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CKF and diabetes

CKF and diabetes. Recently diagnosed with GFR at 60 technically stage two but nearly stage III. Will better control of diabetes raise my GFR? Started Olympic...

CKF and diabetes. Recently diagnosed with GFR at 60 technically stage two but n...

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Kidney disease (category 3) and rising cholesterol level

Does anyone have cholesterol issues? I am so happy that stopping dairy and watching my protein intake (mostly plant based now) has helped me raise my gfr from...

Does anyone have cholesterol issues? I am so happy that stopping dairy and watch...

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Help and advice needed please

I have just found out that I will be having my transplant in the summer but I have realised that mentally I'm struggling to cope with the fact a very close...

I have just found out that I will be having my transplant in the summer but I ha...

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Food Database Link

I saw a post with a link to a very nice nutritional food list. It had page after page of foods with calories, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, etc. Does anyone...

I saw a post with a link to a very nice nutritional food list. It had page afte...

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5 THINGS YOUR NEPHROLOGIST WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This article from DaVita appeared in my inbox this morning and I decided to post it here for those interested. When I decided to become proactive after my...

This article from DaVita appeared in my inbox this morning and I decided to post...

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Happy with gfr going up but....

I just got my 3 month bloodwork back...first one after dropping into 3a category kidney disease in January. My family doctor was useless and I still wouldn’t...

I just got my 3 month bloodwork back...first one after dropping into 3a category...

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In Question...CKD

Hi guys! I am new to all of this. I have been a Vegetarian for over 20 years. Do not Drink or Smoke..Never did Heavy Drugs...Been Walking and Jogging since...

Hi guys! I am new to all of this. I have been a Vegetarian for over 20 years. Do...

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Metallic taste

I would appreciate some information on a newly developed metallic taste in my mouth. Everything was going along well: got my BP stabilized at near perfect...

I would appreciate some information on a newly developed metallic taste in my mo...

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Is it safe to get a covid shot when you're stage. 3b ckd?

Ckd covid-19,shot

Ckd covid-19,shot

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How is kidney function measured in cases of acute kidney injury?

My lab reports for eGFR have a note saying it is \"invalid for acute kidney injury\". What test is ordered as an alternative and how does it work to...

My lab reports for eGFR have a note saying it is \"invalid for acute kidney inju...

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How to increase eGFR

Hi everyone, I have stage four CKD and my routine appointment I was told me eGFR has gone down to 19. This is the lowest it’s ever been. Does anyone know how...

Hi everyone, I have stage four CKD and my routine appointment I was told me eGFR...

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Egfr from 60 then to 100 , wow!

Egfr of 60 —— 3 months ago and i just had my lab test from my Primary care physician and eGfr of 100...!???, is it possible???? I’m so happy of the result...

Egfr of 60 —— 3 months ago and i just had my lab test from my Primary care phy...

HarryStyles1981

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What’s the clinical features of kidney stones and what the test that help me to make sure about it?

And how can I treat it or there is no treatment?

And how can I treat it or there is no treatment?

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Egfr 71, slightly raised creatinine, stage 2 ckd or not?

Hi Everyone, I’m wondering if I should be concerned, I’m 38 and my most recent egfr was 71 and my creatinine just slightly raised. My egfr has continued to...

Hi Everyone, I’m wondering if I should be concerned, I’m 38 and my most recent ...

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Can drinking water before bloodwork cause lower gfr result?

Everything I read says to make sure to be hydrated for bloodwork. I have category 3a kd and drink 10 cups of water daily. I usually go for bloodwork when I get...

Everything I read says to make sure to be hydrated for bloodwork. I have categor...

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Protein in urine

I have a question for people who are consistently having protein in their urine. This would be more accurate if it’s men. I want to know if you are having...

I have a question for people who are consistently having protein in their urine....

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KIDNEYS AND POTASSIUM

The American Association of Kidney Patients has a lot of information available for anyone struggling to control their potassium levels. They have a lot of...

The American Association of Kidney Patients has a lot of information available f...

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Cramp and aching muscles.

Hi I wonder if anyone can shed light on this.... I have CKD with proteinuria. I take a BP med to keep already low bp lower to protect body from more protein...

Hi I wonder if anyone can shed light on this.... I have CKD with proteinuria. I ...

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Kidney advice

Please I did a renal test 4 weeks ago the GFR was 114 and I did another yesterday was 79 I'm confused what can I do to return back to normal

Please I did a renal test 4 weeks ago the GFR was 114 and I did another yesterda...

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GFR down 12 points

i got a GFR of 91 about a year and a half ago. it is now 79. i thought maybe i was dehydrated so i increased my water intake and cut out extra(50g) of protein...

i got a GFR of 91 about a year and a half ago. it is now 79. i thought maybe i w...

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About the Covid Vaccine

Has anyone gotten the Vaccine with CKD? Were their any side effects?

Has anyone gotten the Vaccine with CKD? Were their any side effects?

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Advice About Kidney Disease

Hi Everybody, A little background. I’m 34 and living with a long term kidney disease. My kidney function is around 18% the last few years. I attend kidney...

Hi Everybody, A little background. I’m 34 and living with a long term kidney dis...

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Cystinosis and Fanconi syndrome

Hi, I asked this question a while ago but I thought I would try again since it’s been a while to see if there was anyone else in this community who has these...

Hi, I asked this question a while ago but I thought I would try again since it’s...

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Protenuria and possible FSGS

Good day everyone, I'm here to seek hopefully professional opinions out there regarding my condition. I am 38 yrs old male, overall very healthy. From the age...

Good day everyone, I'm here to seek hopefully professional opinions out there re...

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Probable Kidney Disease

Hi I am new to the forum. I am 46 yo male and have diabetes type 2 for around 12 years, mostly uncontrolled. HBA1C always around 7.5. BP is OK around 120/84. I...

Hi I am new to the forum. I am 46 yo male and have diabetes type 2 for around 12...

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Lowering blood pressure

My knowledge is still limited but I will tell you how I lowered my BP. I am still taking the high blood pressure medication but my BP has been stable for many...

My knowledge is still limited but I will tell you how I lowered my BP. I am stil...

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Flaxseed oil safe for CKD

Is flaxseed oil ok to use with CKD? Flaxseed oil

Is flaxseed oil ok to use with CKD? Flaxseed oil

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Itchy skin because of creatinine?

Can high level of creatinine cause itchy skin? My dad suffering from diabetes and kidney problems recently complains about his skin being very itchy as much...

Can high level of creatinine cause itchy skin? My dad suffering from diabetes a...

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ckd , painful???

Is diabetic kidney disease painful? if so, where is the pain located? And What ckd stage the pain will start? Thnk you in advance to those who will answer my...

Is diabetic kidney disease painful? if so, where is the pain located? And What c...

HarryStyles1981

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DEALING WITH STRESS

There has been a lot of talk lately about dealing with stress. The AMA and the AHA have worked together and have a great piece on dealing with this and I've...

There has been a lot of talk lately about dealing with stress. The AMA and the...

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