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Kidney Disease

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Considering ACA

Need to update my insurance from an employer based / COBRA policy. Has anyone used Affordable Care Act Healthcare plan in Georgia? Any strengths/ weaknesses?

Need to update my insurance from an employer based / COBRA policy. Has anyone u...

Cepritch1

•5 years ago

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Miserable w vegan

Hi I am 42 years old male. My gfr is 35% but my creatinine is 580 . It has decreased from 605 in 1 week. My doctor put me on strict vegan diet that is making...

Hi I am 42 years old male. My gfr is 35% but my creatinine is 580 . It has decre...

RaviC

•5 years ago

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New Harris Poll Shows Many Americans Don't Know About Kidney Disease Risk

Did you know that nearly half of Americans (46%) aren’t aware that having diabetes puts someone at greater risk for kidney failure? Nearly a third (31%) aren’t...

Did you know that nearly half of Americans (46%) aren’t aware that having diabet...

MichaelS_NKF

•5 years ago

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Intervention for Kidney Disease

This National Kidney Foundation article shows the importance of intervention in Kidney disease....

This National Kidney Foundation article shows the importance of intervention in...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Bicarb

Is it ok to use a little sodium bicarb in a drink to flush out the kidneys and get rid of mild water retention

Is it ok to use a little sodium bicarb in a drink to flush out the kidneys and g...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

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Bleeding into cyst

A few months ago I went into the hospital for laser stone removal. Surgeon said he could not get them, ureter was too small he said, put a basket in. Weeks go...

A few months ago I went into the hospital for laser stone removal. Surgeon said ...

Ennisdavis

•5 years ago

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10 months post and...anemia??

Hello all! I just surpassed 10 months post transplant! My oh my has it been a rollercoaster. Between getting C diff in the first weeks post transplant, 2...

Hello all! I just surpassed 10 months post transplant! My oh my has it been a r...

Ladybug_05

•5 years ago

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Water Retention

I'm new to this at stage three but I have a 13 pound weight gain in a month and my legs and abdomen are swollen and very puffiy. The nephrologist I had didn't...

I'm new to this at stage three but I have a 13 pound weight gain in a month and ...

beamteam

•5 years ago

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Stage 3A7,?

Hi there, I’m writing as a lay person on CKD so thought someone could provide insight. My mother in law is visiting from the Philippines and we’ve applied to...

Hi there, I’m writing as a lay person on CKD so thought someone could provide in...

rlfraser

•5 years ago

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MEAT PROTEIN QUESTION

I know some swear by vegan..and I am sure that works great...but my question is......when it comes to meat protein...why is red meat so frowned on compared to...

I know some swear by vegan..and I am sure that works great...but my question is....

Scared-woman

•5 years ago

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Wishing For More Public Kidney Awareness Articles Like This:

I hadn’t considered the affects of too little sleep or too much seafood on the kidneys. Wish I’d known more earlier. Everyday Habits May Damage Kidneys...

I hadn’t considered the affects of too little sleep or too much seafood on the k...

FlowerPreciousLover

•5 years ago

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Exercise and Kidney Disease

Link to article on Exercise from National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/exercisewyska It also states is important to check with your...

Link to article on Exercise from National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.o...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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National Kidney Foundation Article

I found this article on National Kidney Foundation titled Kidneys: Master Chemist of The Body. https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneymasterchem

I found this article on National Kidney Foundation titled Kidneys: Master Chemis...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Dietitian very important

Hello 👋🏾 I have CKD stage 4 and I be referred to a dietitian for my illness so she give me a plan to maintain my diet low sodium and phosphorus very...

Hello 👋🏾 I have CKD stage 4 and I be referred to a dietitian for my illness so...

Hdav

•5 years ago

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Miracle Food

Does anyone have experience or knowledge about Acacia Senegal power? I have read the label but I wish to add to that. Thanks all. Oldearkie

Does anyone have experience or knowledge about Acacia Senegal power? I have read...

Oldearkie_83

•5 years ago

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Good News

I have had CKD for at least 10 years. Going back in time my GFR ran between 49 and 56. Finally felt my mortality and researched CKD, diets, and kidney...

I have had CKD for at least 10 years. Going back in time my GFR ran between 49 ...

ricky987

•5 years ago

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Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS)

Just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?. When were you diagnosed, did you have a battle to get your local healthboard to ok Eculizumab...

Just wondering if there are any fellow sufferers on here?. When were you diagnos...

Jameskbt

•5 years ago

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First shared frig filled with fresh veggies; now to share freezer filled with animal protein?

Stage 3 CKD and then Diverticulitis had me bagging up a frig filled with fresh veggies and fruits to share with grateful neighbor. After reading previous...

Stage 3 CKD and then Diverticulitis had me bagging up a frig filled with fresh v...

FlowerPreciousLover

•5 years ago

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Life Expectancy

I am in my early 40s and started dialysis this year. I was diagnosed with CKD 20 years ago when I was in college and have been on BP meds for the last 10 yr....

I am in my early 40s and started dialysis this year. I was diagnosed with CKD 20...

curiousmind2019

•5 years ago

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Flu shot recommended for elders with CKD 3?

At 76 yrs and with Stage 3 CKD I am unsure whether or not the flue shot is recommended. Do others know or have suggestions? Maybe talk with the pharmacist...

At 76 yrs and with Stage 3 CKD I am unsure whether or not the flue shot is recom...

FlowerPreciousLover

•5 years ago

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Just diagnosed with Kidney disease

I am new to this disease. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to find out what is happening to me. I was hospitalized with pneumonia this year. After recovering I...

I am new to this disease. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to find out what is hap...

ciricat

•5 years ago

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Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Diets

Did you know you can eat a plant-based protein diet if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD)? A new study says it might even help your condition. You can learn...

Did you know you can eat a plant-based protein diet if you have chronic kidney d...

DanielE_NKF

•5 years ago

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BIG NEWS!

NKF recently announced its collaboration with HHS & @ASN on the Public Awareness Initiative for Advancing American Kidney Health, with a goal to enhance...

NKF recently announced its collaboration with HHS & @ASN on the Public Awareness...

KristiS_NKF

•5 years ago

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Beans

Do any of y’all eat black beans or pinto beans? I have done a little bit of research about beans and was just wanting some feedback

Do any of y’all eat black beans or pinto beans? I have done a little bit of rese...

Dan1234567

•5 years ago

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need help understanding dialysis

why do I have to be in such pain when they stick me with the needles befor my treatment.....laying there for 3hrs in pain in not going to happen I will quit...

why do I have to be in such pain when they stick me with the needles befor my tr...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Can someone comfort me by letting me something about what foods to avoid. And can i reverse stage 3,.3a kidney disease please.

Stage 3, 3a kidney disease. Newly diagnosed, 3rd November 2019

nasaesa

•5 years ago

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Ankles swelling plus can't stop smoking when I'm stress all time

Can't stop stressing am always thinking this is it or am sure I'm getting worse ! I'm boarder type 2, but I'm sure things are happening, I feel like my body...

Can't stop stressing am always thinking this is it or am sure I'm getting worse ...

carl1969

•5 years ago

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Acute Kidney Injury

Has anyone had experience with Acute Kidney Injury who would be willing to share their story? If so, please send me a private message! Thank you! Kelli

Has anyone had experience with Acute Kidney Injury who would be willing to share...

KelliC_NKF

•5 years ago

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Blood pressure meds

For those of you on BP meds......what do you take. I have read that ace and arbs are great for kidney protection....but tend to lower your gfr....has it done...

For those of you on BP meds......what do you take. I have read that ace and arb...

Scared-woman

•5 years ago

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Do I have CKD?

Hi everyone! I am 26y old female and recently I found out that my right kidney is a bit smaller than the other -9.8cm (the left one is 11.7cm) and its located...

Hi everyone! I am 26y old female and recently I found out that my right kidney i...

Didididi

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2019

Considering ACA

Miserable w vegan

New Harris Poll Shows Many Americans Don't Know About Kidney Disease Risk

Intervention for Kidney Disease

Bicarb

Bleeding into cyst

10 months post and...anemia??

Water Retention

Stage 3A7,?

MEAT PROTEIN QUESTION

Wishing For More Public Kidney Awareness Articles Like This:

Exercise and Kidney Disease

National Kidney Foundation Article

Dietitian very important

Miracle Food

Good News

Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS)

First shared frig filled with fresh veggies; now to share freezer filled with animal protein?

Life Expectancy

Flu shot recommended for elders with CKD 3?

Just diagnosed with Kidney disease

Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Diets

BIG NEWS!

Beans

need help understanding dialysis

Can someone comfort me by letting me something about what foods to avoid. And can i reverse stage 3,.3a kidney disease please.

Ankles swelling plus can't stop smoking when I'm stress all time

Acute Kidney Injury

Blood pressure meds

Do I have CKD?

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