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Interpreting Kidney USG Results (Dialysis the only Option?)

Hi Everyone - I am writing on behalf of my Dad (77 years old) in India, who was recently diagnosed with CKD. After some routine blood tests showed that his...

Hi Everyone - I am writing on behalf of my Dad (77 years old) in India, who was ...

krce2

•5 years ago

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Shaky hands

Hello, My husband was diagnosed with CKD a few years ago and has been doing well since. However, recently he has very shaky hands. The shakiness has gotten...

Hello, My husband was diagnosed with CKD a few years ago and has been doing well...

Maj5109

•5 years ago

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Anyone experienced cortical thinning,kidney scarring & kidney shrinkage but with normal GFR? Any details on personal experience appreciated!

I’m currently undergoing tests in relation to these issues and would greatly appreciate any advice / details of personal experiences. Thanks :)

I’m currently undergoing tests in relation to these issues and would greatly app...

Nichola35

•5 years ago

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CKD 3A

Is dialysis inevitable?

Hidden

•5 years ago

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UPJ OBSTRUCTION LEFT KIDNEY, PYELOPLASTY CONDUCTED

Hi Everyone. I was asymptomatic UPJ left kidney obstruction patient, 1 year ago i was diagnosed with it & i went for pyeloplasty. Its being one year & i still...

Hi Everyone. I was asymptomatic UPJ left kidney obstruction patient, 1 year ago ...

Ahmerkhan

•5 years ago

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Plant sterol and stage 4 CKD

I have stage 4 CKD and high cholesterol. I cannot take statins due to them causing muscle wastage and pain. The cholesterol injections have not been tested on...

I have stage 4 CKD and high cholesterol. I cannot take statins due to them causi...

eveebear

•5 years ago

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On A Plant Based Diet I Raised My GFR From Stage 4 26 to stage 3b 41

i just recently joined a facebook group...natural kidney journey...everyone who has ckd needs to join this group...i have been eating the way that is outlined...

i just recently joined a facebook group...natural kidney journey...everyone who ...

sharonlyn

•5 years ago

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I Think This Cheeseburger is Too Big

So I recently asked the CKD community about the idea of eating two cheeseburgers per month as a treat. I never specified the size of the cheeseburgers. I do...

So I recently asked the CKD community about the idea of eating two cheeseburgers...

Beckett24

•5 years ago

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How can I make my GFR go up?

Hello! I’m 32 and I had my FIRST kidney stone, which just so happen to be a 5.5mm size, so I had to have surgery to remove it and also got a stent placed for 2...

Hello! I’m 32 and I had my FIRST kidney stone, which just so happen to be a 5.5m...

Chica411

•5 years ago

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Has anyone had an iron infusion/injection and did you feel the benefits from this straight away

Well after seeing the Nephrologist yesterday they have said that I am anaemic and have to have iron infusion/injection not sure which now. I asked if it was...

Well after seeing the Nephrologist yesterday they have said that I am anaemic an...

Cooperdog60

•5 years ago

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Awaiting Kidney Transplant

Hello, everyone. I have questions about being prepared for a kidney transplant. I feel completely unprepared and do not know what questions to ask my...

Hello, everyone. I have questions about being prepared for a kidney transplant....

Jalen

•5 years ago

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What is difference between Pcr ratio and acr ratio?

Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well !! i really was confused of one thing that is the difference between Protein to creatinine rato(pcr) and albumin to...

Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well !! i really was confused of one thin...

jgjg1

•5 years ago

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Do I need a new nephrologist?

Hello again. I am wondering if I need to switch to a different nephrologist. My GFR is 53. He does an annual CBC and that's it. No urine test. I asked if I...

Hello again. I am wondering if I need to switch to a different nephrologist. My ...

Hugatree737

•5 years ago

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Is it OK to Splurge Twice Per Month?

Hi, everyone. My wife (Stage 2 CKD) and I (Stage 3 CKD) have started eating vegetarian and are doing a lot of vegan as well; we are also really watching our...

Hi, everyone. My wife (Stage 2 CKD) and I (Stage 3 CKD) have started eating veg...

Beckett24

•5 years ago

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Kidney Doctor

So my husband was finally referred to a kidney doctor it took several days to get his records and labs to them. They have to send the records to their nurses...

So my husband was finally referred to a kidney doctor it took several days to ge...

Jmccool

•5 years ago

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Young women with ckd

Hi any young women around 30 on this group with ckd who have had a pregnancy or hoping to have a pregnancy? My daughter is 30 had a miscarriage and lost a baby...

Hi any young women around 30 on this group with ckd who have had a pregnancy or ...

Nature66

•5 years ago

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procrit

Has anyone had side effects with Procrit

5157

•5 years ago

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What to do with gfr 83 and hba1c 5.6 and trigliserates @319 with hypertension in control by using losatran potassium 75 mg/day?Any concern?

Any serious concerns?

christkingdom

•5 years ago

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High serum creatinine with High Creatinine clearance. Thoughts or experience on this

I have had multiple blood, urine, and imaging tests on my kidneys. I have had serum creatinine levels of 1.4, 1.54, 1.7, and then 1.4, and 1.4. Creatinine...

I have had multiple blood, urine, and imaging tests on my kidneys. I have had se...

Healthylivin69

•5 years ago

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Better Numbers

In January I posted my one functioning kidney numbers - gfr down to 38, create up to 1.86. They were the worst ever in my 57 years. So now after 3 months of...

In January I posted my one functioning kidney numbers - gfr down to 38, create u...

kungfudude

•5 years ago

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Follow up CO2

Looking at labs and reading about CO2 lead me to this question. How are potassium and CO2 related? I tried looking for this answer but all the ones I found...

Looking at labs and reading about CO2 lead me to this question. How are potassiu...

music61

•5 years ago

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Co2 levels

Nephrologist visit this week and CO2 low. He added sodium bicarbonate. Can anyone explain more about this? Can it be diet related and how do I help it with...

Nephrologist visit this week and CO2 low. He added sodium bicarbonate. Can anyon...

music61

•5 years ago

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Why UK doctors don't take CKD1-3 seriously!?

Found this site invaluable for educating myself since finding out by chance I am at stage 3. Having now got access to my medical records online I can see back...

Found this site invaluable for educating myself since finding out by chance I am...

Cyclyingjac62

•5 years ago

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Frustrated

CKD Stage 4 caused by lithium and long term use of Excedrin.

lorraineglass

•5 years ago

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My current state us reaching 6.1 creatinine and I wanted to know if cells implanted from your own bone marrow has some improvement in kidney

Ckd stage 5

Pegasusboy

•5 years ago

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Could this be CKD?

Good day every one, I want to know the symptoms and how well those with stage 3 and stage 4 urinate and the quantity of fluid intake every day. Every day...

Good day every one, I want to know the symptoms and how well those with stage 3 ...

Johnpaul24

•5 years ago

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IGA/CKD Hands and legs are getting cramped frequently

Hi, I am diagnosed as IGA NEPHROPATHY and under immunosuppressive medication. After 3 months of medication hands and calf muscles are getting cramped little...

Hi, I am diagnosed as IGA NEPHROPATHY and under immunosuppressive medication. Af...

Igackd3

•5 years ago

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Stage 3a kidney pain - any advice please?

Hello all This year I have experienced an actual renal symptom. At least I want to ask you if it is. Pain, which doesn't last more than a few minutes, in my...

Hello all This year I have experienced an actual renal symptom. At least I want ...

Trill

•5 years ago

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Are CKD and body odor related

Hi everyone! My husband has been diagnosed with CKD stage 4. Numbers all out of whack! We are waiting for referral to kidney specialist! My question today...

Hi everyone! My husband has been diagnosed with CKD stage 4. Numbers all out o...

kaeyreed

•5 years ago

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Indian Renal Diet for CKD / IGA

Can anyone provide what is the best diet to prevent CKD/IGA Kidney disease progression

Can anyone provide what is the best diet to prevent CKD/IGA Kidney disease progr...

Igackd3

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for April 2019

Interpreting Kidney USG Results (Dialysis the only Option?)

Shaky hands

Anyone experienced cortical thinning,kidney scarring & kidney shrinkage but with normal GFR? Any details on personal experience appreciated!

CKD 3A

UPJ OBSTRUCTION LEFT KIDNEY, PYELOPLASTY CONDUCTED

Plant sterol and stage 4 CKD

On A Plant Based Diet I Raised My GFR From Stage 4 26 to stage 3b 41

I Think This Cheeseburger is Too Big

How can I make my GFR go up?

Has anyone had an iron infusion/injection and did you feel the benefits from this straight away

Awaiting Kidney Transplant

What is difference between Pcr ratio and acr ratio?

Do I need a new nephrologist?

Is it OK to Splurge Twice Per Month?

Kidney Doctor

Young women with ckd

procrit

What to do with gfr 83 and hba1c 5.6 and trigliserates @319 with hypertension in control by using losatran potassium 75 mg/day?Any concern?

High serum creatinine with High Creatinine clearance. Thoughts or experience on this

Better Numbers

Follow up CO2

Co2 levels

Why UK doctors don't take CKD1-3 seriously!?

Frustrated

My current state us reaching 6.1 creatinine and I wanted to know if cells implanted from your own bone marrow has some improvement in kidney

Could this be CKD?

IGA/CKD Hands and legs are getting cramped frequently

Stage 3a kidney pain - any advice please?

Are CKD and body odor related

Indian Renal Diet for CKD / IGA

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