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Question about supplements

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....

I've taken a variety of supplements my whole adult life. For medications, I take...

RVerJ

•8 hours ago

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Drs!!!

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...

Please can someone advise me. Noticed I have Stage 3a kidney disease by looking ...

Hylda2

•2 days ago

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New AV Fistulsa

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...

Hi all I just had surgery today for an av fistula placement. Happy to say all we...

allene7

•3 days ago

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Normal range for egfr

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

What is the normal range for a woman who is 56 years old?The result is here : is...

lbadbunnyy

•3 days ago

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Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences

Kidney disease affects 1 in 7 adults. Learn the stages, signs, and tests to detect kidney issues early and protect your health with this guide. Learn more:...

Kidney disease affects 1 in 7 adults. Learn the stages, signs, and tests to dete...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 days ago

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MRI with contrast dilemma

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...

I have an order for MRI. Contrast medium used is Gadolynium. Reading on NIH stat...

Dana66CKD

•5 days ago

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eGFR questions

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...

I’m 63 female. I recently had blood work done with a eGFR of 56. Everything else...

YetiBlue

•6 days ago

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Sleeping tablets

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...

Has anyone had to take sleeping tablets due to anxiety? If so, which ones worked...

SteveBass

•6 days ago

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CKD diet

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’ve heard different things about CKD diets. Some say don’t eat animal products,...

Coasties

•8 days ago

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WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND CKD

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 am 86. Gefr low 30s to low 40s for 2 years since diagnosed. I have a good Ne...

Honeylover

•8 days ago

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I have ckd and I’m scared to death.

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...

I was not aware of this condition in myself until it was in stage 4. I’m so ang...

Darcornwel

•10 days ago

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I'm getting a mri lower and upper spine with/without contrast my will this affect my kidneys of 71?

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...

I have pain in my head or pressure and my neurogist think it's my nerves. my la...

neidrum

•10 days ago

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Bonjour

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,...

J' ai une bonne nouvelle à vous donner, pour mon mari et qui nous fait plaisir a...

Skip56

•11 days ago

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New Here - Hi from Arizona

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...

I'm a 77 year old woman who had a big surprise in March of 2023 when I learned m...

RVerJ

•11 days ago

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CT scan and Omnipaque contrast injection

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...

Just had a letter from the hospital today. I have a CT scan booked for tomorrow ...

SteveBass

•16 days ago

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tried this one? CKD

Shelly Manning’s The Chronic Kidney Solution seen it online and was wondering if anyone has seen this or tired this book out? and if so does it work?

Shelly Manning’s The Chronic Kidney Solution seen it online and was wondering...

buick6

•19 days ago

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Overlapping symptoms - new to CKD

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...

Hi, FIrst post on here, so hello to you all. The reason I'm posting on here is ...

SteveBass

•20 days ago

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Wondering how to handle pain when you shouldn’t take NSAIDs

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...

Would love to hear how you’re dealing with pain when extra strength acetaminophe...

PepperJack

•20 days ago

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Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure

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...

I've been diagnosed with stafe 4, 5 kidney disease and so far my kidneys have be...

BLOODY13

•21 days ago

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Not feeling good

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

Sorry I haven't been on in a while.I am stage 5 now,Have had my fistula done.Wai...

viamar1

•22 days ago

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Do I have symptoms of kidney disease?

I am experiencing..

politedictator1

•26 days ago

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Pelvic pain!!

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...

Hi all, so I started my pd training last week im doing manual exchanges, and ha...

Charl13

•29 days ago

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Has anyone had a similar ultrasound result?

I had an US this morning, here are the results: both kidneys are normal size with thickened hetrogenic cortex apperances. I’m still waiting on my renal...

I had an US this morning, here are the results: both kidneys are normal size w...

Whatnow1973

•29 days ago

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creatinine

had to stop Farxiga I had an allergic reaction on Friday , very down about that now.

had to stop Farxiga I had an allergic reaction on Friday , very down about that ...

MrsP70

•29 days ago

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Farxiga from Mrs P

I have had to stop the Farxiga after only 5 tablets I had an allergic reaction ,I really wanted to take this as it sounds like a miracle drug . I am gutted.

I have had to stop the Farxiga after only 5 tablets I had an allergic reaction ,...

MrsP70

•30 days ago

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ANCA vasculitis

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...

So I am fairly young, in my 20s and was having brown, tea colored urine (high pr...

cle472

•1 month ago

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kidney scarring

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...

hi for the last three years I have suffered from utis after the first year I had...

leannecl88

•1 month ago

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CKD and Osteoporosis

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...

Hi , I was wondering if anyone has any experience of ckd and osteoporosis? I hav...

classicsgirl1968

•1 month ago

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Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There are a lot of tests, and the results may leave you scratching your head. Don’t...

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 month ago

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Ivermectin

I have read articles where Ivermectin has been researched for use in bladder cancer and prostate cancer with positive results. Has anyone been given that in...

I have read articles where Ivermectin has been researched for use in bladder can...

Trower

•1 month ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

Question about supplements

Drs!!!

New AV Fistulsa

Normal range for egfr

Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences

MRI with contrast dilemma

eGFR questions

Sleeping tablets

CKD diet

WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND CKD

I have ckd and I’m scared to death.

I'm getting a mri lower and upper spine with/without contrast my will this affect my kidneys of 71?

Bonjour

New Here - Hi from Arizona

CT scan and Omnipaque contrast injection

tried this one? CKD

Overlapping symptoms - new to CKD

Wondering how to handle pain when you shouldn’t take NSAIDs

Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure

Not feeling good

Do I have symptoms of kidney disease?

Pelvic pain!!

Has anyone had a similar ultrasound result?

creatinine

Farxiga from Mrs P

ANCA vasculitis

kidney scarring

CKD and Osteoporosis

Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Ivermectin

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