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Kidney Disease

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how can i donate a kidney when i have a chronic disease?

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scruffyrat

•5 years ago

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Appearance of urine is scaring me - please help!

Female and I am in the process of being diagnosed with CKD at 47 years old: cause unknown. I have no symptoms other than a powdery, rolling substance that...

Female and I am in the process of being diagnosed with CKD at 47 years old: cau...

PopcornLover1971

•5 years ago

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Respect to KidneyBuzz company

I just can't believe how many haters I saw in this post. I respect the KidneyBuzz company. I talk to Cameron - he updates me on the artificial kidney. I even...

I just can't believe how many haters I saw in this post. I respect the KidneyBuz...

Balticteam

•5 years ago

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Blood results

Well I had to go back for emergency blood tests on Monday as my creatinine has shot up from 124 to 195. All I keep hearing from the consultant which I have...

Well I had to go back for emergency blood tests on Monday as my creatinine has s...

Cazzy41

•5 years ago

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GFR

Hi I have had bad kidneys for a while stage 3 and for years I would see my kidney doctor once a year for follow up appts. I recently had lung cancer and...

Hi I have had bad kidneys for a while stage 3 and for years I would see my k...

poopsie60

•5 years ago

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Chanca Piedra

I have a friend who had a12 ml stone laser blasted in her kidney but now all the fragments are in there. Her doctor said he cannot get them out. He actually...

I have a friend who had a12 ml stone laser blasted in her kidney but now all the...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Creatinine level

I am a chronic diabetic for 30 years and have been taking Glynase mf morning 1 and night 1 and my sugar was almost under control.Recently I have been...

I am a chronic diabetic for 30 years and have been taking Glynase mf morning 1 ...

anands1952

•5 years ago

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Foam In Urine PLEASE HELP!!!

Hello all. Its now been more than a year that I keep having foamy urine. I have tested and it doesn't seem to show any protein in it. Did extensive urine...

Hello all. Its now been more than a year that I keep having foamy urine. I have ...

mrhttp

•5 years ago

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IV Dye safety for CT Scan

Is I.V. dye for a CT Scan safer than the other one? I think you drink the other one.

Is I.V. dye for a CT Scan safer than the other one? I think you drink the other ...

Hugatree737

•5 years ago

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Confused about urine creatinine

Hi, I had some tests done recently. I'm really confused. I hope some of you can shed some light... My urine creatinine is 27.66 mmol/l Urine protein...

Hi, I had some tests done recently. I'm really confused. I hope some of you can...

Pollyerrington

•5 years ago

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Stage 3

Hi , I am new to kidney group. I have stage 3, gfr 46, normocytic anemia. Diagnosed thursday, micro blood in urine. Saturday, gross hematuria. Urine strange...

Hi , I am new to kidney group. I have stage 3, gfr 46, normocytic anemia. Diagno...

GERALDDAVID

•5 years ago

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Gfr

What is the lowest point you can start dialysis? Mines falling each week. I'm now at GFR 17. I've cut out everything I should and it doesn't seem to be...

What is the lowest point you can start dialysis? Mines falling each week. I'm no...

Munf

•5 years ago

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His could anyone give diet plan for stage 3 b and if I have a chance of increasing kidneys in ckd

I've just been told a month ago I have stage 3b ckd it's took me this long to get going . I'm over weight, I smoke , and let haven't a clue what to do and it's...

I've just been told a month ago I have stage 3b ckd it's took me this long to ge...

carl1969

•5 years ago

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Help again

Omg I just had contrast dye for agent placement and I have to have contrast dye again in 3 weeks ! I was diagnosed today with CKD 3B, What can I do about the...

Omg I just had contrast dye for agent placement and I have to have contrast dye ...

Deebeauty

•5 years ago

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Hi!

Hello everyone! I recently received a kidney transplant this past weekend and I was just curious about how many of you who had also received one have been...

Hello everyone! I recently received a kidney transplant this past weekend and I...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Worried

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well. I am a 37 year old female who has kidney disease. I was discovered to have kidney disease 6 years ago whole I was...

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well. I am a 37 year old female who has kidney ...

Mandy0414

•5 years ago

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Low WBC and goodness knows what else.

Hey all, just need some good vibes please! I'm currently 5 1/2 months post transplant, and my white blood cell count has been on a steady decline for the last...

Hey all, just need some good vibes please! I'm currently 5 1/2 months post tran...

Ladybug_05

•5 years ago

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Information web site on Chronic Kidney Disease

I came across a web site on Chronic Kidney Disease. Appears to be a good addition to Davita for information and diet ideas. It is Fresenius. Please use your...

I came across a web site on Chronic Kidney Disease. Appears to be a good additi...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with Stage 2 CKD don't know what to Expect from here!!

I'm female, 33, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, just randomly lost 25 lbs since December, so when I was told by my headache doctor through some bloodwork...

I'm female, 33, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, just randomly lost 25 lbs s...

Kookoo85

•5 years ago

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How long does swelling last

How long does the sorness go away after the graph is put in the arm my arm is sore swollen a lot rather was in the hospital im ok start dialysis tomorrow im...

How long does the sorness go away after the graph is put in the arm my arm is so...

Cookiienanaari32

•5 years ago

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Chk out AAKP.org

FYI: early in my CKD joirney, I learned about the American Association of Kidney Patients ("AAKP"). They have a free monthly magazine; great information on...

FYI: early in my CKD joirney, I learned about the American Association of Kidne...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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Transplant tests

Hi, just wondering what tests you had to have to see if you were fit enough for a transplant? Also how long did they take? . I'm based in the Uk. Thanks

Hi, just wondering what tests you had to have to see if you were fit enough for ...

Munf

•5 years ago

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Ultrasound scan

Just to let you know this is taking place on Tuesday 29th June and will report back once I know the results.

Just to let you know this is taking place on Tuesday 29th June and will report b...

mybirdbuddie

•5 years ago

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keto acid supplementation?

Does anyone use keto acid supplementation along with a low protein diet to help preserve kidney function and prevent further decline in eGFR? I have read...

Does anyone use keto acid supplementation along with a low protein diet to help ...

HisLittleOne

•5 years ago

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Coffee?

I apologize if this has been asked many times. I drink coffee (regular not decaf) every morning with some non-dairy creamer (coconut milk). I usually have...

I apologize if this has been asked many times. I drink coffee (regular not decaf...

summr

•5 years ago

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PD Diet

I get confused about certain foods on a PD diet. My nephrologist said I could eat cottage cheese without any restriction. Today, I read in a NKF article that...

I get confused about certain foods on a PD diet. My nephrologist said I could e...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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Brand new and still in shock

A couple days ago I found out that my GFR is at a 58-61 depending on how the calculation is done. Bottom line is I searched through old blood work and found...

A couple days ago I found out that my GFR is at a 58-61 depending on how the cal...

summr

•5 years ago

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Great Transplant Hosp Video

This Living Donor video was brought to my attention at my recent two-year evaluation (second one) at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. It is very informative...

This Living Donor video was brought to my attention at my recent two-year evalua...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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I have a question

Following a no meat or dairy for about 1 month now and gfr went up 5 points, will it continue to go up if I stick with this diet or will it stay the same?

Following a no meat or dairy for about 1 month now and gfr went up 5 points, wil...

SHARONHELL

•5 years ago

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Help with eating better.

I really try to stay away from meat proteins, usually just have them on the weekends. I am working with a dietician, but I probably drive her insane cause I am...

I really try to stay away from meat proteins, usually just have them on the week...

Mandelin

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2019

how can i donate a kidney when i have a chronic disease?

Appearance of urine is scaring me - please help!

Respect to KidneyBuzz company

Blood results

GFR

Chanca Piedra

Creatinine level

Foam In Urine PLEASE HELP!!!

IV Dye safety for CT Scan

Confused about urine creatinine

Stage 3

Gfr

His could anyone give diet plan for stage 3 b and if I have a chance of increasing kidneys in ckd

Help again

Hi!

Worried

Low WBC and goodness knows what else.

Information web site on Chronic Kidney Disease

Newly diagnosed with Stage 2 CKD don't know what to Expect from here!!

How long does swelling last

Chk out AAKP.org

Transplant tests

Ultrasound scan

keto acid supplementation?

Coffee?

PD Diet

Brand new and still in shock

Great Transplant Hosp Video

I have a question

Help with eating better.

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