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Kidney Disease

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First time posting had stage 1 one about 10 years ago seems like it's really getting worse haven't see doc in 2 years seeing one in 2 months

I had stage 1 about 10 years ago been trying to eat better and drink alot of water seams like I have to drink 40 oz of water to even per I the morning then a...

I had stage 1 about 10 years ago been trying to eat better and drink alot of wat...

FISHING2016

•5 years ago

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Bread for CKD?

I’m just looking for suggestions for a brand of white bread (not made from brown rice) that I can order from Amazon. Thanks for any suggestions. (I’m in Stage...

I’m just looking for suggestions for a brand of white bread (not made from brown...

vintagecurl

•5 years ago

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I’m another “newbie”

Hi. I am new here. Age 72 and just diagnosed with CKD. GFR is currently 38. Will have my first meeting with my nephrologist on July 5th. I’m trying to get my...

Hi. I am new here. Age 72 and just diagnosed with CKD. GFR is currently 38. Wil...

vintagecurl

•5 years ago

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CT with or without contrast?

Hi everyone. My urologist wants to do a CT urogram and at first he said my kidney wasn't healthy enough to use contrast dye. Then after further tests he says...

Hi everyone. My urologist wants to do a CT urogram and at first he said my kidne...

Hugatree737

•5 years ago

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New here

New to the group I'm 32 almost 33 any advice on how to cope with upcoming dialysis and transplant would be much appreciated . feeling so lost in dealimg with...

New to the group I'm 32 almost 33 any advice on how to cope with upcoming dialys...

Sprintcarfanatic86

•5 years ago

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How big and dangerous is a kidney cyst 10x9mm

Lalaloo2211

•5 years ago

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Where do I start?

Hi, I am new to the group. My 5 year old daughter had a kidney removed in January and we found out a few days ago she has CKD. I am doing research but just...

Hi, I am new to the group. My 5 year old daughter had a kidney removed in Janua...

Humpadink

•5 years ago

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How big and dangerous is a kidney cyst 10x9mm

Lalaloo2211

•5 years ago

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Questions on Blood tests

I just my last round of blood tests back. Thankfully, my GFR held steady at 15 again, have dropped to 11 earlier this spring. As part of this round of tests,...

I just my last round of blood tests back. Thankfully, my GFR held steady at 15 a...

ILMA54

•5 years ago

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Working

Just curious who here still works? If you've stopped at what stage did you stop working? I know everyone is different just curious . ☺️

Just curious who here still works? If you've stopped at what stage did you stop ...

Munf

•5 years ago

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Preparing for dialysis, scared and confused

Hi, 49 y.o. female. To give a little background on me, I was working in 2008 when I was found to have protein in my urine. Scared and stupid I didn't go back...

Hi, 49 y.o. female. To give a little background on me, I was working in 2008 whe...

Kmpopsicle

•5 years ago

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Ate too much sodium

Oops. I ate a sub that turned out to be higher in sodium that I thought. Went way over my limit. So question - what is best way to flush out all the sodium I...

Oops. I ate a sub that turned out to be higher in sodium that I thought. Went wa...

kungfudude

•5 years ago

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Ckd 3 and tool slim feeling ashamed in group.

Hi, although I was not a heavy person before diagnosed ckd in 2012 but after that I constantly loosing my health. Im not on dialysis, creatnine is 1.8,Age 29...

Hi, although I was not a heavy person before diagnosed ckd in 2012 but after th...

Teacher20

•5 years ago

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not so worried and calmer now

What a lively bunch you all are so much help I am getting more and more optimistic by the hour 😀 Thankyou all for your replies

What a lively bunch you all are so much help I am getting more and more optimist...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

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amino acids

with not eating meat or dairy, whats the best way to get the amino acids, fruits? beans? not a big bean person

with not eating meat or dairy, whats the best way to get the amino acids, fruits...

SHARONHELL

•5 years ago

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Worried and Angry

Hello everyone I am new to this site and angry that I have never had any advice from My Doctors. In 2009 I was diagnosed with stage 3 CKD but not told about...

Hello everyone I am new to this site and angry that I have never had any advice...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

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Frustrated

Hello everyone... Its been a while... Well last time i posted i was excited because i had did a 30 day kidney cleanse n my kidneys shot right back up better...

Hello everyone... Its been a while... Well last time i posted i was excited beca...

EDom

•5 years ago

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So much support here....Thank-you all.

There has been an outpouring of support and you guys are the best. Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement, ideas and suggestions. I read and...

There has been an outpouring of support and you guys are the best. Thanks so muc...

Hugatree737

•5 years ago

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Update on statins

So my PCP asked about putting me on statins. Thank-you all for your help. I told her as long as they didn't work against my kidneys. She started me on...

So my PCP asked about putting me on statins. Thank-you all for your help. I told...

Hugatree737

•5 years ago

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Surviving Dialysis

Don't mean to scare anyone. But I saw this statistics on a website and wonder what are some reasons that people die from dialysis and more importantly, how to...

Don't mean to scare anyone. But I saw this statistics on a website and wonder wh...

curiousmind2019

•5 years ago

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Stage 5 CKD

Hi Everyone, Note: I also posted this in the Stage 4 section as the site doesn't seem to have a section dedicated to Stage 5. I am currently in stage 5 of...

Hi Everyone, Note: I also posted this in the Stage 4 section as the site doesn'...

Jsea

•5 years ago

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Assistance required - CKD (FSGS)

Hi Everyone, I am currently in stage 5 of CKD. (FSGS) I am trying to find others in a similar situation to get an idea of what I should be feeling /...

Hi Everyone, I am currently in stage 5 of CKD. (FSGS) I am trying to find others...

Jsea

•5 years ago

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"WaterGone" supplement

Hi. My dad suffers from type 2 diabetes and lowered kidney function. He bought VandVæk today - translated as WaterGone in english. Vitamin B6 - 12 mg 857%...

Hi. My dad suffers from type 2 diabetes and lowered kidney function. He bought ...

Burntumber

•5 years ago

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Sodium

Had bloods back today and my GFR has gone up by 1 it's now 21, it's not massive amounts but I'm taking it as a small victory. My Creatinine has gone down from...

Had bloods back today and my GFR has gone up by 1 it's now 21, it's not massive ...

Munf

•5 years ago

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FB Live - 6/10, 1:00ET: “You’re Told You Have Kidney Cancer. Now What?”

Hi folks, I thought you might be interested in this program: The Kidney Cancer Action Network (KCAN) and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) are collaborating...

Hi folks, I thought you might be interested in this program: The Kidney Cancer A...

GBronz

•5 years ago

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It's Your AFIB, stupid

I am CKD4, a male age 79, and whose right kidney was removed in 2016 due to TCC related directly to CIS of the bladder (which was removed in 2015). For...

I am CKD4, a male age 79, and whose right kidney was removed in 2016 due to TCC ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Kidney Disease.

3 months ago my GRF was 41 had blood tests last week and was told my GRF has a reading of 55 has anyone ever heard of kidney’s in failure starting to repair...

3 months ago my GRF was 41 had blood tests last week and was told my GRF has a r...

Raffles12345

•5 years ago

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Gfr improvement.

I am 55( male) and ckd stage 4 paitent last month my Creatinine was 3.57 and gfr 19. Doctor told me that I would need dialysis very soon. I was terrified...

I am 55( male) and ckd stage 4 paitent last month my Creatinine was 3.57 and ...

Amit7279

•5 years ago

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Need to Chat

I have been sick for over 10 years and because I am a diabetic my symptoms were dismissed. Finally, they found I have a congenital narrowing of my ureter and...

I have been sick for over 10 years and because I am a diabetic my symptoms were ...

ritisha10

•5 years ago

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New beginnings

Hello everyone. After my post 2 months ago, my husband was admitted again pneumonia. This time, he was advised to undergo weekly dialysis as his creatinine...

Hello everyone. After my post 2 months ago, my husband was admitted again pneumo...

Lalay40

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2019

First time posting had stage 1 one about 10 years ago seems like it's really getting worse haven't see doc in 2 years seeing one in 2 months

Bread for CKD?

I’m another “newbie”

CT with or without contrast?

New here

How big and dangerous is a kidney cyst 10x9mm

Where do I start?

How big and dangerous is a kidney cyst 10x9mm

Questions on Blood tests

Working

Preparing for dialysis, scared and confused

Ate too much sodium

Ckd 3 and tool slim feeling ashamed in group.

not so worried and calmer now

amino acids

Worried and Angry

Frustrated

So much support here....Thank-you all.

Update on statins

Surviving Dialysis

Stage 5 CKD

Assistance required - CKD (FSGS)

"WaterGone" supplement

Sodium

FB Live - 6/10, 1:00ET: “You’re Told You Have Kidney Cancer. Now What?”

It's Your AFIB, stupid

Kidney Disease.

Gfr improvement.

Need to Chat

New beginnings

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