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Lots of side effects can’t determine cause

I have 8 doctors and I’d like to know how some of u deal with, for example: extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, and low concentration levels (at times). I have...

I have 8 doctors and I’d like to know how some of u deal with, for example: extr...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS

This is a long look at a Patients Bill of Rights found on the Renal Support Network. It can clarify many things for those of you who need to understand your...

This is a long look at a Patients Bill of Rights found on the Renal Support Netw...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Getting Ready For a Fistula, am nervous, any advice?

I had a ultrasound of both arms and passed for a fistula but was told by the surgeon it could take up to 3 hours on anesthesia. I thought it was just numbing...

I had a ultrasound of both arms and passed for a fistula but was told by the sur...

jdapja

•7 years ago

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New here and need a little advice!!

Hey, so I've finally plucked up the courage to post. I've recently had blood tests for kidney issues along with my full blood tests which I have yearly. Not...

Hey, so I've finally plucked up the courage to post. I've recently had blood te...

luthien

•7 years ago

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Fatigue from PKD has finally hit

Severe fatigue from stage 4 PKD, 16% gfr has finally struck, actually I just had my blood drawn again but don't have the numbers yet. Exhaustion has set in....

Severe fatigue from stage 4 PKD, 16% gfr has finally struck, actually I just had...

Frankie24

•7 years ago

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Anyone know this medication Apo Ramiprill??

Does anybody knows this medication???? Is it for blood pressure or to stop leaking protein??

Does anybody knows this medication???? Is it for blood pressure or to stop leaki...

ehh22

•7 years ago

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Mupirocin

Is anyone familiar with this ? I've had a mole removed on my lower arm. Even tho ive tried to be very careful and used neosporin and kept the area covered the...

Is anyone familiar with this ? I've had a mole removed on my lower arm. Even tho...

Betsysue2002

•7 years ago

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High Uric acid 8.7 and diet

I was just diagnosed with high Uric acid . I have chronic stage 3 kidney disease. My dr. Said I have to take Allopurinol to reduce it. I’m thinking of low...

I was just diagnosed with high Uric acid . I have chronic stage 3 kidney disease...

Batbara

•7 years ago

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I have One Kidney...

I am 45 years old and only have one kidney. My Right kidney was removed due to a birth defect when I was 2 months old. I was very sick as a child, on daily...

I am 45 years old and only have one kidney. My Right kidney was removed due to a...

RebeccaMara

•7 years ago

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Facebook LIVE: Pain evaluation & management for kidney patients

Join us on NKF's Facebook page on May 22 at 2:30 pm ET/11:30 PT! https://www.facebook.com/events/204306780349783/ Pain is a common problem in up to 50%...

Join us on NKF's Facebook page on May 22 at 2:30 pm ET/11:30 PT! https://www.fa...

KelliC_NKF

•7 years ago

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Nephrologist advice regarding diet

I saw my nephrologist today and we talked about the difficulties of eating with both diabetes and ckd. He feels that with my ckd being "mild" GFR 41,...

I saw my nephrologist today and we talked about the difficulties of eating with ...

nc7560

•7 years ago

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BUILD A STRONG BODY.

A good article on keeping healthy with many options for exercise for those who need to develop a strong purpose for staying healthy. I hope it helps....

A good article on keeping healthy with many options for exercise for those who n...

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•7 years ago

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Please help

Hi again. Just found out I am severely dehydrated. My urine was very brown. Called dr never got back to me but after drinking lots of water it helped. Still...

Hi again. Just found out I am severely dehydrated. My urine was very brown. Call...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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More water better kidney?

My creatine went up a little. My specialist said drink more water, so I am. But is that an indication of making my kidney work better? He did not say if it...

My creatine went up a little. My specialist said drink more water, so I am. But ...

Marie4

•7 years ago

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Stage 3 chronic kidney

I have no kidney pain my ultrasound was good, I did have protein in my urine but I also had a bad unitary tract infection that lasted a month!! I do feel tired...

I have no kidney pain my ultrasound was good, I did have protein in my urine but...

666sb

•7 years ago

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CKD, Stage 3 Symptoms and my Nephrologist.

Hi All, It's been a while since I've posted, so here goes. My kidney disease, FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) has been very active since moving to...

Hi All, It's been a while since I've posted, so here goes. My kidney disease, F...

Judiblue

•7 years ago

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KIDNEY PAIN AND ITS CAUSES

There are a number of people asking about Kidney Pain and its causes. I found this article in my files from the Americans Kidney Fund. There are several...

There are a number of people asking about Kidney Pain and its causes. I found t...

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•7 years ago

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ARPKD

New here, my son is 1 year old and has ARPKD. I was wondering If there are any other parents here that also have children with arpkd.

New here, my son is 1 year old and has ARPKD. I was wondering If there are any o...

Reneeo

•7 years ago

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U scope, Lasar, Basket, Stent, RGP's and possible bx Outpatient surgery 90 minutes

Hello fairly new here, this is the name of the outpatient surgery they want to do. I have read that the kidney stent can be real painful. Does anyone know what...

Hello fairly new here, this is the name of the outpatient surgery they want to d...

redeyes2

•7 years ago

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Kidney damage

My whole dilemma is my blood pressure is good. My weight is 154,but I somehow damaged both my kidney’s. Found out in January that I am barely in to stage 3, my...

My whole dilemma is my blood pressure is good. My weight is 154,but I somehow da...

Marie4

•7 years ago

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I'm new and looking for advice

I am a 50 y/o, F just diagnosed in 2/18 with stage 3 CKD. My GFR is 30. Unknown cause. Nephrologist wants to do a kidney biopsy but cant because I have...

I am a 50 y/o, F just diagnosed in 2/18 with stage 3 CKD. My GFR is 30. Unknow...

Swoodxx2

•7 years ago

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CKD caused by overuse of NSAIDS, GFR low again

I am a 46 yr old female and was in perfect health for years. I had no idea that I was over-using NSAIDS, I was in a car accident in 2007, and topped with...

I am a 46 yr old female and was in perfect health for years. I had no idea that ...

Kaz411

•7 years ago

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Kidney Function

My doctor prescribed me a new blood pressure pill, it made my potassium go up very high and dropped my kidney function 3 points in a week. It went from 19% to...

My doctor prescribed me a new blood pressure pill, it made my potassium go up ve...

Tarh33lz

•7 years ago

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FYI: PROTEIN IN URINE

I've been traveling a lot the last week but finally caught up and noticed a lot of questions about Protein in Urine. I pulled this article from my research...

I've been traveling a lot the last week but finally caught up and noticed a lot ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Decreasing GFR but stable Creatinine

Every month I test my GFR it drops to 2 points, the latest results showed it was down to 23, the protein level in blood and urine are normal, Creatinine is...

Every month I test my GFR it drops to 2 points, the latest results showed it was...

James3

•7 years ago

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Not Diagnosed Yet, But Going To The Doctor Next Week

Hi. Well I think that I have Chronic Kidney Disease, but I haven't been diagnosed with it yet. I am going to the doctor next week though. I have just been...

Hi. Well I think that I have Chronic Kidney Disease, but I haven't been diagnose...

realitytvlover

•7 years ago

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How do I get on a donor list?

I have CKD for more than 30 years. Controlling diet has been a key to avoiding dialysis. Now my GFR has dropped to 22 and most likely I will go into...

I have CKD for more than 30 years. Controlling diet has been a key to avoiding ...

Marvila45

•7 years ago

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Whoops

Thought pics were going on profile. Sorry

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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Should I undergo another colonoscopy?

I am 76 and have chronic kidney disease. I had a colonoscopy late last year, which was a failure because my colon was not completely cleaned out. At that...

I am 76 and have chronic kidney disease. I had a colonoscopy late last year, wh...

lowraind

•7 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for May 2018

Lots of side effects can’t determine cause

PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS

Getting Ready For a Fistula, am nervous, any advice?

New here and need a little advice!!

Fatigue from PKD has finally hit

Anyone know this medication Apo Ramiprill??

Mupirocin

High Uric acid 8.7 and diet

I have One Kidney...

Facebook LIVE: Pain evaluation & management for kidney patients

Nephrologist advice regarding diet

BUILD A STRONG BODY.

Please help

More water better kidney?

Stage 3 chronic kidney

CKD, Stage 3 Symptoms and my Nephrologist.

KIDNEY PAIN AND ITS CAUSES

ARPKD

U scope, Lasar, Basket, Stent, RGP's and possible bx Outpatient surgery 90 minutes

Kidney damage

I'm new and looking for advice

CKD caused by overuse of NSAIDS, GFR low again

Kidney Function

FYI: PROTEIN IN URINE

Decreasing GFR but stable Creatinine

Not Diagnosed Yet, But Going To The Doctor Next Week

How do I get on a donor list?

Whoops

Another question

Should I undergo another colonoscopy?

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