anyone is taking co q10 enzyme.iv read that it is helpfu...

•6 years ago

Steriods

Hi I have previously been on steriods In witch I gained 3 stone in weight I have had to have them 3 times now at 60 mg a day for several months as my kidney...

Hi I have previously been on steriods In witch I gained 3 stone in weight I h...

•6 years ago

I have stage 3 Kidney Disease and would like any information that would be helpful to me

Stage 3 Kidney Disease

Stage 3 Kidney Disease

•6 years ago

Antihypertensives and high Bp

Hi, I’m just looking what doses of different antihypertensive medications people are on? Whether that be calcium channel blockers (amlodopine, felodopine etc)...

Hi, I’m just looking what doses of different antihypertensive medications peopl...

•6 years ago

Chinese treatment of CKD

I have early stage 4 CKD. My previous note was incomplete. Has anyone gone to China for treatment? They indicate they can reduce creatinine levels by oral...

I have early stage 4 CKD. My previous note was incomplete. Has anyone gone to Ch...

•6 years ago

Is it necessary to have a biopsy before a transplant?

Hi all, I saw the kidney specialist again today and my results seem to be stable at eGfr 26, no protein in urine. I asked about clinical trials and transplants...

Hi all, I saw the kidney specialist again today and my results seem to be stable...

•6 years ago

1st appt with nephrologist and question on diagnostic Tests - Repost

I got no replies so I will try this again under a new title: I've been following postings for a few months but haven't posted because I have no ckd official...

I got no replies so I will try this again under a new title: I've been following...

•6 years ago

Help with cod stage 3

Hi just been told I have chronic kidney disease stage 3 and been referred to renal doctors at hospital but no other information has been given to me about what...

Hi just been told I have chronic kidney disease stage 3 and been referred to ren...

•6 years ago

My Story by Lady Elaine

Hi I am lady Elaine. I have stage 3B bilateral renal carcinoma. I had my left kidney removed. And I have had a RFA done on my right kidney. My goal is trying...

Hi I am lady Elaine. I have stage 3B bilateral renal carcinoma. I had my left ki...

•6 years ago

Improved

A year ago I was stage 4 now I have gone up by 10 numbers I was told that your kidneys don't recover.has anyone else had this happen to them?

A year ago I was stage 4 now I have gone up by 10 numbers I was told that your k...

•6 years ago

kidney pain

hey ther, i discovered i have ckd stage 3 last dec 2016 at first I don't feel any kidney psin and every but since 1st week of feb every night i feel a slight...

hey ther, i discovered i have ckd stage 3 last dec 2016 at first I don't feel an...

•6 years ago

Diagnosis Missing

Hi I am Indian, still my diagnosis is missing done a ultra sound scan and found nothing abnormal rather than gall bladder and urine bladder partially filled....

Hi I am Indian, still my diagnosis is missing done a ultra sound scan and found ...

•6 years ago

Testing serum free light chains/protein electrophoresis and calcium?

I've been following postings for a few months but haven't posted because I have no official diagnosis. I had my first appointment with a nephrologist who said...

I've been following postings for a few months but haven't posted because I have ...

•6 years ago

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anyone whith news on cannibas oil for kidney failur

anyone whith news on cannibas oil for kidney failur

•6 years ago

I am CKD Stage 2 and How Long I would Be Able To Survive until Starting My Dialysis

Dear friends, I'm 31 years old with no family history of any disease. 3 months back I have been diagnosed with the following:- CKD Stage 2, GFR 72%, Creatinine...

Dear friends, I'm 31 years old with no family history of any disease. 3 months b...

•6 years ago

CKD3a, low blood pressure, still worth reducing salt?

Hi I was diagnosed with CKD stage 3 last year, average GFR 56 over the last few blood tests with low proteinuria. It came out of the blue as I am 44, fit, low...

Hi I was diagnosed with CKD stage 3 last year, average GFR 56 over the last few ...

•6 years ago

The Paleo diet? Has anyone tried this? What sort of results did you get?

I live in the UK and started seeing a Nephrologist in September, when I asked about diet he just said don't let yourself get thirsty. My egfr is in the low...

I live in the UK and started seeing a Nephrologist in September, when I asked ab...

•6 years ago

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