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Reversed

Not a question really.. just seeing who else is out there. I'm stage 5.. Does anyone else find that through the day they just want sleep but, start to wake...

Not a question really.. just seeing who else is out there. I'm stage 5.. Does ...

Munf

•5 years ago

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Degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint changes, lupus and CKD

Over the past few months I have been experiencing chronic pain in my legs, shoulders, hands, back and neck. I have long been diagnosed with osteoarthritis,...

Over the past few months I have been experiencing chronic pain in my legs, shoul...

lowraind

•5 years ago

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•5 years ago

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Confused and Concerned

Hello. I’m looking for advice and help for my mother in law. Last year, she was diagnosed with Renal failure. She did dialysis for several months and then...

Hello. I’m looking for advice and help for my mother in law. Last year, she was ...

JV20189765

•5 years ago

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GFR and Stages?

Can someone clarify how GFR and the stages of kidney failure are related? I thought I understood but then I read posts like “GFR of 10, stage 4” and then “GFR...

Can someone clarify how GFR and the stages of kidney failure are related? I tho...

CA_Coast

•5 years ago

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Curious about labs from past

Last night I dug more into my all my labs and I noticed besides my gfr being low the creatine was high but my am phos was always low this has been since 2014....

Last night I dug more into my all my labs and I noticed besides my gfr being low...

Lexilou77

•5 years ago

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Iron Infusion (Venofer) and Ricormon - to raise hemoglobin level (for Anemia)- Can they damage the kidney function?

I read a lot of articles to see why my kidney functions which were poor for that past years (about 4) deteriorated (to 5.5). I read that Venofer for treating...

I read a lot of articles to see why my kidney functions which were poor for that...

HopeKidney

•5 years ago

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Finally a medicine!

Hi people! So I have one question for you guys with FSGS. Have you heard about Sparsentan? It’s a new orphan drugs that has been successfully helped to stop...

Hi people! So I have one question for you guys with FSGS. Have you heard about ...

Doratheexplora

•5 years ago

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Food limits in CKD stage3

My husband’s nephrologist does not recommend a special diet limiting potassium. Should I be concerned? All the books seem to say to limit potassium.

My husband’s nephrologist does not recommend a special diet limiting potassium. ...

Bethlamb

•5 years ago

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Renal Failure Best Nephrologists? Additional patients forum?

1. Are there any additional very active kidney failure patients forum? 2. Does anyone know who are considered the best nephrologists in the US? Renal...

1. Are there any additional very active kidney failure patients forum? 2. Does...

HopeKidney

•5 years ago

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Signs when you need dialysis

I'm getting pains in my stomach and side ribs when laying down to sleep, feels worse in stomach when I lay on the front is this my type 2 or my stage 3 ckd...

I'm getting pains in my stomach and side ribs when laying down to sleep, feels w...

carl1969

•5 years ago

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80 year old 56 eGFR is this ok

My 80 year old mom got her blood tests result back from her Dr. Her eGFR is 56 (down from 68 the previous year) the test states chronic kidney desease stage...

My 80 year old mom got her blood tests result back from her Dr. Her eGFR is 56 ...

Victoria2603

•5 years ago

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A little help

I was just diagnosed with stage 3 ckd does anyone have any help ? I started changing the way I eat but I still feel helpless

I was just diagnosed with stage 3 ckd does anyone have any help ? I started chan...

Lexilou77

•5 years ago

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I am right there with you

I was diagnosed in oct 2016 with FSGS stage 4 the first time a was seen by a kidney doctor. I am now stage 5 and I just went to see a surgeon about have the...

I was diagnosed in oct 2016 with FSGS stage 4 the first time a was seen by a ki...

redrider269

•5 years ago

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Tired all the time!!

Ok- so I've been on PD for 8 months now. Labs have been great. Adequacy tests have all been above average. Sleeping pretty good now that I've grown accustom...

Ok- so I've been on PD for 8 months now. Labs have been great. Adequacy tests ...

Nikki41775

•5 years ago

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stage 5 kidney failure

Yes my aunt has stage 5 kidney failure plus chf, diabetes. Her creatine is running around 2.79. I would like to know what that level means. She is currently in...

Yes my aunt has stage 5 kidney failure plus chf, diabetes. Her creatine is runni...

wingsofdove

•5 years ago

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Alternative to half and half

What is a good alternative to half and half as a coffee creamer?

Bethlamb

•5 years ago

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Confused

Hi all, just to update you. According to my nephrologist I was back to s stage 4 again and he wasn't very happy. However , he only wants to see me at the end...

Hi all, just to update you. According to my nephrologist I was back to s stage 4...

mybirdbuddie

•5 years ago

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A very fit healthy person diagnosed IgA nephropathy out of blue !

Hi to the amazing people in this group. My partner has been diagnosed very recently after two month of stress and fear of unkown that he has kidney disease and...

Hi to the amazing people in this group. My partner has been diagnosed very recen...

Maryam63

•5 years ago

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Newly Dx IGA Nephropathy

I just recently had my kidney biopsy done and heard from my nephrologist today that the preliminary results indicate IGA nephropathy. Just looking for any...

I just recently had my kidney biopsy done and heard from my nephrologist today t...

Lookingforinfo123

•5 years ago

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GFR increase

Hey. Morning. Went to the doctor last night and my GFR has gone down. And there are skin cells in my urine this happened when I first got the stent. And the...

Hey. Morning. Went to the doctor last night and my GFR has gone down. And there ...

Ritisha

•5 years ago

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Do supplements help to increase GFR?

Hi everyone. I’m a new member who have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease ( CKD ) and besides prescribing Statins for my High...

Hi everyone. I’m a new member who have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 Chr...

GFR45

•5 years ago

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Does stage 3 ckd give you stomach pain

Does ckd stage give you stomach pain just below the ribs? I've been getting pains in this area for the last 2 wks off and on.if am doing some form of...

Does ckd stage give you stomach pain just below the ribs? I've been getting pain...

carl1969

•5 years ago

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Hello to all in the group, New member if I can ever get my profile to 100%!

Recently learned of my Possible CKD or AKD, but looks like it's Probable. I've not chosen a Dr yet, but I'm seeing a D.O. that's very knowledgeable, and he's a...

Recently learned of my Possible CKD or AKD, but looks like it's Probable. I've n...

ckbeme

•5 years ago

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New to the CKD Community

So much has happened since March. I had been battling an undefined autoimmune disease for almost 9 years. Finally, on March 6, 2019 I was able to find a...

So much has happened since March. I had been battling an undefined autoimmune d...

vhoffm01

•5 years ago

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deodorant?

I know this is weird but should I not be using deodorant that says not to use when you have kidney disease? I notice some body spray says this too...

I know this is weird but should I not be using deodorant that says not to use wh...

MPStilwell

•5 years ago

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Dialylsis

So I need dialysis. What's the difference of process between a central line and a PD line? I know where and how they are fixed on but not sure what the...

So I need dialysis. What's the difference of process between a central line and ...

Munf

•5 years ago

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Help - agonising night cramps

I believe they can be one of the delights of CKD? For a few years I have taken one magnesium in the morning and the problem went away. Only to return now. I...

I believe they can be one of the delights of CKD? For a few years I have taken o...

Trill

•5 years ago

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Phosphorus amount daily?

Is there a chart or something that shows how much phosphorus, potassium per day is best? Thanks to all for the help

Is there a chart or something that shows how much phosphorus, potassium per day ...

Avenger

•5 years ago

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Metabolic treatment for damaged kidney

My father's serum creatinine is 2.1, his legs are always getting swollen and I heard about metabolic treatment which reduces serum Creatinine, is it true

My father's serum creatinine is 2.1, his legs are always getting swollen and I ...

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•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2019

Reversed

Degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint changes, lupus and CKD

Receive $100 Amazon Gift Card for your Feedback, Friday August 30th (FULL)

Confused and Concerned

GFR and Stages?

Curious about labs from past

Iron Infusion (Venofer) and Ricormon - to raise hemoglobin level (for Anemia)- Can they damage the kidney function?

Finally a medicine!

Food limits in CKD stage3

Renal Failure Best Nephrologists? Additional patients forum?

Signs when you need dialysis

80 year old 56 eGFR is this ok

A little help

I am right there with you

Tired all the time!!

stage 5 kidney failure

Alternative to half and half

Confused

A very fit healthy person diagnosed IgA nephropathy out of blue !

Newly Dx IGA Nephropathy

GFR increase

Do supplements help to increase GFR?

Does stage 3 ckd give you stomach pain

Hello to all in the group, New member if I can ever get my profile to 100%!

New to the CKD Community

deodorant?

Dialylsis

Help - agonising night cramps

Phosphorus amount daily?

Metabolic treatment for damaged kidney

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