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Heat and kidney disease

We are going to reach the highest temperatures so far this year here in upstate NY. I personally hate the heat and especially the humidity. I drink lots of...

We are going to reach the highest temperatures so far this year here in upstate ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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OTC Medicines: What People with Kidney Disease Should Know

To continue with information I posted earlier this week on Herbal Supplements and CKD this article is from Davita and can be found on www.davita.com and...

To continue with information I posted earlier this week on Herbal Supplements an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hidden potassium in foods

One of the things that people in early stage of CKD can do to protect their kidney is lower consumption of potassium. In many cases of stage 3 and 4, the...

One of the things that people in early stage of CKD can do to protect their kidn...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Herbal Supplements and Kidney Disease

There are always comments made about herbal supplements here and I thought it might be time to post an article from The National Kidney Foundation on the...

There are always comments made about herbal supplements here and I thought it mi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Urine test

Hi All, my urine test shows leucocyte in urine and the value is 75 (in the range it shows 0-0), but my doctor said everything is normal. But when i see the...

Hi All, my urine test shows leucocyte in urine and the value is 75 (in the range...

Wins24

•7 years ago

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Albumin and antioxidants

Just read about turkey being no good for us kidney patients??? What? And antioxidants are needed like vitamins I guess? And keep Albumin up always?...

Just read about turkey being no good for us kidney patients??? What? And antio...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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Is Trulicity ok to take?

I am insulin resistant and overweight. I weigh 186 at 5’3 “. It costs $300/mo. Is there anything else I can take to help? I can’t seem to loose this weight....

I am insulin resistant and overweight. I weigh 186 at 5’3 “. It costs $300/mo. ...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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Went from Stage 3 to Stage 5 in 2 years - low protein diet?

I was first diagnosed with CKD in August 2006. I noticed blood in my urine and went to an urgent care and they sent me immediately to the ER. My BP at the ER...

I was first diagnosed with CKD in August 2006. I noticed blood in my urine and w...

steve680

•7 years ago

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About a transplant

So the last time I was as at my Dr, I asked what the steps were when the time came , how do you get on the list for a donor kidney . He replied " you don't " ....

So the last time I was as at my Dr, I asked what the steps were when the time ca...

BBland

•7 years ago

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Too high BMI for a transplant

Has any one been told they were not a candidate for a transplant because their BMI was too high? What did you so about it?

Has any one been told they were not a candidate for a transplant because their B...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•7 years ago

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Kidneys removed

Hi Jus a quick question. Has anyone had both their native kidneys removed whether that was because of Polycystic kidneys or anything else. I’m severly...

Hi Jus a quick question. Has anyone had both their native kidneys removed wheth...

Beanbag5

•7 years ago

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Living a Healthy, Happy Life with CKD

The National Kidney Foundation has an A to Z guide and among the many articles is a Simple Kidney Vocabulary list. One of the terms available is Chronic...

The National Kidney Foundation has an A to Z guide and among the many articles i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Trulicity and Gabapentin

Has anyone ever taken these drugs? I am on trulicity to lower A1C and to help with weight. It really helps but does it hurt my kidneys? And the other I was...

Has anyone ever taken these drugs? I am on trulicity to lower A1C and to help w...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•7 years ago

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Have a GREAT WEEKEND and ENJOY FATHER'S DAY

For those of us who are Fathers, enjoy the weekend and have a great day this Sunday. For those of you who aren't Fathers, remember to contact yours if...

For those of us who are Fathers, enjoy the weekend and have a great day this Sun...

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•7 years ago

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Fathers Day

What are your plans for fathers day? Here are some fun kidney friendly recipes: https://www.kidney.org/content/grill-out-honor-dad

What are your plans for fathers day? Here are some fun kidney friendly recipes: ...

YollyD_NKF

•7 years ago

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How much protein is the right amount?

Knowing what to eat when you have kidney disease is very important. Kidneys filter wastes created by the foods you eat to help to keep the right balance of...

Knowing what to eat when you have kidney disease is very important. Kidneys filt...

KelliC_NKF

•7 years ago

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Cardiac Catheterization recommended

Hello, I'm oscillating between stages 4 and 3 ESRD with ADPKD. I'm trying to forestall further decline by conservative medical care. I just "barely-passed" a...

Hello, I'm oscillating between stages 4 and 3 ESRD with ADPKD. I'm trying to for...

Terkins

•7 years ago

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FIVE SURPRISING WAYS YOU COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR KIDNEYS

Once we get told about having CKD our first reaction is often, "WHY?" If we know we have Diabetes and/or High Blood Pressure that somewhat mitigates the...

Once we get told about having CKD our first reaction is often, "WHY?" If we kno...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Sepsis and kidney disease

Hi I’m Emma I’m a sepsis shock survivor Although it’s left me with kidney damage in both kidneys but iam alive. I also suffer post sepsis

Hi I’m Emma I’m a sepsis shock survivor Although it’s left me with kidney damage...

Bluiiz

•7 years ago

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Furosemide and ckd stage 4b

I have ckd stage 4b thanks to iodine contrast dye for angiogram (went ftom 78 to under 28) Does anyone rkse have problrms with taking furosemide? I jave had...

I have ckd stage 4b thanks to iodine contrast dye for angiogram (went ftom 78 to...

Patricia7048

•7 years ago

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CKD?

Hi this may seem like a am very naive but today I had my scan results given to me by a doctor over the phone. He said I had a fatty liver. He said my kidneys...

Hi this may seem like a am very naive but today I had my scan results given to m...

carolwil

•7 years ago

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NO ONE KNOWS YOU LIKE YOU - Tips for taking ownership of your healthcare.

Another strong article on how you can begin to take charge of your health and your healthcare team. Good basic information and ideas for you if dealing not...

Another strong article on how you can begin to take charge of your health and yo...

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•7 years ago

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CONDITIONS THAT CAN HARM YOUR KIDNEYS

This slideshow arrived in my inbox today and it's one of the few I receive from WebMD that directly deals with CKD. If you see yourself in any one of the...

This slideshow arrived in my inbox today and it's one of the few I receive from ...

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•7 years ago

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Kidney stones

Hey I have problemes with kidney stones, have one size 10 mm, the problem is that it is imbedded in the kidney with parenchyma destruction. Dr says they cant...

Hey I have problemes with kidney stones, have one size 10 mm, the problem is tha...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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HOW DO YOU MANAGE HEALTHCARE COSTS?

I pulled this from my research and it provides a look into many ways that people can manage their healthcare costs. It provides a solid look at the many...

I pulled this from my research and it provides a look into many ways that people...

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•7 years ago

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God has giving me too much to handle

It's been awhile since last posting. Just when I thought things were getting better. Well that didn't happen. Long story short I fell & hurt my right leg. I am...

It's been awhile since last posting. Just when I thought things were getting bet...

ddwebangel

•7 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2018

Heat and kidney disease

OTC Medicines: What People with Kidney Disease Should Know

Hidden potassium in foods

Herbal Supplements and Kidney Disease

Urine test

Albumin and antioxidants

Is Trulicity ok to take?

Went from Stage 3 to Stage 5 in 2 years - low protein diet?

About a transplant

Too high BMI for a transplant

Kidneys removed

Living a Healthy, Happy Life with CKD

Trulicity and Gabapentin

Have a GREAT WEEKEND and ENJOY FATHER'S DAY

Fathers Day

How much protein is the right amount?

Cardiac Catheterization recommended

FIVE SURPRISING WAYS YOU COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR KIDNEYS

Sepsis and kidney disease

Furosemide and ckd stage 4b

CKD?

NO ONE KNOWS YOU LIKE YOU - Tips for taking ownership of your healthcare.

CONDITIONS THAT CAN HARM YOUR KIDNEYS

Kidney stones

HOW DO YOU MANAGE HEALTHCARE COSTS?

God has giving me too much to handle

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