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Possible CKD

I've suffered with restless leg syndrome for years, it's recently got worse. Blood test showed low iron levels. I was started on Ropinirole to ease leg...

I've suffered with restless leg syndrome for years, it's recently got worse. Blo...

Popeye23

•5 years ago

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Is stage 2 kidney disease recognised.

Need some advice please for years I have had stage 3 at the higher end efgr 54/59 at best.Seen surgeon begining of the year all the usual tests scans etc was...

Need some advice please for years I have had stage 3 at the higher end efgr 54/5...

JON59

•5 years ago

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CKD 3B

Wondering if anyone has problems with pins and needles and cramps on there legs and/or arms? Also if anyone is following a “diet” what to eat, and what not?

Wondering if anyone has problems with pins and needles and cramps on there legs ...

JayBeeArt

•5 years ago

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Gfr goes up and down

Hello, I just wanted to know if anyone else has been in the same situation. My GFR has been acting a little strange. Back in February for the first time in my...

Hello, I just wanted to know if anyone else has been in the same situation. My G...

planetechy

•5 years ago

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Can i prevent dialysis

Hi, I am 45, got diagnosed with type-2 diabetes last year, hypertension since 2014. Discovered low LVEF in 2014 but recovered and its high normal now. My...

Hi, I am 45, got diagnosed with type-2 diabetes last year, hypertension since 2...

AshPan

•5 years ago

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End stage renal failure

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site but have scrolled through for the past hour and would like to comment on the positive attitudes that is coming through. For...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site but have scrolled through for the past hour and...

jg2015

•5 years ago

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MIRCERA/ANACEP injections - EPO therapy ( artificial hormone therapy to stimulate for red blood cells in CKD anemia) side effects?!

Hi CKD peeps, Is anyone receiving EPO haemoglobin growth therapy? I had my first two injections in the intervals of 2 weeks apart. Since then I have...

Hi CKD peeps, Is anyone receiving EPO haemoglobin growth therapy? I had my firs...

Ddd4

•5 years ago

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Ckd prognosis

Question why does so much info on the internet claim ckd will always worsen. I was diagnosed 5 years ago with a gfr of 50, since then my numbers have been no...

Question why does so much info on the internet claim ckd will always worsen. I w...

Bluejean2

•5 years ago

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How bad are these results, finally got tested

My gfr has been up and down due to anabolic steroids and finally hit a low of 50, all of the sudden after stopping it went back up to 90.. I knew I had protein...

My gfr has been up and down due to anabolic steroids and finally hit a low of 50...

jaysoncraig11

•5 years ago

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Egfr dropping !

I am male, south east asian aged 66, diabetic for 18 years , diabetic medications each day; metformin 4 X 500 mg. Gliclizide 1 x30 mg, current A1c 6.5, +...

I am male, south east asian aged 66, diabetic for 18 years , diabetic medicat...

farooq1st

•5 years ago

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Who attended the IGAN webinar yesterday?

I know for sure several of us did. I would like to hear your thoughts. The young people really touched my heart with their stories. Wish they would put more...

I know for sure several of us did. I would like to hear your thoughts. The youn...

Zazzel

•5 years ago

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7 yr old suspected CKD Stage 2

i would be grateful of some help/advice/clarity for my 7 yr old. USS/DMSA have identified chronic kidney atrophy - 5% function on right kidney which is...

i would be grateful of some help/advice/clarity for my 7 yr old. USS/DMSA have i...

Dessy2012

•5 years ago

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27 years old male, CKD stage 2 at 82. How long it can be predicted to preserve my kidney status at stage 2?

I am 27 years old, got CKD stage 2 with GFR at 82 two days ago. My Creatinine level is 1.08 but ratio Albumin/Creatinine is 12.22 mg/mmol and Proteinuria is at...

I am 27 years old, got CKD stage 2 with GFR at 82 two days ago. My Creatinine le...

spiritvan

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Is anyone experiencing extreme hair loss?

I'm losing tremendous amount of hair all over. And by that, I meant I'm nearing bald with empty large patches! I've seen a couple nephrologists; one said it's...

I'm losing tremendous amount of hair all over. And by that, I meant I'm nearing ...

Ddd4

•5 years ago

9 Replies

How long wait to see Oncology?

Hello everyone. We live in the midlands, U.K. My wife has had her cancerous right kidney removed 12 weeks ago, she is stage 3b renal cell carcinoma, also...

Hello everyone. We live in the midlands, U.K. My wife has had her cancerous ri...

Pabba

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Info about NAC?

Hello. I haven't posted for quite a while but I read the discussions everyday. I wondered if anyone has experience with, or knowledge about, NAC...

Hello. I haven't posted for quite a while but I read the discussions everyday. I...

g3mst0n3s

•5 years ago

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Gfr reading at 55, but nothing showing up on urine sample

Got my gfr reading at 55, though my urine sample was ok and my ultrasound didn’t show any abnormalities. I am aged 50 but don’t know what exactly is going......

Got my gfr reading at 55, though my urine sample was ok and my ultrasound didn’...

Mahgww

•5 years ago

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Health Update - Massive Drop in eGFR

My latest lab results: ACR = 27.5, increased from 18.1 six months ago. GFR = 88, decreased from 103 six months ago. Creatinine = 96 ml/mmol, increased from 84...

My latest lab results: ACR = 27.5, increased from 18.1 six months ago. GFR = 88,...

SamuelChin

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Research Request

I'm not really sure if this is allowed, so please delete this post if it is not. Just spoke with someone who is gathering CKD patients in stage 1, 2 and 3a to...

I'm not really sure if this is allowed, so please delete this post if it is not....

Zazzel

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Proteinuria and GFR up and down

Basically for the last year my pre has not been clear, gross color regardless of hydration, got bloods every month since January and my gfr has been dropping ,...

Basically for the last year my pre has not been clear, gross color regardless of...

jaysoncraig11

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Holidays

Is it easier to have a holiday at home or go abroad

19861919

•5 years ago

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Latest labs

Feb/July Creatinine 102/81 eGfr 66/87 HB1AC 6.4/6.1pc S-Potassium 5.1 S-Cholestrol 3.1/2.8 mm Any advice?

Feb/July Creatinine 102/81 eGfr 66/87 HB1AC 6.4/6.1pc S-Potassium 5.1 S-Cholest...

Aximboy

•5 years ago

5 Replies

New Test Results - With A Question

I just got back my results from my latest urine and renal blood test. I was very happy to see that my creatinine level had dropped from .96 to .87! My BUN is...

I just got back my results from my latest urine and renal blood test. I was ver...

HisLittleOne

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What this group means to me

Saw this on another site and thought of this group: It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn't heard from Eeyore for several days, so they put on their...

Saw this on another site and thought of this group: It occurred to Pooh and Pigl...

lowraind

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Curious about what's going on?

Did anyone here was diagnosed as a CKD patient through only the blood test? what about if someone don't have blood or protein in his urine?? his eGFR above......

Did anyone here was diagnosed as a CKD patient through only the blood test? what...

HA_Q8

•5 years ago

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Kidney cancer reoccurring

Hello all, I’m recently diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma for the second time in 9 years. I’m scared. Any uplifting thoughts, stories if encouraging would be...

Hello all, I’m recently diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma for the second time ...

rubysmom

•5 years ago

4 Replies

High creatinine normal bun

Hi there I have iga nephropathy. I got diagnosed with this last year with 1.8 creatinine. Now latest tests showed Bun 17mg and creatinine 3mg/dl.has anyone got...

Hi there I have iga nephropathy. I got diagnosed with this last year with 1.8 cr...

Umerpk

•5 years ago

10 Replies

More inspiration for you! There are always ways to help you thrive! Read more in the article!

Featuring an interview with me this month in Kidney Matters - the magazine from Kidney Care UK - enjoy!!...

Featuring an interview with me this month in Kidney Matters - the magazine from ...

WhollyAligned

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Fluctuating GFR

Hello, it's been a while since I have been here but I have a question. My GFR about 6 months ago was 52 and my a1c was 8.7. Three months later after I went on...

Hello, it's been a while since I have been here but I have a question. My GFR ab...

planetechy

•5 years ago

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New diagnosis

Just been told my kidneys aren't functioning at 100% after routine blood test results - 51%. Dr then told me they hadn't been functioning at 100% for the last...

Just been told my kidneys aren't functioning at 100% after routine blood test re...

ChanelCoco

•5 years ago

21 Replies

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for August 2019

Possible CKD

Is stage 2 kidney disease recognised.

CKD 3B

Gfr goes up and down

Can i prevent dialysis

End stage renal failure

MIRCERA/ANACEP injections - EPO therapy ( artificial hormone therapy to stimulate for red blood cells in CKD anemia) side effects?!

Ckd prognosis

How bad are these results, finally got tested

Egfr dropping !

Who attended the IGAN webinar yesterday?

7 yr old suspected CKD Stage 2

27 years old male, CKD stage 2 at 82. How long it can be predicted to preserve my kidney status at stage 2?

Is anyone experiencing extreme hair loss?

How long wait to see Oncology?

Info about NAC?

Gfr reading at 55, but nothing showing up on urine sample

Health Update - Massive Drop in eGFR

Research Request

Proteinuria and GFR up and down

Holidays

Latest labs

New Test Results - With A Question

What this group means to me

Curious about what's going on?

Kidney cancer reoccurring

High creatinine normal bun

More inspiration for you! There are always ways to help you thrive! Read more in the article!

Fluctuating GFR

New diagnosis

Search posts

Latest poll

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

Archive