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CKD after prostate cancer and prostate removal

My husband had a radical prostectomy three years ago and ever since then he has had high blood pressure (prior to the op it was always low), after recent blood...

My husband had a radical prostectomy three years ago and ever since then he has ...

Kaylor

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Confusing eGFR calculation

My lab uses the CKD-EPI creatinine equation (2009) to calculate Gfr. It allows for race, weight and height when calculating the gfr. My lab disregards all...

My lab uses the CKD-EPI creatinine equation (2009) to calculate Gfr. It allows f...

DaveThebe

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Kidney problems and blood pressure

Hi everyone, I'm new here, Just diagnosed with BPH and urine retention was admitted to hospital as an emergency in order to be drained, awaiting TURP on 8th...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, Just diagnosed with BPH and urine retention was admit...

Edcat

•4 years ago

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Holistic doctor?

Hi everyone, I just found out that I have won a consultation with a holistic doctor. I am sceptical but I was wondering what the group think? Is it...

Hi everyone, I just found out that I have won a consultation with a holistic d...

Irelandy

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Is the keto diet suitable for someone with CKD stage 3b? I need to lose weight

Keto diet? Yes or no?

Granbo

•4 years ago

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Researching for answers

While searching for answers to why my kidney function as not rebounded fully to pre medication plummet, I came across this article....

While searching for answers to why my kidney function as not rebounded fully to ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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URETERAL STRICTURE IN FEMALE

Just wondering if any other female like me suffering from ureteral stricture, after the stent placement what could be the next step, thank you so much, I...

Just wondering if any other female like me suffering from ureteral stricture, af...

Djst

•4 years ago

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Blackie

Im kidney failure stage five i went for 3 dialisses serie and got results back gfr89 creatine 82 urea8 potasium 3 dr cant beleive it was busy...

Im kidney failure stage five i went for 3 dialisses serie and got results back...

Blackie57

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Non-salty tasty food?

I like salt in my food, not too much but it is always required for taste. Now my doctor says eat only 1400 mg of sodium/day. Now The food is very bland and I...

I like salt in my food, not too much but it is always required for taste. Now my...

boon1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Delayed diagnosis

I’m a 41 year old male from South Africa. In June this year my PCP told me rather rudely that I have damaged my kidneys! I’m a very muscular African male so I...

I’m a 41 year old male from South Africa. In June this year my PCP told me rathe...

DaveThebe

•4 years ago

14 Replies

The crazy "egfr" formula for CKD

I see several doctors. Primary care, oncologist, urologist, kidney, cardiologist. I am always surprised how universally they speak against the CKD/Egfr...

I see several doctors. Primary care, oncologist, urologist, kidney, cardiologis...

RickHow

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Lay man's terms

All news on bladder cancer and kidney function in lay man's terms

Dhanleno

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Exercise and renal disease

Hi everyone what is your opinion about weight lifting at the gym?? I like to lift light weight and build some muscle.. I exercise three days a week..

Hi everyone what is your opinion about weight lifting at the gym?? I like to lif...

Robiga

•4 years ago

2 Replies

New to the group looking to find some information CKD stage 2 from stage 3.

Hi I'm 58 yrs old and I am looking for others in common CKD stage 2 now lowered after stopping NSAIDs and controlling HBP. from stage 3. I also diagnosed in...

Hi I'm 58 yrs old and I am looking for others in common CKD stage 2 now lowered...

Linda08

•4 years ago

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Artificial kidney in the making.

I thought everyone might be interested in this....

Susiegood

•4 years ago

6 Replies

High Blood Pressure

Are there any anti-hypertensive drugs which I should avoid?

JAYCEE33

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Plant Based Diets for CKD

This year there has been a lot of information published regarding the value of whole food plant based diets (WFPB) to help slow the progression of many...

This year there has been a lot of information published regarding the value of w...

Zazzel

•4 years ago

17 Replies

How much water do you consume per day?

A question for those with CKD (any stage): how much water do you consume in a typical day? For myself I try to keep to 2 litres per day and my urine is always...

A question for those with CKD (any stage): how much water do you consume in a ty...

JAYCEE33

•4 years ago

7 Replies

CKD stage 3 and Simple kidneys Cysts

Hello everyone... I'm a 45 yrs old female from Indonesia, I found out that I have CKD stage 3a about 2 months ago. I will share my latest lab result and renal...

Hello everyone... I'm a 45 yrs old female from Indonesia, I found out that I hav...

Maviayme

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Seeing consultant next week. What do I need to know apart from kidney function which was 51% a few months ago.

Up until now I have just gone along with advice because my situation has been fairly stable. Now on bp tablets to improve kidney function and protein loss. I...

Up until now I have just gone along with advice because my situation has been fa...

runningjohanna

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

Early CKD Support

All posts for December 2019

CKD after prostate cancer and prostate removal

Confusing eGFR calculation

Kidney problems and blood pressure

Holistic doctor?

Is the keto diet suitable for someone with CKD stage 3b? I need to lose weight

Researching for answers

URETERAL STRICTURE IN FEMALE

Blackie

Non-salty tasty food?

Delayed diagnosis

The crazy "egfr" formula for CKD

Lay man's terms

Exercise and renal disease

New to the group looking to find some information CKD stage 2 from stage 3.

Artificial kidney in the making.

High Blood Pressure

Plant Based Diets for CKD

How much water do you consume per day?

CKD stage 3 and Simple kidneys Cysts

Seeing consultant next week. What do I need to know apart from kidney function which was 51% a few months ago.

Search posts

Latest poll

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

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