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Good protein for CKD?

I was stage 3. Now stage 2. Have reduced gfr by almost eliminating protein. I am looking to put protein back in diet. Which are the easiest proteins for...

I was stage 3. Now stage 2. Have reduced gfr by almost eliminating protein. I am...

Orbachruth

•3 years ago

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Water filter and ckd

Just read that my newly purchased Brita water filtering process can increase my potassium levels. Can anyone recommend a good water filter. Tried Zerowater...

Just read that my newly purchased Brita water filtering process can increase my ...

mmwsmall

•3 years ago

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Should I be concerned?

I'm an 83 year old woman. I know that the GFR decreases with age, so maybe I'm within the normal range. In Oct last year, my Creatinine was 1.20 mg/dl and my...

I'm an 83 year old woman. I know that the GFR decreases with age, so maybe I'm ...

zoey_s

•3 years ago

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Epo for Renal Anaemia

Anyone had any experience of taking Epo for anaemia? My renal nurse wants me to have it but when she first mentioned it she said it carried a risk of stroke....

Anyone had any experience of taking Epo for anaemia? My renal nurse wants me t...

mmwsmall

•3 years ago

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What is a normal decrease in GFR?

Finally had a chat with my GP about my blood test results. Had a test done in March 2020 - GFR was 80. 2nd test December 2020 GFR was 65. 2 weeks later test...

Finally had a chat with my GP about my blood test results. Had a test done in Ma...

meggiemog

•3 years ago

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Trouble Eating takeaways/ meals out and becoming unwell.

I’ve been really struggling with choosing takeaway meals or eating out. I gave up eating Chinese food and Indian food as I would vomit almost immediately...

I’ve been really struggling with choosing takeaway meals or eating out. I gave ...

purple-1974

•3 years ago

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varicoceles

Anyone been diagnosed varicoceles on right side?

Catdad

•3 years ago

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Trying to understand what’s ‘normal’ when testing for liver disease

What are the ideal blood test renal readings for a male aged 67 who is not overweight and in reasonable health but with high blood pressure ( under treatment)...

What are the ideal blood test renal readings for a male aged 67 who is not overw...

Jamble

•3 years ago

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New to group - Advice on blood test results

Hi all I have had to have a couple of routine blood tests over the past 6 months due to bowel issues. I have just had a look at my test results and I am...

Hi all I have had to have a couple of routine blood tests over the past 6 months...

Leylap31

•3 years ago

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Vaccine Priority

Does CKD qualify as a priority condition for vaccine distribution?

MinivanMom

•3 years ago

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New to this group - any advice on blood tests?

Hi! I've been (and am) in quite a few forums on here, but I have been asked to go into my GP's for a blood test where I need to drink plenty of water the day...

Hi! I've been (and am) in quite a few forums on here, but I have been asked to ...

meggiemog

•3 years ago

9 Replies

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Posts - Early CKD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2021

Good protein for CKD?

Water filter and ckd

Should I be concerned?

Epo for Renal Anaemia

What is a normal decrease in GFR?

Trouble Eating takeaways/ meals out and becoming unwell.

varicoceles

Trying to understand what’s ‘normal’ when testing for liver disease

New to group - Advice on blood test results

Vaccine Priority

New to this group - any advice on blood tests?

Search posts

Latest poll

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

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