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I’m 63 female. I recently had blood work done with a eGFR of 56. Everything else was normal except creatinine of 1.11 ( lab normal was .05 - 1.05) and...

Please can someone advise me. Noticed I have Stage 3a kidney disease by looking at my records. I now itch, have a lot of cramp, tiredness, shortness of...

I was not aware of this condition in myself until it was in stage 4. I’m so angry that I was not told but part of me is also grateful. Something I really was...

Would love to hear how you’re dealing with pain when extra strength acetaminophen/paracetamol just doesn’t cut it. After an unexpected diagnosis of 3b CKD, my...

I've taken a variety of supplements my whole adult life. For medications, I take Xarelto for a blood clotting disorder (Leiden V) and a statin for cholesterol....

Hi all I just had surgery today for an av fistula placement. Happy to say all went well, no pain meds were needed. It is very black and blue with some swelling...

Has anyone had to take sleeping tablets due to anxiety? If so, which ones worked for you and how kidney friendly are they? I've read melatonin is pretty safe...

I am 86. Gefr low 30s to low 40s for 2 years since diagnosed. I have a good Nephrologist and Primary. I am about 40 lbs overweight. I avoid red meat and...

I have an order for MRI. Contrast medium used is Gadolynium. Reading on NIH states low risk of adverse effects in patients (1%), vs iodinated contrast used...

Sorry I haven't been on in a while.I am stage 5 now,Have had my fistula done.Waiting follow up about dialysis.

I want to share that I got my fistula Friday. I was nervous about it, but it all went great. I can already feel the thrill and see is sometimes too. That...

At the kidney doc last week, he wanted to repeat my renal labs because the ones I had taken on November 1st were terrible (hemolyzed). Today I got the results,...

I’ve heard different things about CKD diets. Some say don’t eat animal products, others say don’t eat much protein. Does anyone have any links to reliable...

I have pain in my head or pressure and my neurogist think it's my nerves. my last blood test shows egfr is 71 this month. I was wondering if with contrast...

Information on Dental Disease and CKD. I had gingivitis and cavities, and are both under control. Here is a link to NKF article on dental problems and...

What is the normal range for a woman who is 56 years old?The result is here : is it normal? eGFR MDRD 77.27 eGFR CKD-EPI 116.14

I am a 67 year old woman and have CKD inherited from my dad. I have been on Atorvastatin 10mg and Candesarten 8mg for 6 years (despite having normal...

I have read reports about Cranberry Supplements helping kidney disease? Anyone try Cranberry Supplements and helped improved ckd and eGfr? YThank you

I'm a 77 year old woman who had a big surprise in March of 2023 when I learned my eGFR had dropped from 73 to 61 over a year's time. No family history. My GP...

Hi, FIrst post on here, so hello to you all. The reason I'm posting on here is that I had blood tests done as a result of being refered for Urgent cancer...

Creatinine at 1.06 EGFR at 57 MCHC at 31.4 Surgery for a large hiatal hernia is scheduled for Wednesday the 20th, is there any reason these tests will...

Hi , I was wondering if anyone has any experience of ckd and osteoporosis? I have been advised to have Prolia for my bones . I am very anxious about this due...

Just had a letter from the hospital today. I have a CT scan booked for tomorrow morning! Despite being very short notice, I guess I should be grateful. This...

I've been diagnosed with stafe 4, 5 kidney disease and so far my kidneys have been staying stable. I'm interested in any trials out there to possibly keep them...

Hi Not sure who will read this or why I'm posting but struggling with what to do regarding my results on my pregnancy Long story short my husband has X linked...

Hi all, so I started my pd training last week im doing manual exchanges, and had Thursday where my nurse left fluid to dwell over night. The drain pain is...

J' ai une bonne nouvelle à vous donner, pour mon mari et qui nous fait plaisir aussi, suite au nouveau traitement avec le forxiga 10mg plus le lisinopril 5mg,...

Hi. I am awaiting a kidney biopsy. I had a 24-hour urine test completed that showed 160 protein total, after a random put me at +2 for protein. My doctor...

So I am fairly young, in my 20s and was having brown, tea colored urine (high protein, blood) for over a year. It came out of nowhere, no previous health...

hi for the last three years I have suffered from utis after the first year I had a ultrasound on kidneys and bladder kidneys were fine but told bladder lining...