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Kidney Disease

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Hello all! It's been a while and I have some news! My step sister was just approved today to be my kidney donor and we can move forward with transplant! That...

Hello all! It's been a while and I have some news! My step sister was just appro...

Ladybug_05

•6 years ago

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Ask a Dietitian!

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YollyD_NKF

•6 years ago

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Recent Urine Test

So, I recently gotten my urine tested. My RBC is a 52 and my protein is 1+ I’ve always known I had RBC in my urine never knew the amount but that seems very...

So, I recently gotten my urine tested. My RBC is a 52 and my protein is 1+ I’ve ...

alyssasansoneee

•6 years ago

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need sleep

one mth. into dialysis. many issues to deal with. not eating, nausea. constipation. very miserable! DRS. don't seem too concerned, very upsetting. Is...

one mth. into dialysis. many issues to deal with. not eating, nausea. constipati...

rascal01

•6 years ago

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Fluid overload

So I have a bit of a weird one. From time to time I suffer from really bad fluid overload who's is usually controlled with 240mg of furosemide and fluid...

So I have a bit of a weird one. From time to time I suffer from really bad fluid...

Charlene_Coxhead

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Aggressive IGA neuropathy

Hi all, on April 13, 2018 my daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive form of IGA. I started the donor process and was was ruled out due to red blood cells...

Hi all, on April 13, 2018 my daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive form of...

Lbw62

•6 years ago

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Can’t sleep

I am coming off clonipin. Please don’t ever take that medicine unless u have to. Coming off is terrible. I’m on 3/4 of a mg and still hard. Never again!...

I am coming off clonipin. Please don’t ever take that medicine unless u have to....

Cathy12156dsrjad

•6 years ago

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1.13 creatinine normal with CKD 3B?

How can I sometimes have creatinine in normal range ( lab not in USA, normal range is different. Upper normal is 1.30, mine is 1.13 last labs) when my CKD is...

How can I sometimes have creatinine in normal range ( lab not in USA, normal ran...

ladydot1

•6 years ago

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Urinary tract ultrasound

Hey, so I have an appointment for my urinary tract ultrasound (this coming Friday) to see any kidney problems. I've had a liver one done years ago. The letter...

Hey, so I have an appointment for my urinary tract ultrasound (this coming Frida...

luthien

•6 years ago

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Foot cramps

I’ve had this before but can’t remember what caused it. I have CKD and taking BP meds, along with other meds. I believe it is due to lack of or too much of...

I’ve had this before but can’t remember what caused it. I have CKD and taking BP...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•6 years ago

13 Replies

I'm new

July 2017 I found out I had End Stage Renal Failure. I literally thought that was the end of my life. I spent about 3 weeks in the hospital. My world was...

July 2017 I found out I had End Stage Renal Failure. I literally thought that wa...

j_unicorn

•6 years ago

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Trouble adjusting.

After having a renal transplant 23 years ago my precious kidney has stopped working. I now find my self back on dialysis. I thought medical science would have...

After having a renal transplant 23 years ago my precious kidney has stopped work...

Pinktulips24

•6 years ago

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Just a little bit of me.

Hey guys bit of a long post here but just thought I’d share a bit of my story. Hope this is okay and if not then admin please remove it 🙂 This time last year...

Hey guys bit of a long post here but just thought I’d share a bit of my story. H...

terrysinclair311294

•6 years ago

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Potassium binder: patiromer (Veltassa)

Has anyone taken a potassium binder for lowering your blood potassium? Did it work and what, if any, were the side effects? My Doctor has prescribed Veltassa...

Has anyone taken a potassium binder for lowering your blood potassium? Did it wo...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

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Finally a diagnosis

I finally got the results from the kidney biopsy. It showed I have Membranous Nephropathy.. Unfortunately I also have something that only 5%of these patients...

I finally got the results from the kidney biopsy. It showed I have Membranous Ne...

Smokey2014

•6 years ago

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Diagnosed with Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease!

My GP diagnosed me with stage 2 CKD due to blood & protein in my urine dip tests for at least a year, plus fluctuating creatinine & urea blood results! I was...

My GP diagnosed me with stage 2 CKD due to blood & protein in my urine dip tests...

Sparkle44

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Advice Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 NEW

Today I call a call from my Dr updating me on my Thyroid results. Dr then asked that I come in to see him as my blood pressure is high and would like to send...

Today I call a call from my Dr updating me on my Thyroid results. Dr then asked ...

Gemmadoo

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Question kidney buzz

I actually joined find a donor program and have been wondering if it is a scam

Lablover1

•6 years ago

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Leto diet

I had a routine checkup with my thyroid dr today. She told me to follow the keto diet. Is that good for CkD? What is the best diet to follow? Finding it hard...

I had a routine checkup with my thyroid dr today. She told me to follow the keto...

Cathy12156dsrjad

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Would you wear it?

Wearable kidneys: I am not sure this is really something I would want... but hey, they are coming along with better innovations....

Wearable kidneys: I am not sure this is really something I would want... but hey...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

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Vegan Diet

What's the best source for a diet (getting ready for PD dialysis), operation this Fri. I follow a vegan diet, and have type 1 Diabetes. Thanks.

What's the best source for a diet (getting ready for PD dialysis), operation thi...

miketrial

•6 years ago

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Newbie

What does 3 b mean ? I to first Renal appointment this Wednesday Dr's. say my kidney function is down and I have a kidney injury, I am 75 with lots of other...

What does 3 b mean ? I to first Renal appointment this Wednesday Dr's. say my...

myrtanne

•6 years ago

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Multiple health issues.

I was finally diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called Liddles Syndrome after having gone through almost a year of hospitalizations, including one for...

I was finally diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called Liddles Syndrome after...

Reeses

•6 years ago

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I'm feeling confused because I'm getting no treatment from any hospital and having trouble getting appointment with a nephrologist.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 ckd..renal insufficiency..my GFR is 22..my creatinine is 2.5..BUN 41..Been to 2 E.R's in 2 days because of fatigue, pain, nausea...

I was diagnosed with stage 4 ckd..renal insufficiency..my GFR is 22..my creatini...

Smokey2014

•6 years ago

25 Replies

CKD and ESRD apps!

Hello all! I just thought I'd share with you these nifty apps that I found for CKD and ESRD patients on the appstore (I have an android, but I know there's...

Hello all! I just thought I'd share with you these nifty apps that I found for C...

Ladybug_05

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Choose wisely

If your are a diabetic, try to have your doctor prescribe insulin rather than other medications. The other medications are cheaper and usually your first...

If your are a diabetic, try to have your doctor prescribe insulin rather than ot...

Marvila45

•6 years ago

4 Replies

ONLY 10% of NON-DIALYSIS KIDNEY PATIENTS EVER SEE A DIETITIAN.

This article arrived in my mailbox yesterday but I wasn't able to get to it until today. I thought the information was interesting and decided to share it....

This article arrived in my mailbox yesterday but I wasn't able to get to it unti...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Surgery

Has anyone had surgery since being diagnosed with CKD? I am CKD 3. 53 years old. All others labs normal. I have a GFR of 53. Creatine of 1.32. I am scheduled...

Has anyone had surgery since being diagnosed with CKD? I am CKD 3. 53 years old....

Margie5967

•6 years ago

9 Replies

LucipEe

I was diagnosed with CDK Stage 3b. I’m also Anemic.It’s Great to talk to friends who have something in common CKD.

I was diagnosed with CDK Stage 3b. I’m also Anemic.It’s Great to talk to friends...

lucipeE2

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Recipes

Is there anyone who would be willing to share some of their favorite recipes from DaVita? No need to post the entire recipe, just the title would be helpful....

Is there anyone who would be willing to share some of their favorite recipes fro...

nc7560

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2018

All at once!

Ask a Dietitian!

Recent Urine Test

need sleep

Fluid overload

Aggressive IGA neuropathy

Can’t sleep

1.13 creatinine normal with CKD 3B?

Urinary tract ultrasound

Foot cramps

I'm new

Trouble adjusting.

Just a little bit of me.

Potassium binder: patiromer (Veltassa)

Finally a diagnosis

Diagnosed with Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease!

Advice Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 NEW

Question kidney buzz

Leto diet

Would you wear it?

Vegan Diet

Newbie

Multiple health issues.

I'm feeling confused because I'm getting no treatment from any hospital and having trouble getting appointment with a nephrologist.

CKD and ESRD apps!

Choose wisely

ONLY 10% of NON-DIALYSIS KIDNEY PATIENTS EVER SEE A DIETITIAN.

Surgery

LucipEe

Recipes

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