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Back pain

Does anyone have constant back pain from ckd? If so, what have you done to alleviate the constant pain. I am ckd 3 gfr 54.

Does anyone have constant back pain from ckd? If so, what have you done to allev...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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Disability

I was advised to apply for social security disability by the SS Administration after talking with them on the phone about the option of drawing my SS early (I...

I was advised to apply for social security disability by the SS Administration a...

Sdtagoo

•6 years ago

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What is Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease, which is always shorted as CKD, is a medical term used to describe the progressive loss of kidney function over several months or...

Chronic Kidney Disease, which is always shorted as CKD, is a medical term used t...

Bangjun

•6 years ago

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my 83 y.o. dad was at an egfr of 40 about 15 months ago. Took him in for a CT w/Contrast last week, and it's now at 30. They couldn't use the contrast....

my 83 y.o. dad was at an egfr of 40 about 15 months ago. Took him in for a CT w...

UtahSaint74

•6 years ago

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Baking Soda for CKD

Has anybody else seen this article about baking soda and CKD https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/baking-soda-for-kidney-patients/ 3. Boost Kidney Health...

Has anybody else seen this article about baking soda and CKD https://www.nhs.uk/...

Beano63

•6 years ago

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Confused about water consumption!

I'm confused! While at my most recent visit to my nephrologist, she said that I should only drink water when I am thirsty? She claims that drinking too much...

I'm confused! While at my most recent visit to my nephrologist, she said that I...

jeanswood

•6 years ago

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GFR 23% & Now Oesteo arthritis on legs

I need some help please. My hubby gfr is 23% and now he has oesteo arthritis on legs. He is in constant pain. Can anyone recommend any meds or remedies I could...

I need some help please. My hubby gfr is 23% and now he has oesteo arthritis on ...

lolls29

•6 years ago

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Tolvaptan

Has anyone been prescribed Tolvaptan to delay dialysis? It was just approved last week in the US for PKD. Was wondering how you feel on it or about it. In the...

Has anyone been prescribed Tolvaptan to delay dialysis? It was just approved las...

Bunkin

•6 years ago

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Ckd dizziness

I have been recently diagnosed with CKD 3. All labs normals except protein in urine. I see a nephrologist in two weeks. I have been experiencing dizziness....

I have been recently diagnosed with CKD 3. All labs normals except protein in ur...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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Why are doctors obsessed with chorlestsrol, but not CKD

Here in the UK doctors are obsessed with peoples cholesterol levels, but ignore CKD, why is this? to me cholesterol is less important because it is easier to...

Here in the UK doctors are obsessed with peoples cholesterol levels, but ignore ...

Beano63

•6 years ago

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Do I need to worry about my kidneys

I had so-called routine blood tests last week, I phone up for my results, and the receptionist said all are fine, she was just about to hang up when I said can...

I had so-called routine blood tests last week, I phone up for my results, and th...

Beano63

•6 years ago

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80 ok

80 yr old male history hypertension and diabetes. Serum creatinine 1.36 bun 28 gfr 49 Should I panic.

80 yr old male history hypertension and diabetes. Serum creatinine 1.36 bun 28 ...

Khaag

•6 years ago

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Improved gfr

Has anyone improved their gfr above 60?

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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Mupirocin

Is anyone familiar with this ? I've had a mole removed on my lower arm. Even tho ive tried to be very careful and used neosporin and kept the area covered the...

Is anyone familiar with this ? I've had a mole removed on my lower arm. Even tho...

Betsysue2002

•6 years ago

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Ckd

Only found out by chance I had ckd stage 3 when I asked for a print out of my tests I had done over the years.now gp says now we know u have ckd we know to...

Only found out by chance I had ckd stage 3 when I asked for a print out of my te...

Amy65

•6 years ago

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Hey guys... I have ckd 3.. Haven't had labs since being diagnosed. But noticed fatigue in the legs when walking. Has gotten better

Have cut out bananas completely

Hoonyaguy7

•6 years ago

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the benefits of kangen water

I have been spilling protein for a year now but when I tried the KANGEN WATER and the SABAH SNAKE GRASS my last two blood and urine test the results are very...

I have been spilling protein for a year now but when I tried the KANGEN WATER an...

montallanamichael

•6 years ago

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Fluid intake

Hi! I posted here a few days ago and got a lot of helpful answers so here I am again. I have a large staghorn kidney stone in my left kidney and I also have...

Hi! I posted here a few days ago and got a lot of helpful answers so here I am a...

Fvollan

•6 years ago

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CKD Stage 3, but normal diet is enough (?)

Hi, I went to dietitian (advised by my doctor) 3 days after had my biopsy done (still waiting for the result). She said that I should only have to limit my...

Hi, I went to dietitian (advised by my doctor) 3 days after had my biopsy done (...

Gillang

•6 years ago

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Ckd 3 diagnosis

I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 ckd. I’m devastated to say the least. I am 52 years old. I have hypertension and have had to use NSAIDS for years...

I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 ckd. I’m devastated to say the least...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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New to this and terrified.

I’m 33 years old and I have always been healthy. I’ve had about 3 kidney infections in the past 7 years but nothing more. I was recently hospitalized for a...

I’m 33 years old and I have always been healthy. I’ve had about 3 kidney infecti...

Fvollan

•6 years ago

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Can we eat tomatoes with CKD?

Hi everyone, we are told not to eat tomatoes on a CKD diet and I havent for the past 6 years. I have just read a post from Mathea Ford, we’ll known renal...

Hi everyone, we are told not to eat tomatoes on a CKD diet and I havent for the ...

sukki

•6 years ago

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Protein in urine 1st time

I see an endocrinologist for Metabolic Syndrome & Insulin resistance. Along with my other labs, she did a urinalysis and for the first time, my u/a had 20ml...

I see an endocrinologist for Metabolic Syndrome & Insulin resistance. Along wit...

Sdtagoo

•6 years ago

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CBD

Hi, has anyone heard any benefits of CBD oil? I did read a bit about it helping with any aches and pains in regards to kidney pain issues. Just wondering...

Hi, has anyone heard any benefits of CBD oil? I did read a bit about it helping ...

Sally10255

•6 years ago

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age 27 GFR rate 66 , diagnosed CKD STAGE 2 by my doctor, am I ruined?

I am aged 27 and when I received my report couple days ago my doctor and I couldnt believe at such a young age GFR only at 66 and diagnosed CKD stage 2. I am...

I am aged 27 and when I received my report couple days ago my doctor and I could...

jacklei123

•6 years ago

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age 27 GFR rate 66 , diagnosed CKD STAGE 2 by my doctor, am I ruined?

I am aged 27 and when I received my report couple days ago my doctor and I couldnt believe at such a young age GFR only at 66 and diagnosed CKD stage 2. I am...

I am aged 27 and when I received my report couple days ago my doctor and I could...

jacklei123

•6 years ago

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Ckd,uterine cysts and fibroids

So after having an ultrasound of my pelvis and kidneys,they found cysts and a fibroid on the left side ovary where my bladder is. I'm wondering if this is the...

So after having an ultrasound of my pelvis and kidneys,they found cysts and a fi...

Angie2020

•6 years ago

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22 yo and GFR only 50

Hi, I'm Gillang, an Indonesian living in Japan. Just today my doctor said that I'm suspected for Chronic Glomerulonephritis (currently preparing for biopsy)....

Hi, I'm Gillang, an Indonesian living in Japan. Just today my doctor said that I...

Gillang

•6 years ago

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Why can't I drink colas?

I have CKD 3b and for the past 6 years since diagnosis, I have been told by my nephrologist to stop dark colas. My phosphorus levels have always been low...

I have CKD 3b and for the past 6 years since diagnosis, I have been told by my n...

Sdtagoo

•6 years ago

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is alkaline water good?

dear all, i am pretty new to this site, and really hoping to seek an answer. my mother is suffering from stage 4 CKD and i was wondering if i should start...

dear all, i am pretty new to this site, and really hoping to seek an answer. my ...

healthyindian

•6 years ago

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All posts for May 2018

Back pain

Disability

What is Chronic Kidney Disease

Caretakers need to know too

Baking Soda for CKD

Confused about water consumption!

GFR 23% & Now Oesteo arthritis on legs

Tolvaptan

Ckd dizziness

Why are doctors obsessed with chorlestsrol, but not CKD

Do I need to worry about my kidneys

80 ok

Improved gfr

Mupirocin

Ckd

Hey guys... I have ckd 3.. Haven't had labs since being diagnosed. But noticed fatigue in the legs when walking. Has gotten better

the benefits of kangen water

Fluid intake

CKD Stage 3, but normal diet is enough (?)

Ckd 3 diagnosis

New to this and terrified.

Can we eat tomatoes with CKD?

Protein in urine 1st time

CBD

age 27 GFR rate 66 , diagnosed CKD STAGE 2 by my doctor, am I ruined?

age 27 GFR rate 66 , diagnosed CKD STAGE 2 by my doctor, am I ruined?

Ckd,uterine cysts and fibroids

22 yo and GFR only 50

Why can't I drink colas?

is alkaline water good?

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

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