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Errors in my post. Sorry

Sorry for all the sp errors CKD Hydronephrosisi Cystitis Scarring Etc Thank your for your patient support

Sorry for all the sp errors CKD Hydronephrosisi Cystitis Scarring Etc Thank yo...

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CKD due to end stage interstial cystoscope of the bladde with hydronehoro

I just returned home from the Mayo Clinic after being in the hospital three times, each fo 7-10 days for renal failure over the course of 6 months. I was...

I just returned home from the Mayo Clinic after being in the hospital three time...

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Living Donation

I recently had to do some research. I am an advocate with the NKF. I am working with my Wyoming legislature trying to get the "Living Donor Protection Act"...

I recently had to do some research. I am an advocate with the NKF. I am workin...

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Celebrate the 4th of July with this Kidney-Friendly Menu

Are you ready for a 4th of July cookout? Here are 4 kidney-friendly recipes that are sure to wow your friends and family!...

Are you ready for a 4th of July cookout? Here are 4 kidney-friendly recipes that...

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I am new here. Struggling with depression

Hi. I am new here. I am a caregiver for my husband who is receiving dialysis at home. I’m going through a really rough patch right now with depression and...

Hi. I am new here. I am a caregiver for my husband who is receiving dialysis a...

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Insurance, what a PITA

I have Aetna as my primary insurance through work, and UMR as secondary. The closest transplant center is out of network for Aetna and doesn't take it. I can...

I have Aetna as my primary insurance through work, and UMR as secondary. The cl...

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Questions for Dietitian

I will be meeting with a dietitian tomorrow. What questions should I ask her? What questions helped you most? Thanks, in advance. Campbell Girl

I will be meeting with a dietitian tomorrow. What questions should I ask her? ...

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Muscle cramps in my thighs

I have Stage 4 Kidney Disease. I was laying down and, for the first time, I got excrutiating muscle cramps in my thighs. I could not get up or move. What...

I have Stage 4 Kidney Disease. I was laying down and, for the first time, I got ...

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A couple of things...

Hi everyone... a question.. My ortho put me on a low dose of prednisone, (10mg) for 14 days. He said it wasn't processed through the kidneys. Is he...

Hi everyone... a question.. My ortho put me on a low dose of prednisone, (10mg...

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Illness Precautions with IGA Nephropathy

Hello everyone, I'm a 31-year-old male who was diagnosed earlier this year with IGAN with rare crescents. I have no family history with this autoimmune...

Hello everyone, I'm a 31-year-old male who was diagnosed earlier this year with ...

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Creatinine

I am 74 years of age and no health issues except that my creatinine is around 1.75 since last four years. All other kidney function parameters are normal.No...

I am 74 years of age and no health issues except that my creatinine is around 1....

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Proteinuria

Heya, I'm 22, female, live a pretty healthy lifestyle but dr noticed consistent protien in urine over the last 3 months. He said they need to check for CKD...

Heya, I'm 22, female, live a pretty healthy lifestyle but dr noticed consistent ...

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Short of breath at 3a?

Hi, I'm at 3a gfr 51-57 with proteinuria at 700 on average. Lately I've had a lot of fullness in stomach area and short of breath, and bad body aches....

Hi, I'm at 3a gfr 51-57 with proteinuria at 700 on average. Lately I've had a l...

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No to transplant

As anyone ever said ‘no’ turned down a kidney transplant? Why?

As anyone ever said ‘no’ turned down a kidney transplant? Why?

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How long before feeling the benefits of Dialysis?

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's also anemic. He's 62 and his uncontrolled diabetes is the reason for his CKD....

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's al...

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Am I selfish

Hello - a lot of my fellow posters know I am going through a rough period at the moment. I had my review and I am stable but again more antibiotics cefalexin 4...

Hello - a lot of my fellow posters know I am going through a rough period at the...

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Help please

My girlfriend started dialysis a couple of weeks ago paying private through her work, she then had an issue with work and had to stop a week ago and can only...

My girlfriend started dialysis a couple of weeks ago paying private through her ...

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GI symptoms

Vomiting comes on suddenly, progetile, gets all over my clothes, bed et and stays nauseous for a week or so. Is this a common thing

Vomiting comes on suddenly, progetile, gets all over my clothes, bed et and stay...

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Stomach bug

I have ckd, stage 4. I have diarrhea. I am drinking water to stay hydrated but is there anything else that I should drink to avoid becoming dehydrated?...

I have ckd, stage 4. I have diarrhea. I am drinking water to stay hydrated but...

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Why are eGFR calculations different?

Hello Everyone, So I'm wondering if anyone can shred some light on this question. When my labs are done at the hospital I go to my eGFR is 44. When I use the...

Hello Everyone, So I'm wondering if anyone can shred some light on this question...

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Stage 5 CKD with no warning

I'm in stage 5 CKD & new here. A month ago I did not know I had Kidney disease at all! Doctors do not know why it hit me so fast. Both my kids, plus a family...

I'm in stage 5 CKD & new here. A month ago I did not know I had Kidney disease a...

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Driving After Transplant

How long after a kidney transplant before you can drive?

How long after a kidney transplant before you can drive?

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Mums kidneys

Can gfr go up after blood transfusion my mum 87yrs went down after being between 11 and 13 for the past 6 years she is in hospital with a broken ankle...

Can gfr go up after blood transfusion my mum 87yrs went down after being betwee...

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Well, well, well

I was at my hearing aide appt cause I've had some issue when I get a call from my kidney docs nurse. She asked me about the results of my recent 24 hr urine,...

I was at my hearing aide appt cause I've had some issue when I get a call from m...

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Urea

Hi Friends, Anyone know how can reduce urea??? Thanks heaps

Hi Friends, Anyone know how can reduce urea??? Thanks heaps

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Food Choices After Transplant

I am scheduled for a kidney transplant from my sister on July 6, 2022. I've been eating plant-based foods for a few months (suggestion from my nephrologist)....

I am scheduled for a kidney transplant from my sister on July 6, 2022. I've bee...

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Virus knock me down

Got a stomach virus had diarrhea for a few days doctor did labs my gfr went down said it was from diarrhea it is hard on the kidney especially when you have a...

Got a stomach virus had diarrhea for a few days doctor did labs my gfr went down...

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A Newbie

Hi everybody out there! I will start by saying I'm based in England, and I don't have a specialist, only a GP with no input from them. I have only just found...

Hi everybody out there! I will start by saying I'm based in England, and I don'...

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Another bothersome result.

Hello - I have just had my latest set of test results back - my red and white blood cell count are below range - does this mean I am anaemic. My other results...

Hello - I have just had my latest set of test results back - my red and white bl...

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There is fun to be had and there's always room for change

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your community. I've been a renal patient...

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank...

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