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Kidney cyst

just got back my CT Scan - kidney showed 1.3cm cyst on left side all other internals are clear- my side does have a dull ache when i move certain way - has...

just got back my CT Scan - kidney showed 1.3cm cyst on left side all other inter...

apopnj01

•5 years ago

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Anemia In Chronic Kidney Disease

Link to article from NIH regarding anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease . https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/anemia

Link to article from NIH regarding anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease . https://w...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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At a loss

I have stage 4 CKD and have been going to a nephrologist for several years now. My eGFR has begun to dip over the last 6 months or so, from aroud 30 down to...

I have stage 4 CKD and have been going to a nephrologist for several years now. ...

Peavey

•5 years ago

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End stage kidney failure in children

Hi Hope u all having a good day So recently my sister (shes 9) was diagnosed with CKD stage 5. Her efgr was12 and creatinine was 6.0. Blood urea 236.But...

Hi Hope u all having a good day So recently my sister (shes 9) was diagnosed wit...

TheMaverick

•5 years ago

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CBD OIL

Any ideas on CBD oil ?

RhenDutchess123

•5 years ago

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GFR 50

I am 31 years old and just been told my GFR has dropped form 65 to 50 in 2 years. What can i do to increase GFR, i am really worried and would like some...

I am 31 years old and just been told my GFR has dropped form 65 to 50 in 2 years...

ravm

•5 years ago

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Experience with Low potassium Anyone?

I'm not sure if I should post here but I will give it a try. My mother and I both have hypokalemia. She requires blood tests every 90 days to monitor it. Other...

I'm not sure if I should post here but I will give it a try. My mother and I bot...

Tigerlilly81

•5 years ago

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Ex forge hct and kidney function

Hi everyone.. A quick question. Anyone here taking ex forge hct for blood pressure. Did it work? Was it safe with Kidney function 39... Thanks...

Hi everyone.. A quick question. Anyone here taking ex forge hct for blood pressu...

Siobhancatherine

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Blood and protein in urine

I have stage 3B ckd. I have had blood and protein in my urine, even though it is slight I am still worried. My nephrologist told me he's keeping an eye on...

I have stage 3B ckd. I have had blood and protein in my urine, even though it i...

itzmich

•5 years ago

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Stage 5 and not getting dialysis ?

I have read posts of people in stage 5 and not getting dialysis, don’t you have symptoms , edema , breathing issues ?

I have read posts of people in stage 5 and not getting dialysis, don’t you have ...

Tktlady

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Healthy New Year’s Checklist for People with Kidney Disease

For those of you on Original Medicare, you know that at the beginning of each year you are advised about a Wellness Check that OM will cover. For those of you...

For those of you on Original Medicare, you know that at the beginning of each ye...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Kidney desease tips

I am already a member

Discusfish

•5 years ago

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what does kidney pain feel like?

difference between kidney pain and back pain. When i work out nothing seems to give me discomfort. Once i am done, back discomfort comes and goes. does kidney...

difference between kidney pain and back pain. When i work out nothing seems to g...

apopnj01

•5 years ago

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CKD 2?

I know no diagnoses made here. I will see doctor at earliest, but my questions... 1) If egfr is 88 and report says CKD 2. does it means really Means I have CKD...

I know no diagnoses made here. I will see doctor at earliest, but my questions.....

Groupmate

•5 years ago

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Chronic kidney disease and being alone

I am 45 years old and I have had Chronic kidney disease stage 3. I am on disability but still have to work part-time to cover my bills. I am tired all the time...

I am 45 years old and I have had Chronic kidney disease stage 3. I am on disabil...

Flaherty741

•5 years ago

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Can Gfr level decline ina few months?

Hello, my husband a few months ago found out he had a gfr of 49 creatine 1.45 everything was fine referred to a nephrologist. He just took more bloodwork and...

Hello, my husband a few months ago found out he had a gfr of 49 creatine 1.45 ev...

Olivia007

•5 years ago

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Please asses my first report

1) Today I got health checkup for first time at my own and got 1.05 creatinine and 88 GFR. CKD 2! It is just 2 less than 90 and if it was 90 means no issue?...

1) Today I got health checkup for first time at my own and got 1.05 creatinine a...

Groupmate

•5 years ago

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Kidney Pain

What do you all do when your kidneys are killing you? My left one started a week ago. My right one today. They are both deep dull aches and in and get...

What do you all do when your kidneys are killing you? My left one started a week...

Dragonfly1968

•5 years ago

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Wondering if I have CKD

I'm in the UK, and there is a problem with even accessing GP services. Does any of this sound like I might have kidney disease? I wonder if someone can give a...

I'm in the UK, and there is a problem with even accessing GP services. Does any ...

LanguageLearner

•5 years ago

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I don’t understand

From October 18 to December 10 my creatinine went from 1.22 to 1.6. And my gfr went from 58 to 34. I’ve had pain and discomfort in my left kidney. A dull...

From October 18 to December 10 my creatinine went from 1.22 to 1.6. And my gfr w...

Dragonfly1968

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Tart Cherry Extract instead of Tart Cherry Concentrate?

My dad has gout issues and recently had levels that placed him in kidney failure but has got the levels back to normal. To my knowledge tart cherry juice and...

My dad has gout issues and recently had levels that placed him in kidney failure...

petronm20

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Need SOME ADVICE

DR ordered re-test 1 month after 1st test. BUN went down from 21 to 16 - is that good ? Creatinin still hovering about 1.5 Glucose 88, down from 89 / Protein...

DR ordered re-test 1 month after 1st test. BUN went down from 21 to 16 - is tha...

apopnj01

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Kidney advice

Most harmful foods etc for kidneys ? Most healthy foods etc for kidneys ?

asyrocki1

•5 years ago

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Is it good news?

My diabetes nurse complimented me on maintaining good sugar control, however my blood pressure was slightly elevated. Referring to her computer screen, she...

My diabetes nurse complimented me on maintaining good sugar control, however my ...

Alara1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

CKD and blood clotting in veins

My Niece aged 30 is having CKD and undergoing dialysis. When the Dr. tried to fix fistula in her hand it is not successful. Dr says blood clots in her veins,...

My Niece aged 30 is having CKD and undergoing dialysis. When the Dr. tried to fi...

keyesor

•5 years ago

9 Replies

I have some kidney issues

I have the same issue another person has I asked my doctor if I could see a kidney doctor and she didn't think it was necessary because my GFR went from 45 to...

I have the same issue another person has I asked my doctor if I could see a kidn...

dbeck2010

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Vaccinations for Brazil

Hi, I’m on Tacrolimus for immunosuppression. My son is getting married in Brazil (Alagoas state) on the east coast, I would like to go if possible. Does...

Hi, I’m on Tacrolimus for immunosuppression. My son is getting married in Braz...

MirandaJ

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Amino acid supplements for CKD

My wife has CKD. We heard that certain amino acids help with CKD but I can't find any supplements for CKD. Does anyone know of any amino acid supplements for...

My wife has CKD. We heard that certain amino acids help with CKD but I can't fin...

jazzcatcb

•5 years ago

10 Replies

What to do about dropping GFR?

I'm a 36 year old female, not obese, healthy blood pressure, not diabetic. In 2016 my GFR was 78, in 2018 it was 67, and a couple months ago it was 53. I had...

I'm a 36 year old female, not obese, healthy blood pressure, not diabetic. In ...

kden83

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Hope for kidney dialysis patients

https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-artificial-kidney-eliminates-the-need-for-kidney-dialysis/?fbclid=IwAR2YhavoLBi3GZAnttjXOCXAllhd-0ZGee9t_oBrcXsHx0c4Dv7-7L

https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-artificial-kidney-eliminates-the-need-for-...

apopnj01

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for January 2020

Kidney cyst

Anemia In Chronic Kidney Disease

At a loss

End stage kidney failure in children

CBD OIL

GFR 50

Experience with Low potassium Anyone?

Ex forge hct and kidney function

Blood and protein in urine

Stage 5 and not getting dialysis ?

Healthy New Year’s Checklist for People with Kidney Disease

Kidney desease tips

what does kidney pain feel like?

CKD 2?

Chronic kidney disease and being alone

Can Gfr level decline ina few months?

Please asses my first report

Kidney Pain

Wondering if I have CKD

I don’t understand

Tart Cherry Extract instead of Tart Cherry Concentrate?

Need SOME ADVICE

Kidney advice

Is it good news?

CKD and blood clotting in veins

I have some kidney issues

Vaccinations for Brazil

Amino acid supplements for CKD

What to do about dropping GFR?

Hope for kidney dialysis patients

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