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Kidney, Tooth Extraction, and Pain Killers

Hi all: My eGFR is 106, with close to 1g protein in urine. I am going to get one of my teeth extracted in the coming weeks. It may lead to some minor...

Hi all: My eGFR is 106, with close to 1g protein in urine. I am going to get one...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

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Newbie alert!!!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to to introduce myself as a newbie to this forum as well as CKD. I’m a 42 yr old mum of three, recently diagnosed with CKD 3a...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to to introduce myself as a newbie to this forum as we...

Gemini-st

•6 years ago

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Frequency of lab tests

How frequently should I have my gfr checked? Does it depend on what stage I am in, and if so, can you provide those details too please?

How frequently should I have my gfr checked? Does it depend on what stage I am i...

bootsboots

•6 years ago

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CKD associated problems

I have heard if one has CKD, he/she must avoid over-tiredness, avoid common cold, avoid any sort of infections, avoid cold temperature...because any of the...

I have heard if one has CKD, he/she must avoid over-tiredness, avoid common cold...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

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Creatine clearance levels

Does anyone know what a normal range is? Particularly in Canada if possible? Thanks

Does anyone know what a normal range is? Particularly in Canada if possible? Tha...

reddog49

•6 years ago

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ACE Inhibitors can cause a decrease in kidney function with Cox 2 Inhibitors

I stopped taking Meloxicam a couple of weeks ago. From searching the web, I read that some doctors prescribe ACE inhibitors (lisopril, quinapril, etc) for...

I stopped taking Meloxicam a couple of weeks ago. From searching the web, I re...

LorrieC

•6 years ago

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Diet advice

Can anyone direct me to resources for diet recipes? Also can I still drink red wine? Stage 3a egfr 55. Thanks

Can anyone direct me to resources for diet recipes? Also can I still drink red w...

reddog49

•6 years ago

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HERBAL SALT SUBSTITUTE RECIPE

I thought I would share this recipe that I found a year ago, when I was first diagnosed with ckd. Helpful with holiday seasoning: HERBAL SALT SUBSTITUTE...

I thought I would share this recipe that I found a year ago, when I was first di...

lowraind

•6 years ago

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Kidney damage from pressure

Hi again friends, I was wondering if any of you know if you can in some way damage your kidneys by outside pressure. Yesterday I was leaning against a railing...

Hi again friends, I was wondering if any of you know if you can in some way dam...

Fluuux

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Old age and Kidney problems

I am now 80 and in 2017 I had one kidney removed due to cancer. I have now been diagnosed with stage 3 disease in the other one and will be looking at a better...

I am now 80 and in 2017 I had one kidney removed due to cancer. I have now been ...

hobbyman

•6 years ago

8 Replies

New member

Hello, I have just register in this community. I have been diagnosed with CKD stage 3A 3 years ago whit was a result of blockage in my urination due to...

Hello, I have just register in this community. I have been diagnosed with CKD st...

Achil

•6 years ago

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Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy

Hello, I am 64 years old and I was diagnosed 3 years ago with CKD insufficiency due to prostate enlargement. Following a long treatment with repeated...

Hello, I am 64 years old and I was diagnosed 3 years ago with CKD insufficiency ...

Achil

•6 years ago

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Davita Class

I just finished my Davita Kidney Care class. It is free, and very informative. They provide you workbooks to help you to manage stuff. I am also being told...

I just finished my Davita Kidney Care class. It is free, and very informative. T...

SamuelChin

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Trigger warning Sex and the kidneys

Hi everyone, Maybe a few of you will find this inappropriate etc. and Im really sorry if Im going to offend anyone with this. But I really dont know who else...

Hi everyone, Maybe a few of you will find this inappropriate etc. and Im really ...

Fluuux

•6 years ago

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Osteoporosis and CKD 3

Hi everyone I’m 70 years old and have ckd3a. I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I had to have a DXA Scan as I broke my arm nearly six months ago and...

Hi everyone I’m 70 years old and have ckd3a. I have just been diagnosed with ost...

sukki

•6 years ago

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Kidney pain vs muscle pain

Hi! Does anyone know how kidney pain and pain in the muscles of the back differ? Does kidney pain for example hurt continuously or does it trigger more when...

Hi! Does anyone know how kidney pain and pain in the muscles of the back differ?...

Fluuux

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Special Modality

Is anyone here depending on company's HMO/health card provider? Philcare is saying CT angiogram is a special modality so they won't cover the full amount of...

Is anyone here depending on company's HMO/health card provider? Philcare is sayi...

Teshie27

•6 years ago

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Achy

I am currently taking Lisinopril for my blood pressure and protein leak. I feel achy with muscle cramps. Hand cramps, leg cramps. Basically, achy all over. My...

I am currently taking Lisinopril for my blood pressure and protein leak. I feel ...

Margie5967

•6 years ago

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Differential kidney function results from nuclear renal scan

I had a stone blockage that was left undtreated for a long time a caused severe hydronephrosis that damaged the kidney. I have been having regular bloods and...

I had a stone blockage that was left undtreated for a long time a caused severe ...

Alr1221

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Finding Posts

Just wondering where I can find posts I have sent to this forum and also how to start a new thread? Gillian

Just wondering where I can find posts I have sent to this forum and also how to ...

Gillian2Mc

•6 years ago

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Gfr went from 98 to 73 in 6 months?

My grf has dropped from 98 to 73 in 6 months and im stressed. Ive always had concerns with my kidneys as ive had two things i thiugh strange. I cant eat...

My grf has dropped from 98 to 73 in 6 months and im stressed. Ive always had con...

Oopsyadaisy

•6 years ago

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just starting this leg of my journey

Hi, like the title says im just starting, Doc recons stage 3 (53 and 54) and im now awaiting results of pee test. He showed me were over the last few years l...

Hi, like the title says im just starting, Doc recons stage 3 (53 and 54) and im ...

kel55

•6 years ago

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John

Hello Im a 38 year old male, my recent blood results showed my eGFR was 82 my creatinine was 90 is this a normal level

Hello Im a 38 year old male, my recent blood results showed my eGFR was 82 my cr...

landini2018

•6 years ago

9 Replies

BP Meds

I'm on Lisinopril and a Thiazide combo. My most recent eGFR was 54. BP Ranges between 105/65 to 115/70. Any thoughts on role of BP control and eGFR management?...

I'm on Lisinopril and a Thiazide combo. My most recent eGFR was 54. BP Ranges be...

Wrigley

•6 years ago

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New to low GFR

I took Advil for years with chronic pain from a traumatic auto accident. After surgeries, my specialists even told me I could take 800mg at a time after 48...

I took Advil for years with chronic pain from a traumatic auto accident. After s...

Dangermom13

•6 years ago

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CKD Stage 5 with EGFR 5mL/min and creatinine 10.32 mg/dL

HI, My fathers age is 62 and he is facing ckd stage 5 with recent egfr 5 and creatinine 10.32. Nephrologist we are referring to hasnt yet said anything about...

HI, My fathers age is 62 and he is facing ckd stage 5 with recent egfr 5 and cre...

SilentEyez

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Help

I have been noticing sediment/white stuff in my urine for about 6 weeks now. I had a blood test in September testing for kidney function, which came back fine....

I have been noticing sediment/white stuff in my urine for about 6 weeks now. I h...

gurjo

•6 years ago

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Here's an update

Here's an update: Had my doctor appointment today. I am doing well! My GFR is now 59 (from 52) which is almost back to stage 2! That is great! I have lost...

Here's an update: Had my doctor appointment today. I am doing well! My GFR is n...

catnip1268

•6 years ago

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Low albumin

My albumin is less than 3. It has been going down for a few months. My doctor--internist, not nephrologist-- says this is "Terrific." I don't understand how it...

My albumin is less than 3. It has been going down for a few months. My doctor--i...

bootsboots

•6 years ago

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Blood work. 49 YO female originally sent for abnormal kidney funtion tests.

New blood work. Egfr is better at 73, was down to 47, creatinine is normal, no more protein in my urine, but urea is still high. 8.1. Normal is 2.2-7.0...

New blood work. Egfr is better at 73, was down to 47, creatinine is normal, no m...

Lauriewarm

•6 years ago

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for November 2018

Kidney, Tooth Extraction, and Pain Killers

Newbie alert!!!

Frequency of lab tests

CKD associated problems

Creatine clearance levels

ACE Inhibitors can cause a decrease in kidney function with Cox 2 Inhibitors

Diet advice

HERBAL SALT SUBSTITUTE RECIPE

Kidney damage from pressure

Old age and Kidney problems

New member

Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy

Davita Class

**Trigger warning** Sex and the kidneys

Osteoporosis and CKD 3

Kidney pain vs muscle pain

Special Modality

Achy

Differential kidney function results from nuclear renal scan

Finding Posts

Gfr went from 98 to 73 in 6 months?

just starting this leg of my journey

John

BP Meds

New to low GFR

CKD Stage 5 with EGFR 5mL/min and creatinine 10.32 mg/dL

Help

Here's an update

Low albumin

Blood work. 49 YO female originally sent for abnormal kidney funtion tests.

Search posts

Latest poll

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

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Trigger warning Sex and the kidneys