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Trying to increase gfr

Trying to increase my gfr im going for vegan diet any ideas what safe to eat for kidney any supplements and what food to avoid? Thank u

Trying to increase my gfr im going for vegan diet any ideas what safe to eat for...

Sallyvally

•5 years ago

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Everything you need to know about Phosphorus

This arrived today in my inbox and I thought it appropriate to share with everyone. I hope it helps explain phosphorus to all old and new CKD patients....

This arrived today in my inbox and I thought it appropriate to share with everyo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Another New Diagnosis

When I started severe abdominal pain, I searched the Mayo Clinic site for symptoms. Mine were classic for appendicitis. Didn't even know where the appendix...

When I started severe abdominal pain, I searched the Mayo Clinic site for sympto...

FlowerPreciousLover

•5 years ago

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Starting Cycler and Scared about the Drain Step

I'm moving from manual to cycler next week. I'm using Baxter. At a glance, it looks like that initial drain would hurt! As now, on manual I can control the...

I'm moving from manual to cycler next week. I'm using Baxter. At a glance, it lo...

curiousmind2019

•5 years ago

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Level dropped

Learned today that my eGFR levels has dropped 4 levels.

cle207

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Diet and Nutrition

Hi, I have had stage 3 CKD since 2015 (?) Dr. James Norman of the Tampa general who does only parathyroid surgery was the one who informed me. My nurse...

Hi, I have had stage 3 CKD since 2015 (?) Dr. James Norman of the Tampa general...

Ladyofthelakes

•5 years ago

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Intermittent fasting with kidney disease.

Is it safe to fast with kidney disease? I have a stent in my right kidney due to scar tissue damage as a result of bilharzia when I was a child. I had...

Is it safe to fast with kidney disease? I have a stent in my right kidney due to...

Mercslk200

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Why do some health professional behave in a nasty manner?

Hi there! Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, despite it actually showing up three years ago, but no-one at the gp surgery bothered to tell me then(!) but...

Hi there! Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, despite it actually showing up ...

sandyandtweed

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Need Some Courage.....

Good day - I have very much appreciated reading everyone's postings over the past couple months - inspiring! May I ask advice? After evaluation for kidney...

Good day - I have very much appreciated reading everyone's postings over the pas...

MatisseT

•5 years ago

12 Replies

questtion on what to do and what type i am

i was told i have stage 3 the doc did not say if it was 3a or 3b also cold this be form my time in the navy ? as my a1c...

i was told i have stage 3 the doc did not say if it was 3a or...

thomasmb777

•5 years ago

6 Replies

To drink or not to drink

After taking Losartan potassium for a week , now two weeks, I am having trouble having a pee , very limited flow and Also constipated which I have never been...

After taking Losartan potassium for a week , now two weeks, I am having trouble ...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Shingles and CKD

Well, isn't this just dandy.... I have shingles. I woke up the other day and I had two areas of redness. I thought it was just my psoriasis blooming since I...

Well, isn't this just dandy.... I have shingles. I woke up the other day and I h...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

46 Replies

Whole Foods Plant Based Diet and My Kidney Expierence

Last week my GFR went down to 12.7%; since mid-September it has been declining and I was following a conventional renal diet as advised by health care...

Last week my GFR went down to 12.7%; since mid-September it has been declining a...

jmkb

•5 years ago

41 Replies

Retuximab protocol

Hello everyone Rituximab is considered 1st line treatment for membranous nephropathy. It would be the ideal drug , if you still have active disease. It...

Hello everyone Rituximab is considered 1st line treatment for membranous nephro...

htpi1543

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Would appreciate advice

Hi am new to this group, hello. I am a 62 year old lady. Who for a few years has been losing energy. i.e. struggling more to go upstairs and exert myself....

Hi am new to this group, hello. I am a 62 year old lady. Who for a few years has...

wiserlady

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Low GFR but everything else is normal

Hi, I’m 23 and just curious about GFR.. I had a blood test done and everything was normal creatinine, bun, potassium.. everything the only thing that wasn’t...

Hi, I’m 23 and just curious about GFR.. I had a blood test done and everything w...

Kennedy_56

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Bone issues and CKD

For those interested in Bone issues with CKD, attached is a link for a quiz from National Kidney Foundation . Please check with your Doctor before you do any...

For those interested in Bone issues with CKD, attached is a link for a quiz from...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

7 Replies

Potassium and Kidney Disease - What You Need to Know

There is an upcoming webinar on the topic above to be held on Wednesday, October 23rd. If you are interested, go to the American Association of Kidney...

There is an upcoming webinar on the topic above to be held on Wednesday, October...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Minimal Change Disease and Diet

I was diagnosed with MCD about 15 years ago. I relapsed several times, and my creatinine levels kept rising. At my worst I had a GFR of 14. I was already on...

I was diagnosed with MCD about 15 years ago. I relapsed several times, and my c...

ChefDuane

•5 years ago

11 Replies

New Member to CKD Community with treatment question

Hello, My name is Mari, and I have been lurking here for a few days, and I am ready to jump in with a question. My GFR was 68 in June 2019, in 4 months it has...

Hello, My name is Mari, and I have been lurking here for a few days, and I am r...

MarBea

•5 years ago

19 Replies

GFR near 60 for 2.5 years

2.5 years ago I went to my doctor for a regular physical. He took blood and I was told I had a GFR of 59, two weeks later it was 54. Two weeks after that it...

2.5 years ago I went to my doctor for a regular physical. He took blood and I wa...

AlwaysForward

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Being on dialysis

I’m 44 yrs old, I’m currently in dialysis 3xs a week for 3 1/2 hours

Hotgirl74

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Does dialysis make you feel better or worse

My husband's creatinine is at a level 10 and is not on dialysis. He doesn't have too many physical symptoms except a little fatigue and doesn't sleep well. His...

My husband's creatinine is at a level 10 and is not on dialysis. He doesn't have...

brynat2

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Iron Pills

I have had stage 4 for some time now. Last year my GFR dropped to 16 but by March it had gone back up to 24. When I had blood work done in August it had...

I have had stage 4 for some time now. Last year my GFR dropped to 16 but by Mar...

Tarh33lz

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Antacids related

Is it necessary that CKD patient take sodium bicar or citrate to prevent metabolic acidosis. My father takes 2000 mg per day. In addition to PPI ( in case of...

Is it necessary that CKD patient take sodium bicar or citrate to prevent metabol...

JB1969

•5 years ago

13 Replies

FSGS and cyclosporin...

My husband was diagnosed with FSGS 10 months ago. He managed only partial remission (with proteinuria 300) with 90mg of prednisone and is now on 100mg of...

My husband was diagnosed with FSGS 10 months ago. He managed only partial remiss...

Willitgetbetter

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Trying to help my father (CKD) patient

I read a lot of posts in the past few days and I have learned so much more about CKD. My father is a CKD patient for over 3 years. His stages keeps...

I read a lot of posts in the past few days and I have learned so much more about...

JB1969

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Curious until Appt

I am new. Kidney disease in family. Curious about stage, going to dr soon but having severe issues after gallbladder/kidney issues. BP was staying at 200/100...

I am new. Kidney disease in family. Curious about stage, going to dr soon but ha...

Vigi1961

•5 years ago

6 Replies

"Plant-fed Kidneys" Has anyone else read this book?

Has anyone else read this? I just started and it is really hopeful.

jmkb

•5 years ago

4 Replies

kkoniar@yahoo.com

Hi. My name is Kathy and I am at renal failure (so they say). I have been fighting this for months. I lived in Milwaukee County all my life and was...

Hi. My name is Kathy and I am at renal failure (so they say). I have been figh...

Lilly234

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2019

Trying to increase gfr

Everything you need to know about Phosphorus

Another New Diagnosis

Starting Cycler and Scared about the Drain Step

Level dropped

Diet and Nutrition

Intermittent fasting with kidney disease.

Why do some health professional behave in a nasty manner?

Need Some Courage.....

questtion on what to do and what type i am

To drink or not to drink

Shingles and CKD

Whole Foods Plant Based Diet and My Kidney Expierence

Retuximab protocol

Would appreciate advice

Low GFR but everything else is normal

Bone issues and CKD

Potassium and Kidney Disease - What You Need to Know

Minimal Change Disease and Diet

New Member to CKD Community with treatment question

GFR near 60 for 2.5 years

Being on dialysis

Does dialysis make you feel better or worse

Iron Pills

Antacids related

FSGS and cyclosporin...

Trying to help my father (CKD) patient

Curious until Appt

"Plant-fed Kidneys" Has anyone else read this book?

kkoniar@yahoo.com

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