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Impossible whopper

Is impossible whopper safe for ckd4?

Kidneysafe

•4 years ago

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Daemons and gratitude

There are nights, like last night, where the world closes in on me and I cannot find peace. I rarely ever let my illness and conditions get the best of me. But...

There are nights, like last night, where the world closes in on me and I cannot ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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12 Signs You Should Fire Your Doctor

This seems to come up from time to time so I went looking through my archives and came across this article from about 18 months ago. I thought it was a good...

This seems to come up from time to time so I went looking through my archives an...

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•4 years ago

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Bone Marrow , Liver

My Red blood cells , Hemoglobin , Hematocrit levels were excellent and recently fell just below the accepted level. My late wife – cancer - ate liver and bone...

My Red blood cells , Hemoglobin , Hematocrit levels were excellent and recently ...

Allank

•4 years ago

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I need help explaining these results please

Hello I was just tested for leukemia, and was wondering if anyone can help translate these results in a way I can understand please :) Region B CD Marker...

Hello I was just tested for leukemia, and was wondering if anyone can help trans...

Andrea1189

•4 years ago

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Do I need a second opinion?

My GFR is 41. I was just referred to a nephrologist this year by my GP. I have not been referred to a dietician or really asked much about my diet in...

My GFR is 41. I was just referred to a nephrologist this year by my GP. I have...

snapqueen

•4 years ago

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Meatless protein?

Where do you get your protein from? Plant based protein is easier on the kidneys than animal protein (if I'm understanding things correctly). I was never a big...

Where do you get your protein from? Plant based protein is easier on the kidneys...

Whitetail66

•4 years ago

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Lee Hull book

Thanks for the recommendation. Great PDF resource on the web

Allank

•4 years ago

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kidney pain, no stones or infection

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I didn't know where to put it. I'm a 67 year old male, about 5'10" tall and weigh about 132. I've had kidney stones in the...

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I didn't know where to put it. I'm a 67 year o...

viwi

•4 years ago

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Mild Decrease in GFR

I wonder if my kidney is still allright ...? Im 29 years old, Fit and active male , 165cm / 58 kg , Asian, do Weight Lifting 5 times a week and quite muscular...

I wonder if my kidney is still allright ...? Im 29 years old, Fit and active mal...

IkangSan

•4 years ago

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Uncomfortable...chat...on this site???

I had a member send me a message that if I called them they could probably get me a kidney. This made me very uneasy. I asked how I was supposed to call...

I had a member send me a message that if I called them they could probably get m...

SadMad

•4 years ago

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Best way to lower creatinine numbers?

Im at a loss here. It just keeps getting higher. Trying to raise GFR too, but it just keeps going down. I have been stressed out horribly in 2019, and...

Im at a loss here. It just keeps getting higher. Trying to raise GFR too, but it...

Cap_dragon

•4 years ago

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Holidays and Kidney Failure

Anyone got tips and strategies for going through the holidays with family when you have kidney failure? Also it is my birthday in Christmas! I am turning 31!!...

Anyone got tips and strategies for going through the holidays with family when y...

Cap_dragon

•4 years ago

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GFR Remains The Same Although Other Values Improved??

I don't know if I should be happy or sad. I have been following Lee Hull's advice for a month now to a T! I just got a lab back today and my gfr remains the...

I don't know if I should be happy or sad. I have been following Lee Hull's advi...

Ritzy_Jewels

•4 years ago

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Cause of foamy urine?

Does anyone know what exactly causes foamy urine? All I can find so far is that it can be a sign of kidney disease. Well, I already know that, but am wondering...

Does anyone know what exactly causes foamy urine? All I can find so far is that ...

Whitetail66

•4 years ago

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Hyperparathyroidism and Vitamin D

I've had 3 parathyroid tests over the last 6 months and the levels have all been high. The last test, the one one with the highest level, was slightly over...

I've had 3 parathyroid tests over the last 6 months and the levels have all been...

dave9136

•4 years ago

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I was told CKD was not reversible

I was told that CKD was not reversible but that you could stop it from progressing. From reading a lot of posts on here it seems like it is reversible. I...

I was told that CKD was not reversible but that you could stop it from progressi...

SadMad

•4 years ago

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Kidney Biopsy

I’m getting a kidney biopsy this upcoming Monday how should I prepare myself any tips? Also, any foods I should be eating after the procedure? Thank you so...

I’m getting a kidney biopsy this upcoming Monday how should I prepare myself any...

juliotoa

•4 years ago

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Newbie - questions

Thanks - I have been told to drink a lot , reduce Protein and low dose of ramipril 1 . ramipril - I saw that one should do blood work to see if it is working...

Thanks - I have been told to drink a lot , reduce Protein and low dose of ramipr...

Allank

•4 years ago

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Anyone had cortical thinning? Is it dangerous?

Today I was told I had cortical thinning noted in both kidneys, I was referred to a nephrologist, in the mean time they gave me very little information on what...

Today I was told I had cortical thinning noted in both kidneys, I was referred t...

Breanna822

•4 years ago

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Barely making it to the toilet....

I am stage 5 waiting to start dialysis. I noticed today that I was peeing more and barely making it to the toilet. I have also had a lot of cramps in my toes....

I am stage 5 waiting to start dialysis. I noticed today that I was peeing more a...

SadMad

•4 years ago

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I there a better diet tracker?

Does anyone know of a diet tracker other than the Davita one, that shows nutritional values for food by weight (ounces, grams, lb., etc.)? One thing that makes...

Does anyone know of a diet tracker other than the Davita one, that shows nutriti...

Whitetail66

•4 years ago

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Hair Dye and Kidney disease

I have read some online research papers about the potential for kidney damage from certain toxins in hair dyes. Has anyone experienced this? Did your numbers...

I have read some online research papers about the potential for kidney damage fr...

MP11

•4 years ago

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FYI

Most women with normal kidney function have between 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL of creatinine.

Most women with normal kidney function have between 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL of creatini...

doubleeagle

•4 years ago

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Anyone using medical cannabis to treat stage 5 symptoms?

I have PKD, diagnosed 10 yrs ago, I am 47 and have been vaping medical weed for 2 years to help with my nausea, appetite, pain and sleep. I hated the side...

I have PKD, diagnosed 10 yrs ago, I am 47 and have been vaping medical weed for ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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i have ckd stage 3. i have to have 2 teeth extracted. oral surgeon will want to prescribe an antibiotic. has anyone had experience w/ this.

need to have 2 teeth extracted . have heard antibiotics are not good for people w/ ckd. is this a true? its hard to believe people w/ ckd do not have to take...

need to have 2 teeth extracted . have heard antibiotics are not good for people ...

renegade70

•4 years ago

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New to kidney damage, 3rd month of GFR 56 (white female), Creatinine 1.11, BUN 18, normal urinalysis, very thirsty, dehydrated

GFR 56, Normal urinalysis, creatinine 1.11

AuntMishee

•4 years ago

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Drastic drop in gfr numbers

I haven’t “officially” been diagnosed with CKD however I have been to the oncologist who ordered quite a bit of bloodwork. In November my gfr was 58. 4 weeks...

I haven’t “officially” been diagnosed with CKD however I have been to the oncolo...

Dragonfly1968

•4 years ago

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Nephrologist doctor with CKD... what do you think?

While I am very new to this forum, I am SO glad that I found you people!! It gives me hope to see the success stories, and it also makes me realize how...

While I am very new to this forum, I am SO glad that I found you people!! It giv...

Whitetail66

•4 years ago

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NEW

I was diagnosed with a CKD but my family (who live far away) nor I want to admit I have it. I hate going to the doctor as hospitals creep me out. I miss my...

I was diagnosed with a CKD but my family (who live far away) nor I want to admit...

juliotoa

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for December 2019

Impossible whopper

Daemons and gratitude

12 Signs You Should Fire Your Doctor

Bone Marrow , Liver

I need help explaining these results please

Do I need a second opinion?

Meatless protein?

Lee Hull book

kidney pain, no stones or infection

Mild Decrease in GFR

Uncomfortable...chat...on this site???

Best way to lower creatinine numbers?

Holidays and Kidney Failure

GFR Remains The Same Although Other Values Improved??

Cause of foamy urine?

Hyperparathyroidism and Vitamin D

I was told CKD was not reversible

Kidney Biopsy

Newbie - questions

Anyone had cortical thinning? Is it dangerous?

Barely making it to the toilet....

I there a better diet tracker?

Hair Dye and Kidney disease

FYI

Anyone using medical cannabis to treat stage 5 symptoms?

i have ckd stage 3. i have to have 2 teeth extracted. oral surgeon will want to prescribe an antibiotic. has anyone had experience w/ this.

New to kidney damage, 3rd month of GFR 56 (white female), Creatinine 1.11, BUN 18, normal urinalysis, very thirsty, dehydrated

Drastic drop in gfr numbers

Nephrologist doctor with CKD... what do you think?

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