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Should I see a nephrologist?

Hi all,I'm a newby here. I've been reading for a couple of weeks but have a questio since my last round of labs. I have not be formally dxed with CKD but it...

Hi all,I'm a newby here. I've been reading for a couple of weeks but have a ques...

debidolphin

•6 years ago

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Protein Leak

Quick Question: How serious is 0.3 g/L Proteinuria, with normal kidney functions (eGFR 106)?

Quick Question: How serious is 0.3 g/L Proteinuria, with normal kidney functions...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

1 Reply

GFR

I was diagnosed in 2012 with GFR of 16. I first became deathly ill in 2011 but wasn't diagnosed till 2012. I became deathly ill twice, both before the...

I was diagnosed in 2012 with GFR of 16. I first became deathly ill in 2011 but w...

BlueRose60

•6 years ago

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Weight increase/decrease

I have noticed that my weight will be increased up to 3-4 lbs in one day. Why?

Mugga1

•6 years ago

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Diet changes

Hi everyone! I'm in the early stages of ckd and right now I'm really trying to wrap my head around what I should be eating to be as nice to my kidneys as...

Hi everyone! I'm in the early stages of ckd and right now I'm really trying to ...

Fluuux

•6 years ago

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ACR/Total Cholesterol Tests

I am heading to the Lab tomorrow to have my ACR and Total Cholesterol tests, so to determine whether to refer to the nephrologist. Two weeks ago, I had my...

I am heading to the Lab tomorrow to have my ACR and Total Cholesterol tests, so ...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

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Question about kidney disease.

Hey, I just got home from the ER last night for a Gallbladder attack. I noticed that there were many abnormal test results on my bloodwork. I had a slightly...

Hey, I just got home from the ER last night for a Gallbladder attack. I noticed ...

blizzard2014

•6 years ago

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Creatine levels

There must be something that bring creatine levels down eace let me no

Blackie57

•6 years ago

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Follow up Appointment with Nephrologist

Hey guys, I am 37 CKD Stage 3 due to high blood pressure and diabetes. I have my follow up appointment Monday and I’m really nervous. My bp has been great...

Hey guys, I am 37 CKD Stage 3 due to high blood pressure and diabetes. I have my...

aj2581

•6 years ago

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My UK Health Radio interview - just aired and available for you!

Thrilled to share my first radio interview with you charting a summary of the journey with my kidneys. Sit back, relax, make a cup of tea and enjoy! Click the...

Thrilled to share my first radio interview with you charting a summary of the jo...

WhollyAligned

•6 years ago

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Blood test results...what do they mean?

Hi, I’ve just picked up a copy of my blood tests and I wonder if anyone can enlighten me please on whether they are typical of CKD? I put a post on the other...

Hi, I’ve just picked up a copy of my blood tests and I wonder if anyone can enli...

PrinceFan

•6 years ago

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sudden drop GFR over past year

I am new here. I am 66 yo male. BP normal, weight normal. I am diabetic but it is well managed. A year ago GFR was 60 over past year my numbers were dropping...

I am new here. I am 66 yo male. BP normal, weight normal. I am diabetic but it i...

Cdn52runner

•6 years ago

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Abnormal Calcium blood results.....affects on gfr

Hi, hope someone with more knowledge on Calcium can help with an answer. Over last month or so I’ve had 3 blood tests to check kidney function due to symptoms...

Hi, hope someone with more knowledge on Calcium can help with an answer. Over l...

PrinceFan

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Confused about GFR

I received my test results with a drop in GFR. My question is if all my panel results are in the normal range why does that GFR number go down. Newest results...

I received my test results with a drop in GFR. My question is if all my panel r...

itzmich

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pain on left side

My daughter had biopsy six months ago, should she be having pain on her left side?

My daughter had biopsy six months ago, should she be having pain on her left sid...

Keke39

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Foamy urine for 3 weeks

Hi: Unable to comprehend the reason of foamy urine, more in the mornings. I drink about 6-7 litres a day. Pathology below, looks okay to me. Can anyone help?...

Hi: Unable to comprehend the reason of foamy urine, more in the mornings. I drin...

HankyPanky

•6 years ago

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Chest Pain with CKD

Does anyone have chest pain with CKD? I took some Tylenol but it’s not helping:( does anyone experience these symptoms?

Does anyone have chest pain with CKD? I took some Tylenol but it’s not helping:(...

aj2581

•6 years ago

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Swollen foot and legs.

Hi friends, I am on dialysis now for the past two weeks. I dialysis Mon, Wed and Friday. My foot and legs are swollen up to a little bit above the knees. They...

Hi friends, I am on dialysis now for the past two weeks. I dialysis Mon, Wed and...

fish320

•6 years ago

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First Post

I am new to ckd and this forum. Aged 49, gfr 54 and otherwise healthy. Low cholesterol, normal weight, blood pressure fine. I need to go back in 12 months for...

I am new to ckd and this forum. Aged 49, gfr 54 and otherwise healthy. Low chole...

Redsong

•6 years ago

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Allergy Season

I have seasonal allergies. I would typically take decongestants however I am so paranoid about taking anything that dehydrates me. I drink plenty of water but...

I have seasonal allergies. I would typically take decongestants however I am so ...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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First visit to Nephrologist

What will they do on my first visit?? I have been diagnosed with 3b ckd. I am overwhelmed, should my husband come with me? I'm assuming more blood work have...

What will they do on my first visit?? I have been diagnosed with 3b ckd. I am ...

itzmich

•6 years ago

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CKD and alcohol.

I am stable CKD 3A. I have limited my alcohol. I drink 64 oz. of water a day. I walk five miles a day. 5 days a week. I know it causes dehydration which is bad...

I am stable CKD 3A. I have limited my alcohol. I drink 64 oz. of water a day. I ...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Great Article on Fixing Issues Dilemmas with Your Doctor

Great article from Consumer Reports by Cathy Winters. Good suggestions on how to best communicate with your doctor. Thought I would share....

Great article from Consumer Reports by Cathy Winters. Good suggestions on ...

Bet117

•6 years ago

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Newbie here

I’ve been having heart palpitations for a while now...ER thinks it may be kidneys due to creatinine levels. Have to do more testing. So far EKG comes back...

I’ve been having heart palpitations for a while now...ER thinks it may be kidney...

Mkrug817

•6 years ago

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Lab Results

Protein in Urine: 0.3 g/L, Blood in Urine: none, Creatinine at 83, which gives an eGFR of 106. Spot BP: 135/84. HbA1c = 6.2 (pre-diabetic) Doctor advises me to...

Protein in Urine: 0.3 g/L, Blood in Urine: none, Creatinine at 83, which gives a...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

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New to CKD w/ Anxiety

Hi, I’m fairly new to CKD. I am a 42 yr old male, no wife or kids, diagnosed last yr w/ Stage 2, Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis w/ long term use of NSAIDs. My...

Hi, I’m fairly new to CKD. I am a 42 yr old male, no wife or kids, diagnosed las...

Guy2

•6 years ago

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Finding out whats wrong with me

Elevated anion Gap, GFR low 56, B12 elevated 1701, hemoglobin high, haematocrit high and MCH High. My doctor doesn't seem to think any of this is abnormal

Elevated anion Gap, GFR low 56, B12 elevated 1701, hemoglobin high, haematocrit ...

Kat421

•6 years ago

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My Situation so far...

I am 34. I had a spot urine check in China two weeks ago. It showed that I got 3+ protein leak, 1+ blood leak, and some "red" and "white" blood cells (though...

I am 34. I had a spot urine check in China two weeks ago. It showed that I got ...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Lab Results (1)

Hey guys.. my first set of lab results my creatinine is 1.58 and GFR 39. Any advice for me? I have been following a diet, is there any good way to get the...

Hey guys.. my first set of lab results my creatinine is 1.58 and GFR 39. Any adv...

aj2581

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I'm 44 years old with Her of 56 and a Creatinine of 1.44 does this seem bad?

I lost because I don't have anyone to ask.

Prayers

•6 years ago

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for October 2018

Should I see a nephrologist?

Protein Leak

GFR

Weight increase/decrease

Diet changes

ACR/Total Cholesterol Tests

Question about kidney disease.

Creatine levels

Follow up Appointment with Nephrologist

My UK Health Radio interview - just aired and available for you!

Blood test results...what do they mean?

sudden drop GFR over past year

Abnormal Calcium blood results.....affects on gfr

Confused about GFR

Pain on left side

Foamy urine for 3 weeks

Chest Pain with CKD

Swollen foot and legs.

First Post

Allergy Season

First visit to Nephrologist

CKD and alcohol.

Great Article on Fixing Issues Dilemmas with Your Doctor

Newbie here

Lab Results

New to CKD w/ Anxiety

Finding out whats wrong with me

My Situation so far...

Lab Results (1)

I'm 44 years old with Her of 56 and a Creatinine of 1.44 does this seem bad?

Search posts

Latest poll

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

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