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Will Kidney Diet Help CKD3 If Cause Is Medication?

I'm on Eliquis (5mg/2x a day) for a pulmonary embolism and due to family history, I will need to take it for life. I'm 66 and was in excellent health prior to...

I'm on Eliquis (5mg/2x a day) for a pulmonary embolism and due to family history...

DRGPS51

•6 years ago

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NEW

Wow I have recently found your site and I truly believe it is the best one I am in stage 3b and trying to stay there .I am from Nova Scotia,Canada and I am...

Wow I have recently found your site and I truly believe it is the best one I am ...

mingle

•6 years ago

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Back pain or kidney pain, what’s the difference??

So, I’ve always wondered that when I have lower left side pain is it my back or my kidney? I never lift anything too heavy either to really think it’s my back...

So, I’ve always wondered that when I have lower left side pain is it my back or ...

alyssasansoneee

•6 years ago

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How I went from stage 3 to end stage in a month

I am also new to kidney disease. One day I woke up to swelling and it progressed very fast I was already stage 3. I swole up until I could barely move and...

I am also new to kidney disease. One day I woke up to swelling and it progressed...

CKD2018

•6 years ago

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Is anyone on Chlorthalidone, and does it help?

I am on 25mg a day and I think I should be on 50mg per day. I am Stage 3 CKD

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Info on artificial kidney

What is the latest research on the artificial kidney?

Dp1127

•6 years ago

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Help!!!

I am desperate! I am trying hard to stay as healthy as possible. I exercise, eat better than I ever have except carbs and some sweets. I am coming off a lot...

I am desperate! I am trying hard to stay as healthy as possible. I exercise, ea...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•6 years ago

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STEAL SYNDROME

Two weeks out from having my A/V fistula surgery for dialysis in my left wrist and I have been experiencing terrible pain and numbness and tingling in my hand....

Two weeks out from having my A/V fistula surgery for dialysis in my left wrist a...

Frankie24

•6 years ago

3 Replies

What's the view on Christopher's Kidney Formula anyone?

One review on Amazon: "This product contains the following useful ingredients in each capsule: Juniper berry. [...] Parsley root. [...] Marshmallow root....

One review on Amazon: "This product contains the following useful ingredients in...

Trill

•6 years ago

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feedback from new kid on the block

Thanks to everyone who responded. Is anyone using a natural product that helps to cleanse the kidneys? I am still going to find out about diet etc but I was...

Thanks to everyone who responded. Is anyone using a natural product that helps ...

jackson5419

•6 years ago

2 Replies

New Kid on the Block

Hi, As a result of a recent routine blood test I was told that I have stage 2 ckd which put me in a state of shock, panic, denial, anger for days. When I...

Hi, As a result of a recent routine blood test I was told that I have stage 2 c...

jackson5419

•6 years ago

44 Replies

Steal Syndrome

Two weeks out from having my A/V fistula surgery for dialysis in my left wrist and I have been experiencing terrible pain and numbness and tingling in my hand....

Two weeks out from having my A/V fistula surgery for dialysis in my left wrist a...

Frankie24

•6 years ago

1 Reply

My testimony

A severe case of strep throat caused me to go into kidney failure. Before i could be eligible for a transplant, i needed to lose a lot of weight. While on...

A severe case of strep throat caused me to go into kidney failure. Before i coul...

Karen2_b

•6 years ago

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Ahh I have pain - help!!

So I'm due to get my kidney blood test results later today, the three specific ones, can't remember what they're called. I have an appointment with my gp to...

So I'm due to get my kidney blood test results later today, the three specific o...

luthien

•6 years ago

21 Replies

DIALYSIS PATIENT DEPRESSION TOOLKIT

The last week or two have seen some questions asked about Dialysis and the options, or modalities, available. Beyond deciding which method to choose there are...

The last week or two have seen some questions asked about Dialysis and the optio...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

PD dialysis

Does anyone have recommendation as to starting PD v. in center Hemo. No partner so home Hemo seems problematic. Infection, discomfort with fluid in abdomen...

Does anyone have recommendation as to starting PD v. in center Hemo. No partner ...

miketrial

•6 years ago

9 Replies

NDI !!

Hello , Is there any treatment for Nephrogenic Diabetes insipitus (NDI) What are the causes of NDI?? Is it related to autoimmune diseases???

Hello , Is there any treatment for Nephrogenic Diabetes insipitus (NDI) What ar...

Samaka

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Colonoscopy

I have to have a colonoscopy and they want me to use "Suprep Bowel Prep Kit" which they claim is safe for people with stage 3 renal disease but... everything I...

I have to have a colonoscopy and they want me to use "Suprep Bowel Prep Kit" whi...

Dwidgett

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Keeping hydrated with kidney disease

Right now in the the northeast of the United States, we are in a very dry bad drought. The temperatures have been staying in the 90's with high humidity. When...

Right now in the the northeast of the United States, we are in a very dry bad dr...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

5 Replies

Starting Aranesp

Hi everyone! Stage 4 warrior here ( GFR 22). Yesterday my labs showed HCT at 28, so nephrologist wants to start Aranesp. I know that it will most likely give...

Hi everyone! Stage 4 warrior here ( GFR 22). Yesterday my labs showed HCT at 28,...

danielleblock

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone taking Veltassa?

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. I have FSGS as a secondary effect of a genetic enzyme deficiency and found out about it when I was 23. I am now 37...

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. I have FSGS as a secondary effect of a ...

nsemenko

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Emotional toll of patients with CKD

This appeared in my inbox this morning when I came back from a hike and thought I'd pass it along for many of us dealing with similar issues. There are a lot...

This appeared in my inbox this morning when I came back from a hike and thought ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Dialysis Options

In preparation for dialysis which I hope will not happen, I need to make a decision about center or home. I have been doing a lot of research. I am wondering...

In preparation for dialysis which I hope will not happen, I need to make a decis...

Frankie24

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Good news

Got lab results today, GFR went up from 47 six months ago to 53!!! I have stage 3 CKD, very shocked and happy

Got lab results today, GFR went up from 47 six months ago to 53!!! I have stage ...

Jenkea

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Tests to Measure Kidney Function, Damage and Detect Abnormalities

There seem to be a lot of questions lately about different tests for Kidney issues and I thought it might be a good idea to bring this up to help clarify what...

There seem to be a lot of questions lately about different tests for Kidney issu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Acid levels and kidney disease

One of the causes for kidney deterioration can be from high acid levels. That is one of my main issues. It is called metabolic acidosis. In my case it is...

One of the causes for kidney deterioration can be from high acid levels. That is...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

3 Replies

Stage 5 CKD but potassium levels dropping

Hello all. Here is a question for you. I have stage 5 CKD with 14% eGFR but my potassium levels remain normal. In fact the latest blood test shows a drop from...

Hello all. Here is a question for you. I have stage 5 CKD with 14% eGFR but my p...

rabbit01

•6 years ago

32 Replies

I'm new here - son needs to drop to very few hours of work in order to be able to handle nursing school

Hi Folks, My son wants to go to nursing school, but is barely handling working full time plus part time classes as it is right now. He is very tired and gets...

Hi Folks, My son wants to go to nursing school, but is barely handling working f...

rom121amy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

I'm new here. Cost of monthly blood tests for 3 years post transplant

Hi folks, my son lives in South Carolina and has to get blood tests every month. Apparently these are costing $83 each time! Is this reasonable? Are these...

Hi folks, my son lives in South Carolina and has to get blood tests every month....

rom121amy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test

Well my last blood test finally shows my vit D is finally ok I"m at 45% stage 3 kidney disease I drink lots of water, I do feel tired quite a bit but I stay...

Well my last blood test finally shows my vit D is finally ok I"m at 45% stage 3 ...

666sb

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2018

Will Kidney Diet Help CKD3 If Cause Is Medication?

NEW

Back pain or kidney pain, what’s the difference??

How I went from stage 3 to end stage in a month

Is anyone on Chlorthalidone, and does it help?

Info on artificial kidney

Help!!!

STEAL SYNDROME

What's the view on Christopher's Kidney Formula anyone?

feedback from new kid on the block

New Kid on the Block

Steal Syndrome

My testimony

Ahh I have pain - help!!

DIALYSIS PATIENT DEPRESSION TOOLKIT

PD dialysis

NDI !!

Colonoscopy

Keeping hydrated with kidney disease

Starting Aranesp

Anyone taking Veltassa?

Emotional toll of patients with CKD

Dialysis Options

Good news

Tests to Measure Kidney Function, Damage and Detect Abnormalities

Acid levels and kidney disease

Stage 5 CKD but potassium levels dropping

I'm new here - son needs to drop to very few hours of work in order to be able to handle nursing school

I'm new here. Cost of monthly blood tests for 3 years post transplant

Blood test

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