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If your child or grandchild has labs coming up some tips to help you help them. Also a related article on helping elderly parents.

I found this in my file on research and since a number of people on HU write in for help with their child (or grandchild) I pulled this article from my...

I found this in my file on research and since a number of people on HU write in ...

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•6 years ago

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Outlooks

Reading peoples comments on here it seems to me that the medical community in general is not much interested in kidney disease till dialysis or transplants;...

Reading peoples comments on here it seems to me that the medical community in ge...

Betsysue2002

•6 years ago

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Results of Ultrasound

Hello, I'm new here. Please help me understand these ultrasound results for my 82-year-old husband who has been suffering from extreme tiredness, intermittent...

Hello, I'm new here. Please help me understand these ultrasound results for my 8...

Tricot

•6 years ago

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Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Hi all, I am stage 3a and spent some time pputting it together. It is just for me but you can add or subtracr whatever you like on the list.

Compare Almonds - VS Almond Paste Potassium (%DV)733mg (21%)81.64mg (2%)mg (%) Phosphorus (%DV)481mg (48%)67.08mg (7%)mg (%) Apple -...

Compare Almonds - VS Almond Paste Potassium (%DV)733mg (21...

LJMusgrove

•6 years ago

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Seymour Jones. My new hero, from the Renal Support Network. Look at the wealth of information on the site and watch and enjoy the video.

http://www.rsnhope.org/world-kidney-month/?utm_source=KidneyMonth-Feb27&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=KMonthPage&utm_content=KMonthPage

http://www.rsnhope.org/world-kidney-month/?utm_source=KidneyMonth-Feb27&utm_medi...

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•6 years ago

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NKF Clinical Research Study

This arrived in my newsletter from the National Kidney Foundation (US) and for anyone who is dealing with Lupus Nephritis or if you know someone who is please...

This arrived in my newsletter from the National Kidney Foundation (US) and for a...

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•6 years ago

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Could I have CKD? I'm cinfused and worried now because of symptoms

I'm a 46 yr old female with hypertention for 15 plus years I'm over weight a smoker and high risk for heart disease kidney disease and stroke. My Doctor only...

I'm a 46 yr old female with hypertention for 15 plus years I'm over weight a smo...

Hellion46

•6 years ago

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What to eat and is the pains from my kidney desease? Thank u!🌈🙏🏻

I am stage 3 and like many of you, confused. I am 62 but more confused than ever about what to eat and not, etc. and learning dr’s really don’t say much to...

I am stage 3 and like many of you, confused. I am 62 but more confused than ever...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•6 years ago

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Dietician wants me to lose weight

I am CKD 4 with a eGFR of 24 with only one kidney

shaz53

•6 years ago

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CKD stage 4

Hello Everyone again I am having different information given to me with my kidney disease stage 4

Hello Everyone again I am having different information given to me with my kidn...

shaz53

•6 years ago

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More on diet

Today I wanted to clear up a few things in regards to what constitutes a healthy renal diet. I receive emails daily from confused and at their “wits end”...

Today I wanted to clear up a few things in regards to what constitutes a healthy...

LJMusgrove

•6 years ago

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Helpful article

Found a great article which is not too long & very helpful for anyone interested in changing their diet for better health. Fluid: first of all let’s get clear...

Found a great article which is not too long & very helpful for anyone interested...

LJMusgrove

•6 years ago

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SOMETHING GOOD LANDED IN MY ONLINE MAILBOX

I opened my e-mail box this morning and found this. There is some jargon in here but the simple test they are working on to help diagnose CKD in the early...

I opened my e-mail box this morning and found this. There is some jargon in her...

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•6 years ago

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Know your risk - get tested!

February is Black History Month. Did you know African-Americans are more at risk for kidney failure than any other race? Know your risk - get tested for CKD:...

February is Black History Month. Did you know African-Americans are more at risk...

KelliC_NKF

•6 years ago

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Peace of mind

Hi, This post is to anyone who's been of any help to me over the last month,especially Mr Kidney.👍👍👍👍 I've been to see my GP today about My concerns over...

Hi, This post is to anyone who's been of any help to me over the last month,espe...

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•6 years ago

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Kidney/UTI

Has anyone had issues with recurrent kidney infections and UTI’s after having a kidney stent? What was the cause/outcome

Has anyone had issues with recurrent kidney infections and UTI’s after having a...

MsMoran

•6 years ago

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Kidney Month (March) is Coming

Kidney Month is coming and specifically, March 8th is World Kidney Day. https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/67682-bring-urgency-to-kidney-health

Kidney Month is coming and specifically, March 8th is World Kidney Day. https://...

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•6 years ago

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Another article on Hypertension

Hypertension is a major cause of CKD and there has recently been new information on that issue released. I have a copy of it posted here for those who are...

Hypertension is a major cause of CKD and there has recently been new information...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Biotin and Lab Results

There have been a lot of questions about supplements, including Biotin. This article from the FDA mentions something about this issue and I felt it worthwhile...

There have been a lot of questions about supplements, including Biotin. This ar...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Understanding Lab Results

The following article explains about research done regarding physicians explaining the results of lab testing to their patients and the finding that most...

The following article explains about research done regarding physicians explaini...

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•6 years ago

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Doctors appointment coming up.

Hi everyone,Hope your all having a great day. I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday,and I don't have a great relationship with her,as I've only seen her...

Hi everyone,Hope your all having a great day. I have a doctors appointment on We...

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•6 years ago

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NEW TITLE, SAME HELPFUL ADVICE

I was recently asked and accepted the opportunity to become an NKF Ambassador. This may mean that I'll have to post more often so I offer my apologies in...

I was recently asked and accepted the opportunity to become an NKF Ambassador. T...

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•6 years ago

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Low Oxalate Foods???

Anyone know how to incorporate a low oxalate diet???? I was told that would help with my kidney issue,s yet, where should I even begin??? Thanks!!!

Anyone know how to incorporate a low oxalate diet???? I was told that would help...

distracted1

•6 years ago

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9 Reasons to Break Up With Your Doctor

I found this article today on HealthGrades. See if you find yourself in here. I know I did. By Jennifer Braico While we don’t take vows within our...

I found this article today on HealthGrades. See if you find yourself in here. ...

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•6 years ago

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Celebrating National Caregiver's Day!

I hope all the caregivers out there take some me time today! Feel free to share your or your caregiver's stories/experiences here! In honor of caregivers...

I hope all the caregivers out there take some me time today! Feel free to share ...

KelliC_NKF

•6 years ago

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Medication Question

Hi from England. Was directed to your Forum by the wonderful Mr Kidney Am just trying to discover if medication taken for renal TB /meningitis 14 years...

Hi from England. Was directed to your Forum by the wonderful Mr Kidney Am just ...

Diddums

•6 years ago

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HERE WE ARE IN THE USA

For those of you upset about the closing of the NKF for Early CKD community in the UK on Health Unlocked this is the USA version of that. We welcome anyone to...

For those of you upset about the closing of the NKF for Early CKD community in t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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P-ANCA & ANTI GBM (GOODPASTURE S)

P-ANCA AND ANTI-GBM (GOODPASTURES) I got sick end of March 2017, 2 days after my first XOLAIR shot. Docs thought i had pneumonia for 4 months, 100% right...

P-ANCA AND ANTI-GBM (GOODPASTURES) I got sick end of March 2017, 2 days after m...

macarena1

•6 years ago

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Food Labeling Site?

Food Labeling. Anyone aware of an internet site that shows components of most foods on the market -- particularly SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND PHOSPHOROUS? Or, do I...

Food Labeling. Anyone aware of an internet site that shows components of most f...

Dixidude39

•6 years ago

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Living with Kidney disease

I was diagnosed with diabetes 3l years ago . For the first 10 years I controlled it by weight management and exercise. The next 15 years it was oral meds. Now...

I was diagnosed with diabetes 3l years ago . For the first 10 years I controlled...

Hatcher

•6 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for February 2018

If your child or grandchild has labs coming up some tips to help you help them. Also a related article on helping elderly parents.

Outlooks

Results of Ultrasound

Hi all, I am stage 3a and spent some time pputting it together. It is just for me but you can add or subtracr whatever you like on the list.

Seymour Jones. My new hero, from the Renal Support Network. Look at the wealth of information on the site and watch and enjoy the video.

NKF Clinical Research Study

Could I have CKD? I'm cinfused and worried now because of symptoms

What to eat and is the pains from my kidney desease? Thank u!🌈🙏🏻

Dietician wants me to lose weight

CKD stage 4

More on diet

Helpful article

SOMETHING GOOD LANDED IN MY ONLINE MAILBOX

Know your risk - get tested!

Peace of mind

Kidney/UTI

Kidney Month (March) is Coming

Another article on Hypertension

Biotin and Lab Results

Understanding Lab Results

Doctors appointment coming up.

NEW TITLE, SAME HELPFUL ADVICE

Low Oxalate Foods???

9 Reasons to Break Up With Your Doctor

Celebrating National Caregiver's Day!

Medication Question

HERE WE ARE IN THE USA

P-ANCA & ANTI GBM (GOODPASTURE S)

Food Labeling Site?

Living with Kidney disease

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