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B12 with ckd 3

I have a 2year stabilised gfr of 38 closely monitored. I have been trying to persuade my gp to allow B12 to help with neuropathy They cannot offer any...

I have a 2year stabilised gfr of 38 closely monitored. I have been trying to...

Sark1

•4 years ago

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Am I at risk

I have a PUJ obstruction in right kidney which was stented. I was due a laparoscopic pyleoplasty but op cancelled as kidney function went down to 9%. Other...

I have a PUJ obstruction in right kidney which was stented. I was due a laparosc...

Wooga

•4 years ago

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Parathyroid elevated levels. CKD stage 3

Parathyroid levels and Covid-19 Can anyone tell me if you have increased PTH levels (116ng) and have eGFR of 31 ml/min am I more at risk of catching Covid -19....

Parathyroid levels and Covid-19 Can anyone tell me if you have increased PTH lev...

purple-1974

•4 years ago

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CKD & Covid19 advice

Hi, just looking for advice regards Covid19 and work? I have CKD3 & 55 years old and monitored annually, am I at risk and how long should I be off work as...

Hi, just looking for advice regards Covid19 and work? I have CKD3 & 55 years old...

LizB64

•4 years ago

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Coved-19 ckd

Hi I have ckd stage 3 high cholesterol and work for the nhs as a healthcare assistant am I more at risk of coved-19 should I be in work

Hi I have ckd stage 3 high cholesterol and work for the nhs as a healthcare assi...

Travels

•4 years ago

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Kidney failure

Hi, My diagnosis is The left sided hydroureteronephrosis of a single kidney. Chronic renal failure of the 1st stage. I would like to find out if I have to...

Hi, My diagnosis is The left sided hydroureteronephrosis of a single kidney. Chr...

MikeLaba

•4 years ago

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Kidney failure

I have stage 4 kidney failure and dialyse for 4 hours 3 times a week at local hospital. No restrictions in place so far. I get Hospital transport there and...

I have stage 4 kidney failure and dialyse for 4 hours 3 times a week at local ho...

Kidneyfailure

•4 years ago

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NHS text?

Kidney function up to 36% from 19% on diagnosis in November, now stage 3. Has anyone else with similar numbers had the text from NHS yet, with regards to...

Kidney function up to 36% from 19% on diagnosis in November, now stage 3. Has an...

Louisemarieevans

•4 years ago

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Should I self isolate

I have a PUJ obstruction in right kidney which was stented. I was due a laparoscopic pyleoplasty but op cancelled as kidney function went down to 9%. Other...

I have a PUJ obstruction in right kidney which was stented. I was due a laparosc...

Wooga

•4 years ago

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Work or self isolate?

CKD stage 3b but stable - do I carry on working or self isolate?

Magpiefan

•4 years ago

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IGA nethropathy and Covid 19

I have IGA nethropathy and have previously completed a steroid course. With Covid 19 im stilll unsure if this means i should isolate for 12 weeks or not would...

I have IGA nethropathy and have previously completed a steroid course. With Covi...

baldrat60

•4 years ago

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Advice please for ckd stage 4 Coronavirus

Hi, I only have 1 kidney at stage 4 ckd with gfr of 19%. Will I need to stay at home for 12 weeks? Am I in the high risk bracket?

Hi, I only have 1 kidney at stage 4 ckd with gfr of 19%. Will I need to stay at...

MKShazza

•4 years ago

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COVID-19 KIDNEY CANCER

Hi, I had a kidney removed 5 yrs ago. Just wondering if I would be one to be considered at risk? Planning to return to work next week after a week of self...

Hi, I had a kidney removed 5 yrs ago. Just wondering if I would be one to be ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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More vulnerable to Covid 19 with only one kidney?

I was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2017 and had my right kidney removed - I am in remission but as I now only have one kidney have a reduced kidney function...

I was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2017 and had my right kidney removed - I a...

Garden40

•4 years ago

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Vaccines

Hi there, I have CKD but born with only one kidney and that one kidney just turned stage 4 and ever since I was young I never go vaccinated as my mum thought...

Hi there, I have CKD but born with only one kidney and that one kidney just turn...

Sally1931

•4 years ago

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CKD and Corona virus

Any advice, I work in Ambulance service,(not frontline) have CKD, and just 1 kidney, can't see GP or get through to 111 for advice. Am I more at risk from...

Any advice, I work in Ambulance service,(not frontline) have CKD, and just 1 kid...

Kaz111ckd

•4 years ago

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Always feeling cold and CKD

Any thoughts on this? Always cold esp. feet and hands. Stage 3a.

runningjohanna

•4 years ago

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High risk

I have kidney stones in pockets in my kidneys am I high risk for coronavirus in my work as I deal with public in a supermarket, I have ckd on my medical...

I have kidney stones in pockets in my kidneys am I high risk for coronavirus in ...

Queen2

•4 years ago

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eGFR range

Hi , my eGFR Fluctuates untile latest result 84 , and it reached 122 last year 2019 so is there any sign of damage for my kidney or things to worry . And is it...

Hi , my eGFR Fluctuates untile latest result 84 , and it reached 122 last year 2...

amubarak

•4 years ago

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What does eGFR with Cystatin C

What does eGFR with Cystatin C test do? My GFR is 78 and egfr with Cystatin C is 107 mL/min/BSA. Nephro says nothing to be worried - see you again next 6...

What does eGFR with Cystatin C test do? My GFR is 78 and egfr with Cystatin C i...

sts_tech1189

•4 years ago

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Solitary kidney

I have only one kidney (the other was surgically removed after loosing all function) would I be classed as having kidney disease and being vulnerable to flu...

I have only one kidney (the other was surgically removed after loosing all funct...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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CKD and covid 19

I have mild CKD and wondered if that makes me a higher risk with covid 19

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I am concerned about latest PM announcement

Developed Under active thyroid in 2005 then I fell ill in 2007 which tumbled into 2008 and unable to work with no diagnosis. I had an adrenal crisis which put...

Developed Under active thyroid in 2005 then I fell ill in 2007 which tumbled int...

Rene23

•4 years ago

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Anxiety over Recent Tests. Please Help

Hi all I'm a 32yr old Male recently discovering I have anxiety. Back in October 2018 I ended up in the ER with a panic attack. I didn't know it at the time...

Hi all I'm a 32yr old Male recently discovering I have anxiety. Back in October...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Painkillers for CKD people.

I experience severe arthritic pain and have so far managed to put up with it. Recently it has gotten so bad I'm struggling to suppress it. Are there any pain...

I experience severe arthritic pain and have so far managed to put up with it. Re...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Potassium results

I get my blood tested every 3 weeks by my oncologist before treatment. (had kidney cancer which was removed, including kidney, but it came back in my pelvis)....

I get my blood tested every 3 weeks by my oncologist before treatment. (had kidn...

RickHow

•4 years ago

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My Life With.. Fibrillary/Immunotactoid Glomerulonephritis Support Group

We have set up a support network for patients that are diagnosed with the rare kidney diseases, Fibrillary and Immunotactoid Glomerulonephritis. These...

We have set up a support network for patients that are diagnosed with the rare k...

LifewithFGN

•4 years ago

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CKD and coronavirus

Are those of us at stage three CKD at greater risk of dying if we contract the corona virus? In other words, is this an "underlying medical issue" at ups the...

Are those of us at stage three CKD at greater risk of dying if we contract the c...

retiredprof

•4 years ago

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Is a colonoscopy safe?

Hello, Is it safe to have a colonoscopy including anesthesia with Stage 3b and gfr of 43?

Hello, Is it safe to have a colonoscopy including anesthesia with Stage 3b and g...

ChevyHappy

•4 years ago

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Gfr 36

Hi there my gfr flucuates between 35 and 38 recent bloods showed my cholesterol way to high 6.1 not sure why rarely eat bread or eggs never cheese drink black...

Hi there my gfr flucuates between 35 and 38 recent bloods showed my cholesterol ...

Janicel

•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2020

B12 with ckd 3

Am I at risk

Parathyroid elevated levels. CKD stage 3

CKD & Covid19 advice

Coved-19 ckd

Kidney failure

Kidney failure

NHS text?

Should I self isolate

Work or self isolate?

IGA nethropathy and Covid 19

Advice please for ckd stage 4 Coronavirus

COVID-19 KIDNEY CANCER

More vulnerable to Covid 19 with only one kidney?

Vaccines

CKD and Corona virus

Always feeling cold and CKD

High risk

eGFR range

What does eGFR with Cystatin C

Solitary kidney

CKD and covid 19

I am concerned about latest PM announcement

Anxiety over Recent Tests. Please Help

Painkillers for CKD people.

Potassium results

My Life With.. Fibrillary/Immunotactoid Glomerulonephritis Support Group

CKD and coronavirus

Is a colonoscopy safe?

Gfr 36

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

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