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An excellent resource: Dr Jason Fung

Hi All - Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist working specifically with weight and diabetes issues, is sharing some great wisdom and I highly recommend you tune into...

Hi All - Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist working specifically with weight and diab...

WhollyAligned

•6 years ago

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Feeling worried in 3 days going to see my kidney dr

Hey everyone I just today to get blood work done and on Tuesday is my drs appointment which I'm not looking for to feeling. Anxious, depress a and worried I...

Hey everyone I just today to get blood work done and on Tuesday is my drs appoin...

jennifer24

•6 years ago

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Goodpasture disease /GBM disease

I'm trying to unravel what's going on with my kidneys. Has anyone had GBM? Looking at autoamune diseases......my only symptom is fatigue and a 20+drop in...

I'm trying to unravel what's going on with my kidneys. Has anyone had GBM? Lo...

itzmich

•6 years ago

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Creatinine levels

Hey, Most recent bloods showed creatinine levels of 84 but Dr has said this is acceptable and within normal limits?

Hey, Most recent bloods showed creatinine levels of 84 but Dr has said t...

DIY12

•6 years ago

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Rapid decline in gfr

The last month has been challenging. At the start my gfr was 56 one week later 41 now 35. All my other numbers in the normal range. Had my ultrasound and it...

The last month has been challenging. At the start my gfr was 56 one week later ...

itzmich

•6 years ago

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Phosphorus information

Some information on phosphorus in diet and best cereals for CKD. Info from Kidneybuzz....

Some information on phosphorus in diet and best cereals for CKD. Info from Kid...

orangecity41

•6 years ago

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Worried

My GFR has fluctuated between 56 and 60 since January I have raised creatine 89 and potassium 4.9 Having ultrasound on kidneys tomorrow Can levels stay steady...

My GFR has fluctuated between 56 and 60 since January I have raised creatine 89 ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Biological artificial kidney implants

Any one here know about biological artificial kidney implants developing by the kidney project?

Any one here know about biological artificial kidney implants developing by the ...

Visitor1234

•6 years ago

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NIH Article on managing CKD

Found this interesting information on NIH web site....

orangecity41

•6 years ago

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Can't get an appointment with Nephrologist

Has anyone had a hard time securing the first appointment to the nephrologist? Have been referred from my GP but 2 week still no call for an appointment?

Has anyone had a hard time securing the first appointment to the nephrologist? H...

itzmich

•6 years ago

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Gfr@46.8 @20yrsold

Hi I'm 20yrs old with gfr of 46.8, I had my one kidney removed 3weeks after birth. So basically I only have one. Do I need to worry about my low gfr at my...

Hi I'm 20yrs old with gfr of 46.8, I had my one kidney removed 3weeks after birt...

Oyik

•6 years ago

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Just thinking ...

From the opinion of a lot of people on here, including myself obviously, im caused to think that to a kidney patient its like a doc saying to someone ... well...

From the opinion of a lot of people on here, including myself obviously, im caus...

Betsysue2002

•6 years ago

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Drastic Drop in GFR

I started out with a gfr of 56 one month later 51 one week after that 42. Have increase BP meds seems to be under control now. Anyone else have this drop so...

I started out with a gfr of 56 one month later 51 one week after that 42. Have ...

itzmich

•6 years ago

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Fluid retension

Since recently diagnosed with CKD I believe that I am carrying extra fluid (stomach has quickly become a lot bigger). Is this possible please?

Since recently diagnosed with CKD I believe that I am carrying extra fluid (stom...

hinch32

•6 years ago

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Kidney biopsy

Hi everyone, I just had a kidney biopsy yesterday. I was scared and nervous in the weeks and days leading to my biopsy. I have CKD Stage 3, it’s a new...

Hi everyone, I just had a kidney biopsy yesterday. I was scared and nervous in ...

Socky

•6 years ago

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My creatine when from 1.4 to 1.36 I'm still worried

Hi everyone Im.still worried when last week to the emergency room a and they did blood work and my creatine is 1.36 which is better then last time when I when...

Hi everyone Im.still worried when last week to the emergency room a and they did...

jennifer24

•6 years ago

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very new here, quite concerned

april 2016 gfr = 90 October 2016 = 50 Feb 2017 = 50 May 1 2018 = 39 Sept 10 2018 87 ! I have been doing all the things you are supposed to but I am...

april 2016 gfr = 90 October 2016 = 50 Feb 2017 = 50 May 1 2018 = 39 Se...

oscarlaroche

•6 years ago

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Fluctuating Egfr

My Egfr has been between 59 and 62 since 2016. I am 51 years old. My blood work is fine. Potassium sodium and urea all within range. Did another test just...

My Egfr has been between 59 and 62 since 2016. I am 51 years old. My blood work ...

Mikidostika

•6 years ago

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Seriously questioning my doctor, need your advice!

I am at stage 4 GFR 23, Type 1 diabetic for 43 years. I had one nephrologist and was not happy with my care. I dropped him and was referred to my current...

I am at stage 4 GFR 23, Type 1 diabetic for 43 years. I had one nephrologist and...

Lgriffis

•6 years ago

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Saying goodbye. And leaving some info that might make you people that have a "near" normal gfr feel better!

Well I have been officially told that I DO NOT have any type of kidney issues whatsoever! To make a long story short, I had blood work done 3 months ago that...

Well I have been officially told that I DO NOT have any type of kidney issues wh...

Cruze44

•6 years ago

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Worried silly

Hi been searching about inf. regarding blood in urine. And came across this forum. Last Sunday morning I noticed some blood spots in the loo couldn’t see the...

Hi been searching about inf. regarding blood in urine. And came across this foru...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

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Just joined

I’m male, 86, weak heart, 3-lead pacemaker fitted. Been told kidneys ‘packingup’ along with diabetes. What best to delay the inevitable as I have plenty to...

I’m male, 86, weak heart, 3-lead pacemaker fitted. Been told kidneys ‘packingup...

hinch32

•6 years ago

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38 y/o female, GFR 61.. very worried and confused

6 months ago I went to my GP as I was having dizzy spells. Dr said I had vertigo. I increasingly get heart palpitations and some dizzyness when I'm anxious as...

6 months ago I went to my GP as I was having dizzy spells. Dr said I had vertigo...

Faithless1

•6 years ago

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CKD progression

Hello folks. I’ve read around these threads that CKD rarely progresses to ESRD or stage 5 CKD? Is there some literature I can google regarding this? My...

Hello folks. I’ve read around these threads that CKD rarely progresses to ESRD o...

smellicusx13

•6 years ago

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future scope regarding alternatives/treatments in the field of kidney diseases.

hello friends ...my name is Amit and iv been through hell in past 1 year i am 27 year old and suddenly life is slipping from my hands iv been to best doctors...

hello friends ...my name is Amit and iv been through hell in past 1 year i am 27...

amit_meena

•6 years ago

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Potassium/phosphorus

How do you find out how much of these are in a good. No nutritional info on packets etc give the phosphorus content. Also why non dairy? I have milk in my...

How do you find out how much of these are in a good. No nutritional info on pack...

Sprite1

•6 years ago

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Diet and early ckd

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. For the last few months I have had huge stress in my life. An OT and dietitian saw me and recommended using...

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. For the last few months I have had ...

Sprite1

•6 years ago

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Stable GFR

We are all aware that kidney function decreases as we age. I am ckd 3. GFR 53. Creatine 1.32. Dr. thinks cause of damage is NSAIDS. Looking at my previous...

We are all aware that kidney function decreases as we age. I am ckd 3. GFR 53. C...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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My husband was diagnosed with collitis and he also has a low gfr about 62 anyone els have low kidney function due to collitis ?

He is 38 years old and has no other abnormalities to his blood tests other than creatinine Nephrologist a refuse to see him because he is not below 60 and...

He is 38 years old and has no other abnormalities to his blood tests other than ...

Tpicard

•6 years ago

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Stage 4 CKD at 30 y/o. ZERO symptoms.

Good day everyone. I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 CKD. I’m only 30. I’m freaked out here. My GFR is 20 right now. Im going in for a rental biopsy to...

Good day everyone. I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 CKD. I’m only 30. I’m f...

smellicusx13

•6 years ago

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for September 2018

An excellent resource: Dr Jason Fung

Feeling worried in 3 days going to see my kidney dr

Goodpasture disease /GBM disease

Creatinine levels

Rapid decline in gfr

Phosphorus information

Worried

Biological artificial kidney implants

NIH Article on managing CKD

Can't get an appointment with Nephrologist

Gfr@46.8 @20yrsold

Just thinking ...

Drastic Drop in GFR

Fluid retension

Kidney biopsy

My creatine when from 1.4 to 1.36 I'm still worried

very new here, quite concerned

Fluctuating Egfr

Seriously questioning my doctor, need your advice!

Saying goodbye. And leaving some info that might make you people that have a "near" normal gfr feel better!

Worried silly

Just joined

38 y/o female, GFR 61.. very worried and confused

CKD progression

future scope regarding alternatives/treatments in the field of kidney diseases.

Potassium/phosphorus

Diet and early ckd

Stable GFR

My husband was diagnosed with collitis and he also has a low gfr about 62 anyone els have low kidney function due to collitis ?

Stage 4 CKD at 30 y/o. ZERO symptoms.

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Latest poll

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

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