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Kidney Disease

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Stage 4 to stage 3

Hi everyone...I want to know that has anybody in this group went to stage 3 from stage 4?

Hi everyone...I want to know that has anybody in this group went to stage 3 from...

•5 years ago

To Drink or Not to Drink

I am getting so many mixed messages regarding the consumption of fluids. About three years ago, my cardio put me on a fluid restricted diet for dialystic...

I am getting so many mixed messages regarding the consumption of fluids. About ...

•5 years ago

Bp ?

I have noticed that most people on here have bp in the 110-120 over 70s. When mine was there my nephrologist expressed concern it was too low. He wants it to...

I have noticed that most people on here have bp in the 110-120 over 70s. When mi...

•5 years ago

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BP Drug on Recall

Saw and read this article on CNN this morning and thought it was a good idea to post it here to be sure those who take it knew about the recall. Hope it helps...

Saw and read this article on CNN this morning and thought it was a good idea to ...

•5 years ago

Need more room- suggestions?

Hey all! So I went to my November appointment to meet with my PD nurse and get labs done, but she also wanted to do a check of my medications. Holy cow I...

Hey all! So I went to my November appointment to meet with my PD nurse and get l...

•5 years ago

Best Nutrition App

I eat at restaurants most days and I am checking out the sodium content of my favorite meals. Wow! I can't believe the sodium content. One entrée has enough...

I eat at restaurants most days and I am checking out the sodium content of my fa...

•5 years ago

My doctor said I could eat cheese! Etc.

As you can tell, I am newly diagnosed and I am freaking out. My doctor said I could eat anything I want but to avoid SALT. When I asked if I could eat...

As you can tell, I am newly diagnosed and I am freaking out. My doctor said I c...

•5 years ago

Does anyone here take an NSAID or Cox 2 Inhibitor?

I take 15 mg of meloxicam daily. I am Stage 3a (newly diagnosed) and my doctor said it is OK to take. I called a pharmacist and she confirmed this. I...

I take 15 mg of meloxicam daily. I am Stage 3a (newly diagnosed) and my doctor ...

•5 years ago

Cortical Thinning

In May of 2014, I had an US before gallbladder surgery. Besides the gallstones, the report stated, "The right kidney demonstrates cortical thinning and...

In May of 2014, I had an US before gallbladder surgery. Besides the gallstones,...

•5 years ago

Nsaids

Why are nsaids bad for kidney problems?

Why are nsaids bad for kidney problems?

•5 years ago

BP Meds

I'm on Lisinopril and a Thiazide combo. My most recent eGFR was 54. BP Ranges between 105/65 to 115/70. Any thoughts on role of BP control and eGFR management?...

I'm on Lisinopril and a Thiazide combo. My most recent eGFR was 54. BP Ranges be...

•5 years ago

Update on son Andrew with renal tubal acidosis. And a big thankyou to you all that responded to me.

Andrew has just attended his follow up appointment with the nephrologist. And he answered all his questions. His pottasium is now at 4.5 and been stable for 2...

Andrew has just attended his follow up appointment with the nephrologist. And he...

•5 years ago

Renal tariff changes

Hi all those who dialyse at home, this is quite worrying The new renal tariff for 2019 - 2020 has just been published and NHS England is proposing to reduce...

Hi all those who dialyse at home, this is quite worrying The new renal tariff fo...

•5 years ago

Finally maybe some relief..Good news for me..

Hi everyone! Just a little update on my condition and new plans after my 6 month treatment.. I went to the nephrologist on November 7th. He said some of my...

Hi everyone! Just a little update on my condition and new plans after my 6 month...

•5 years ago

Kidney Donation Website

A friend sent me the following link about a guy who advertised for a kidney donor on Craigslist and was successful:...

A friend sent me the following link about a guy who advertised for a kidney dono...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•6 years ago

Sometimes I hate this App!!

I completed a multi-sentenced post and then POOF.....it was gone. I hit the Back button on my cell phone and all my hard work of typing was gone! I tried to...

I completed a multi-sentenced post and then POOF.....it was gone. I hit the Bac...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•6 years ago

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HEPC Studies and Kidney Transplants

I am wondering if anyone else has personal experience (family member, friend, etc.) that has participated in a study of transplanting kidney(s) from HEPC+...

I am wondering if anyone else has personal experience (family member, friend, et...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•6 years ago

Living with CKD

Hi to all sufferers out there, I have posted before but just wanted to update to encourage new ckd sufferers. I started on CAPD for two years but due to an...

Hi to all sufferers out there, I have posted before but just wanted to update to...

•6 years ago

Need support, overwhelmed doing own research, new here

I just found this site after being very disappointed in my last annual exam and needing help. The PCP doctor seemed to not care about my questions. She told...

I just found this site after being very disappointed in my last annual exam and ...

•6 years ago

Question-

As some of you know, I’m currently trying to get a transplant since I am stage 5 with Kidney Disease. To those of you who had insurance cover most of your...

As some of you know, I’m currently trying to get a transplant since I am stage 5...

•6 years ago

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