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First visit with nephrologist

So today I had my first visit with the nephrologist. Before I get to that here is what has been going on. My regular doctor referred me because my routine...

So today I had my first visit with the nephrologist. Before I get to that here i...

Astrogrl

•5 years ago

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New BP meds!

Thank you all so much for the feedback. Just got back from the Doctor. She put me on Hydrazine 10mg 3 times a day. Took me completely off the norvask! Thank...

Thank you all so much for the feedback. Just got back from the Doctor. She put m...

Dan1234567

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Protein Amyloid

Is anyone familiar with Amyloid Proteins and how they effect the body? Thank you!

Is anyone familiar with Amyloid Proteins and how they effect the body? Thank y...

Jmccool

•5 years ago

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Need tips on taking metformin

Hi everyone. I'm on metformin at 250mg twice a day. The doc plans to increase it at my next appointment. My problem is the GI side effects. The gas I can...

Hi everyone. I'm on metformin at 250mg twice a day. The doc plans to increase it...

Sassysmom

•5 years ago

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Bloated tummy

Hello everyone. I just want to collect insights from you about my husband's condition. He has been in dialysis for almost 7months now. A few months ago, he...

Hello everyone. I just want to collect insights from you about my husband's cond...

Lalay40

•5 years ago

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Does anyone here eats barley subs to rice?

Barley is good for diabetic poeple and low in other things that is bad for CKD people. So does anyone consume it here replacing white rice? Thanku!

Barley is good for diabetic poeple and low in other things that is bad for CKD p...

Mannyboy17

•5 years ago

3 Replies

BP meds

Hello there! I know everyone is different but can someone give me some insight on what blood pressure medicines they are taking with CKD I am on Norvasc now...

Hello there! I know everyone is different but can someone give me some insight o...

Dan1234567

•5 years ago

15 Replies

New member - Stage 3

I am newly diagnosed Stage 3 following 2 episodes of ecoli in the blood which effected my kidneys and liver. I have switched to a plant base diet and my edge...

I am newly diagnosed Stage 3 following 2 episodes of ecoli in the blood which ef...

Feiann

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Liquid amino acids

Due to having CKD (gfr 56), I started a vegan diet 3 months ago. I was having a problem keeping my protein intake low and still getting enough calories to...

Due to having CKD (gfr 56), I started a vegan diet 3 months ago. I was having a ...

ricky987

•5 years ago

26 Replies

New Here, FSGS, CKD stage 2

hey everyone, I am new to this group, and this online community. i was diagnosed with FSGS (focal segmental Glomerulosclerosis) back in Febuary of 2018, and...

hey everyone, I am new to this group, and this online community. i was diagnosed...

N093220

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Follow-up to post re: communication with your primary care team

As you may recall, a few days ago I wrote a post expressing concern as to whether people were making medical changes without consulting with their care team....

As you may recall, a few days ago I wrote a post expressing concern as to whethe...

EchoMax1012

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Heavy Cysts

Has anyone with ADPKD had any luck with shrinking the cysts? My stomach and abdominal area is distended from carrying over twenty pounds of the liquid filled...

Has anyone with ADPKD had any luck with shrinking the cysts? My stomach and abdo...

Oldearkie_83

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Just Blame It on Delirium...

or now 25 lb wt loss, but regardless of which you choose, I have started a chronicle of my health journey over the past 10+ months. While I will...

or now 25 lb wt loss, but regardless of which you choose, I have started a chron...

FlowerPreciousLover

•5 years ago

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Can I get a tatoo??

Hey. So its been 9 years now of my kidney transplant. I am 17 years old now. Is it okay to get a tatoo like it won't harm my kidney or anything right?

Hey. So its been 9 years now of my kidney transplant. I am 17 years old now. Is ...

Nistha_

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Very low Haemoglobin

Hi everyone..not posted for a while..I'm dealing with a very low haemoglobin and would be grateful if anyone has had a similar experience and can share some...

Hi everyone..not posted for a while..I'm dealing with a very low haemoglobin and...

Peri5

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Loss of strength in hands

Hello, My husband is stage 5 GFR 9. He’s not on dialysis yet he has high blood pressure and on the line of diabetic. He’s 53 he has rheumatoid arthritis which...

Hello, My husband is stage 5 GFR 9. He’s not on dialysis yet he has high blood p...

Jmccool

•5 years ago

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New diagnosis

Hi there ! I went for normal yearly checkup and standard labs. I have been told the past 3 or 4 years my kidneys were "a little low" and to just drink more...

Hi there ! I went for normal yearly checkup and standard labs. I have been told ...

Astrogrl

•5 years ago

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Are people communicating with their treatment team enough?

I am struck by the amount of posts on this website which are asking people to give feedback about various things they can take to reduce various symptoms. I am...

I am struck by the amount of posts on this website which are asking people to gi...

EchoMax1012

•5 years ago

21 Replies

What GFR when you started dialysis?

Hi guys may i know for those undergoing dialysis treatment what was your GFR value when your doctor advice you that u need dialysis? Thanks in advance

Hi guys may i know for those undergoing dialysis treatment what was your GFR val...

Mannyboy17

•5 years ago

24 Replies

How do I safely treat severe Chronic constipation? CKD stage 3.

I've recently learned by accident! that I'm CKD Stage 3. My current problem is Chronic severe constipation from oxycodone. I've been taking it for years for...

I've recently learned by accident! that I'm CKD Stage 3. My current problem is C...

ckbeme

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Kidney diet

My kidney diet gets me to my protein, carb, and fat goal, however, calories always came up short and I was losing weight too fast.... finally found the...

My kidney diet gets me to my protein, carb, and fat goal, however, calories alwa...

ricky987

•5 years ago

12 Replies

What drink except water is best for CKD

Is it cranberry? Is it coconut juice? What works for your condition? Pls share Thank you

Is it cranberry? Is it coconut juice? What works for your condition? Pls share ...

Mannyboy17

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Pls help

Stage 4 CKD. Is there anyone here from stage 4 able to go back to stage 3? And can anyone give me a list of the food that you take that gave good resukt for...

Stage 4 CKD. Is there anyone here from stage 4 able to go back to stage 3? And c...

Mannyboy17

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Did anyone try Astragalus?

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Astragalus-Certified-Vegetarian/product-reviews/B0002I25HQ/ref=cm_cr_unknown?pageNumber=1&filterByKeyword=kidney&filterByStar

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Astragalus-Certified-Vegetarian/product-revie...

johngo

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Can We Take Celebrex Occasionally

Hello, I am stage 3B. My nephrologist told me not to use NSAID's. I am in terrible pain and the only drug that takes it all away when it occurs is Celebrix....

Hello, I am stage 3B. My nephrologist told me not to use NSAID's. I am in terr...

Batsheva

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Levels checked

Hello. How often should I get my GFR tested? Every 2 to 3 months? What is the standard time of getting levels checked. With A GFR of 32

Hello. How often should I get my GFR tested? Every 2 to 3 months? What is the s...

Dan1234567

•5 years ago

23 Replies

New here and kidney questions

Hi, I’m new to all of this and am unsure about some tests that were ordered recently for my by my neurologist. Are these considered normal? I see they are in...

Hi, I’m new to all of this and am unsure about some tests that were ordered rece...

JennaShi

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Do i have kidney disease?

First of all i am from Greece and doctors here do not have the knowledge doctors have in USA or uk. Anyway my story started many years ago when i had...

First of all i am from Greece and doctors here do not have the knowledge doctors...

eleos

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Help, with home hemo

I am hoping someone can help me, or at least give me information. I am new to the forum. I had been doing PD for about 18 months. I decided that I wanted to...

I am hoping someone can help me, or at least give me information. I am new to th...

nh9man

•5 years ago

13 Replies

New nephrologist shocker! Thought’s welcome

I was diagnosed with PKD 15 years ago and have been 2 different nephrologist’s in that time, one who diagnosed me, when he was struck off! After about a year...

I was diagnosed with PKD 15 years ago and have been 2 different nephrologist’s i...

magnetmick

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2019

First visit with nephrologist

New BP meds!

Protein Amyloid

Need tips on taking metformin

Bloated tummy

Does anyone here eats barley subs to rice?

BP meds

New member - Stage 3

Liquid amino acids

New Here, FSGS, CKD stage 2

Follow-up to post re: communication with your primary care team

Heavy Cysts

Just Blame It on Delirium...

Can I get a tatoo??

Very low Haemoglobin

Loss of strength in hands

New diagnosis

Are people communicating with their treatment team enough?

What GFR when you started dialysis?

How do I safely treat severe Chronic constipation? CKD stage 3.

Kidney diet

What drink except water is best for CKD

Pls help

Did anyone try Astragalus?

Can We Take Celebrex Occasionally

Levels checked

New here and kidney questions

Do i have kidney disease?

Help, with home hemo

New nephrologist shocker! Thought’s welcome

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