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What to eat during a crisis? (No water or power)

I live in an area where we get hurricanes and we usually buy canned food to get through while we have no running water or power. With my recent diagnosis i...

I live in an area where we get hurricanes and we usually buy canned food to get ...

tonpias13

•4 years ago

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NOt starting dialysis at GFR 14 stage 4 kidney failure

Recently slipped into Stage 4 kidney failure GFR 14. I don't feel sick or any worse than what a 68 yr old woman should be experiencing. Has anyone remained at...

Recently slipped into Stage 4 kidney failure GFR 14. I don't feel sick or any wo...

cheslsa

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Question around GFR

Hi, i have been following posts on this group for some time now. I wanted to see if I could get few opinions from you guys. My son 22 years old is at end...

Hi, i have been following posts on this group for some time now. I wanted to see...

bpop

•4 years ago

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Negative UFs

Been on dialysis for almost two years, worked through 1 -1/2 years of it. Suddenly getting negative UFs. Any remedies or what may cause it?

Been on dialysis for almost two years, worked through 1 -1/2 years of it. Sudde...

Cjkd

•4 years ago

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Excruciating Abdominal Pain

I am a new member of the Community and this is my first posting. I recently received a Stage 3 CKD diagnosis. My physical symptoms have been itching, foamy...

I am a new member of the Community and this is my first posting. I recently rec...

bpnirvana

•4 years ago

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Sleep solutions

presently I am at stage 2 creatinine 1.32 - 1.2 and eGFR 56 - 63. My sleep is terrible - no more than 4 - 4.5 hours , also difficulty sometimes falling...

presently I am at stage 2 creatinine 1.32 - 1.2 and eGFR 56 - 63. My sle...

Allank

•4 years ago

10 Replies

I need moral support

My friend is fighting end stage renal failure and I am trying to be supportive but his violent mood swings and personal attacks are hard to take even though I...

My friend is fighting end stage renal failure and I am trying to be supportive b...

Wizw

•4 years ago

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Here for Support

Hey I'm Jen i'm new to this. My Mom has stage 5 kidney failure. She starts dialysis very soon and i guess the procedure beforehand. I'm just here for support...

Hey I'm Jen i'm new to this. My Mom has stage 5 kidney failure. She starts dialy...

Mrsflowers88

•4 years ago

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Symptoms

just curious , at what GFR rate do you feel any symptoms?

gojets

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Problems with body scent

Hello everyone, I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with CKD stage III about a year ago. I have done pretty well with it, using dietary and other lifestyle...

Hello everyone, I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with CKD stage III about...

SM_the_only_one

•4 years ago

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Change in cortical medullary differentiation??

Hello everyone, So basically my left kidney failed a good few years ago, the right one has been great since, but on Monday I had a ultrasound, blood test and...

Hello everyone, So basically my left kidney failed a good few years ago, the ri...

Sophlnd

•4 years ago

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Foamy urine, 24 hr urine shows "urine protein" 0.54 g/d, Urine phosphate 33mmol/d

Friends, I am a 36 years old male. In 2011 I had a Uteroscopy for a kidney stone and in 2014 I had a surgery for hydrocele. For the last 8 years , I am observe...

Friends, I am a 36 years old male. In 2011 I had a Uteroscopy for a kidney stone...

jakeAbby

•4 years ago

7 Replies

RBC 401 on urine test!

What is lysed RBC & unlysed RBC on urine?

srraja

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Sharing

I’m 41 years old just been diagnosed with IGA kidney disease which is quite rare. On blood pressure medication for this but the doctors are wanting me to trail...

I’m 41 years old just been diagnosed with IGA kidney disease which is quite rare...

bally78

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Treating rash and itchiness

How do people treat the rashes that occur? Can you use Desitin on them? Thanks Stage 3 a

How do people treat the rashes that occur? Can you use Desitin on them? Thanks...

DogLover63

•4 years ago

5 Replies

IMPORTANT CHANGES COMING THIS YEAR FOR CKD PATIENTS

The link to the article I received today is an important read for all CKD patients, especially for those future patients who will be told at a much earlier...

The link to the article I received today is an important read for all CKD patien...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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In there an equivalence in Europe for the Carol Mattix Award ?

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I heard about this great initiative from NKF who honors Home Dialysis Nurse for their initiatives and efforts to enhance the HHD...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I heard about this great initiative from NKF who hon...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

CKD and Auto-Immune Disease

Newly diagnosed CKD Stage 3 female (65yrs). I have multiple health issues (RA, Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Mixed Connective...

Newly diagnosed CKD Stage 3 female (65yrs). I have multiple health issues (RA, S...

Luna5716

•4 years ago

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Frustrated by Kidney Transplant Evaluation

My kidneys holding steady at stage 4 and renal function a little better. Getting AV fistula in my left upper arm next Monday. Started eval in November. US...

My kidneys holding steady at stage 4 and renal function a little better. Gettin...

SadMad

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Need advice on what to do

Hi, I'm new here and seeking for advice. Last month, I had blood and urine test, my creatinine went up, from 0.92 (taken Aug 21 2018) to 1.38 (Jan 22 2020), 17...

Hi, I'm new here and seeking for advice. Last month, I had blood and urine test,...

Gfr60

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Weight loss

Hi family My dr is still unable to book me in for tests, and my urine is still so dark. However I'm am on zanidip10 for my hypertension and I had extreme...

Hi family My dr is still unable to book me in for tests, and my urine is still s...

Isipingo

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Stage 5 kidney disease , 81 years old and having serious problem in Dialysis

Hi, My father is 81 years old and was active, passing urine before he got to know that his creative level had reached to 9.2 . He has this issue in the past...

Hi, My father is 81 years old and was active, passing urine before he got to kno...

KCRG

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Gallbladder stones/e.coli sepsis

Recently I was in hospital which turned out to be gallbladder stones resulting in e.coli sepsis. It has to be removed but only March/April. Am I right to be...

Recently I was in hospital which turned out to be gallbladder stones resulting i...

mybirdbuddie

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling different with CKD Stage 3

I've been diagnosed with CKD stage 3A and 3B, it goes back and fourth, now for 35 years. My question is I've really started to feel the effects of the disease...

I've been diagnosed with CKD stage 3A and 3B, it goes back and fourth, now for 3...

Lucylou2020

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Little or No Energy

Hi, I’m new to this site but not new to CKD. I have an eGFR of 24. I really struggle with low energy levels. I work full time but I’m played out for anything...

Hi, I’m new to this site but not new to CKD. I have an eGFR of 24. I really stru...

StevieB1610

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Dark urine

Hi family, I went back to my doctor and my ultra scan was fine and my blood test showed my creatine level at 138, but my blood pressure was high and I was...

Hi family, I went back to my doctor and my ultra scan was fine and my blood test...

Isipingo

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Stage 5

Hello Everyone, Is it safe to have honey in your tea if you are stage 5?

oliver61

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Diabetic nephropathy

Hi all Iam 54 and diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy 3 years ago my eGfr was around 57 and the Dr said it's border line and not to worry much. All on a sudden...

Hi all Iam 54 and diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy 3 years ago my eGfr was ar...

Antharyami

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Potassium

My potassium is 6. I am getting a pd catheter in 2 days. Should I be worried?

Slr97

•4 years ago

4 Replies

How do others deal with multiple health problems?

I'm dealing with having Parkinson's Disease as well as Chronic Kidney Disease. I have insomnia and other problems that make it difficult at times to cope. I...

I'm dealing with having Parkinson's Disease as well as Chronic Kidney Disease. ...

sleezy

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for February 2020

What to eat during a crisis? (No water or power)

NOt starting dialysis at GFR 14 stage 4 kidney failure

Question around GFR

Negative UFs

Excruciating Abdominal Pain

Sleep solutions

I need moral support

Here for Support

Symptoms

Problems with body scent

Change in cortical medullary differentiation??

Foamy urine, 24 hr urine shows "urine protein" 0.54 g/d, Urine phosphate 33mmol/d

RBC 401 on urine test!

Sharing

Treating rash and itchiness

IMPORTANT CHANGES COMING THIS YEAR FOR CKD PATIENTS

In there an equivalence in Europe for the Carol Mattix Award ?

CKD and Auto-Immune Disease

Frustrated by Kidney Transplant Evaluation

Need advice on what to do

Weight loss

Stage 5 kidney disease , 81 years old and having serious problem in Dialysis

Gallbladder stones/e.coli sepsis

Feeling different with CKD Stage 3

Little or No Energy

Dark urine

Stage 5

Diabetic nephropathy

Potassium

How do others deal with multiple health problems?

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