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Kidney Disease

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Disease or Renal Malfunction?

Does calling it renal malfunction make life any better to deal with? I had my first appointment with my nephrologist today. She said a gfr of 51 and a 1.1...

Does calling it renal malfunction make life any better to deal with? I had my fi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Delaying dialysis

I'm 64, with CKD. Good on sodium and potassium, but high in creatinine at 7.0,GFR around 10. Nephrologist wants to proceed to PD but I have no symptoms...

I'm 64, with CKD. Good on sodium and potassium, but high in creatinine at 7.0,GF...

fleo

•6 years ago

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The time has come....

well, it looks like the time has come. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon to have the access point put in for PD dialysis. So, I am going for my...

well, it looks like the time has come. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon to h...

Nikki41775

•6 years ago

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2 weeks away...

Hey all, Welp, I'm 2 weeks away from this transplant. I could not feel any less prepared. I woke up this morning to a phone call from my PD nurse saying that I...

Hey all, Welp, I'm 2 weeks away from this transplant. I could not feel any less ...

Ladybug_05

•6 years ago

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Shrinking Kidneys

I have known that my right kidney was shrinking due to an US that revealed cortical thinning. At the time, my internist was not concerned, for my GFR was 58...

I have known that my right kidney was shrinking due to an US that revealed corti...

LorrieC

•6 years ago

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Nephrologist Visit Today - Not Good

I went to the nephrologist and I do not know a thing. He would not comment about my prognosis until he receives results of my US's and labs. I showed him my US...

I went to the nephrologist and I do not know a thing. He would not comment about...

LorrieC

•6 years ago

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Pets for people with kidney disease

I recently went in for a kidney transplant evaluation and the social worker told me that I am only allowed to have 3 cats (and I am no longer allowed to clean...

I recently went in for a kidney transplant evaluation and the social worker told...

Mindy73

•6 years ago

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RCC survivor & CKD patient

Aloha i am grateful to be here & hoping to learn more about how to live with ckd & sharing thoughts , ideas , & hope ! I lost one kindney to rcc in 2006 .I was...

Aloha i am grateful to be here & hoping to learn more about how to live with ckd...

Hekella

•6 years ago

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Transplant

Hi all, Got the”call” 10.30 this morning for a second time. At 9.15 this evening ready to go then at the last minute everything fell apart so no go this time....

Hi all, Got the”call” 10.30 this morning for a second time. At 9.15 this evening...

Philipjm

•6 years ago

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CKD Stage 4 to End Stage progression timelines.

My father, age 61 has been diagnosed today with Stage 4 CKD with his eGFR at 24. He has been a patient of Type2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure for past 15...

My father, age 61 has been diagnosed today with Stage 4 CKD with his eGFR at 24....

Sk_S

•6 years ago

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Curious

Well first off, I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving yesterday! But I have some questions for those of you who had a kidney transplant.. when you got the...

Well first off, I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving yesterday! But I have ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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What does the percentage mean?

Is the percentage of kidney function the same as the GFR number?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Can mild kidney scarring cause pain.

Ct/Kub/Contrast shows mild scarring on both kidneys. Could that be the cause of ongoing kidney pain. Pain is worse sitting and I find the car seat aggrevates...

Ct/Kub/Contrast shows mild scarring on both kidneys. Could that be the cause of ...

JamesD2nd

•6 years ago

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Renal bloods keep coming back borderline???

Hey I am a 44 year old female, healthy, exercise, no alcohol. About 6 month ago i could not keep any foods in and felt so ill, i went to dr and had bloods...

Hey I am a 44 year old female, healthy, exercise, no alcohol. About 6 month ago...

Lulububs

•6 years ago

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I've been told I have IgA nephropathy

So, I saw my specialist yesterday and came out with more questions than I went in. All I know is I have to take more blood pressure meds and there is no cure....

So, I saw my specialist yesterday and came out with more questions than I went i...

zide

•6 years ago

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Thanksgiving wishes and foodie thoughts

Here in the US, we are about to enjoy our annual Thanksgiving celebrations. A big part of this holiday is the food. We often think about binging on this meal...

Here in the US, we are about to enjoy our annual Thanksgiving celebrations. A bi...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

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Raised bp and sodium

I have 2 things to ask about. #1: bp Staying up. Running 140 - 150/89-98 My dr recently uped my lisinopril to 20. Worked a week now back up. What could this...

I have 2 things to ask about. #1: bp Staying up. Running 140 - 150/89-98 My dr ...

music61

•6 years ago

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New to this group!

Hello, I am new to the group and look forward to any advice, making friends etc I have stage 4 kidney disease. I had renal cancer and they had to take 1/2 of...

Hello, I am new to the group and look forward to any advice, making friends etc ...

rubysmom

•6 years ago

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I have stage 3 kd..im clueless ...what should i be doing and not doing .kidney dr has told me nothing .just watch my bp.im 58 fem.150lb..

Stage 3 kd

Adden

•6 years ago

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Finally get the results of my biopsy tomorrow

I am finally (hopefully) going to finally have some answers after a stressful maybe 5 months. What questions do I ask the specialist when I see them? (these...

I am finally (hopefully) going to finally have some answers after a stressful ma...

zide

•6 years ago

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Frothy urine.

Hi all, sounds a bit gross but looking for anyone who has had a similar experience. I’m a 27 year old male. Fairly healthy not over or under weight. For the...

Hi all, sounds a bit gross but looking for anyone who has had a similar experien...

Alfiethedog

•6 years ago

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Lowering potassium in vegetables

Does anyone leach their vegetables to lower the potassium (K) Since I mostly eat vegetables, I have been experimenting with the process of soaking my veggies...

Does anyone leach their vegetables to lower the potassium (K) Since I mostly eat...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•6 years ago

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Blood results

Hi, looking for some advice and have no idea what I am looking at so I will start at beginning: I have been experiencing fluid retention on legs for over a...

Hi, looking for some advice and have no idea what I am looking at so I will star...

Ang0916

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just waiting

Hello, it’s been a while since I posted anything but I do read everyone post almost daily or least three til four times a week. My numbers GFR from 57 til...

Hello, it’s been a while since I posted anything but I do read everyone post al...

Whomikey

•6 years ago

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High microalbumin/creatinine ratio?

Hi, I am 20, female, 5'3, and am at an average weight. I have systemic lupus, and recently got a urine test back reading that my microalbumin/creatinine ratio...

Hi, I am 20, female, 5'3, and am at an average weight. I have systemic lupus, a...

victoriakline

•6 years ago

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My plan for Meloxicam

I have been off of Meloxicam for a little over a week and I can barely walk from the pain in my feet. Today, was the first day we went to a mall since I have...

I have been off of Meloxicam for a little over a week and I can barely walk from...

LorrieC

•6 years ago

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Stage 4 Kidney disease caused by lithium

I am now at 25 gfr. I am leaking protein and have been told this condition was caused by Lithium prescribed to me 20 years ago. This drug also destroyed my...

I am now at 25 gfr. I am leaking protein and have been told this condition was c...

eveebear

•6 years ago

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AKF Safety Net Program

FYI: I received an application from my dialysis center's Social Worker yesterday for American Kidney Fund's "Safety Net Program" that dialysis patients may...

FYI: I received an application from my dialysis center's Social Worker yesterda...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•6 years ago

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Transplant Insurance Coverage

Does anyone have a suggestion about who to consult regarding what will be paid by my Humana Advantage Medicare policy for a kidney transplant? I asked my...

Does anyone have a suggestion about who to consult regarding what will be paid b...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•6 years ago

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Ankles swelling - drink, but take a diuretic?

My ankles have been swelling for a while. Different doctors tell me its from different causes. My cardiologist tells me to take a water pill and I'm in the...

My ankles have been swelling for a while. Different doctors tell me its from di...

LorrieC

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2018

Disease or Renal Malfunction?

Delaying dialysis

The time has come....

2 weeks away...

Shrinking Kidneys

Nephrologist Visit Today - Not Good

Pets for people with kidney disease

RCC survivor & CKD patient

Transplant

CKD Stage 4 to End Stage progression timelines.

Curious

What does the percentage mean?

Can mild kidney scarring cause pain.

Renal bloods keep coming back borderline???

I've been told I have IgA nephropathy

Thanksgiving wishes and foodie thoughts

Raised bp and sodium

New to this group!

I have stage 3 kd..im clueless ...what should i be doing and not doing .kidney dr has told me nothing .just watch my bp.im 58 fem.150lb..

Finally get the results of my biopsy tomorrow

Frothy urine.

Lowering potassium in vegetables

Blood results

Just waiting

High microalbumin/creatinine ratio?

My plan for Meloxicam

Stage 4 Kidney disease caused by lithium

AKF Safety Net Program

Transplant Insurance Coverage

Ankles swelling - drink, but take a diuretic?

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