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Kidney Disease

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Itching

I am 79 years had a kidney transplant 18 years ago and now on Hemo dialysis. My problem is instense itchying every day. What can I do about it. I can’t...

I am 79 years had a kidney transplant 18 years ago and now on Hemo dialysis. M...

•4 years ago

Be Prepared: Kidney Patient Prep for Coronavirus

Considering the news surrounding Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19), we have prepared a guide for people with kidney disease that highlights the...

Considering the news surrounding Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19), we ...

Partner•4 years ago

Creatinine Good Parathyroid High

Well I got my blood test back and now I'm even more confused. I've been experiencing bone and joint pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, and swelling in face,...

Well I got my blood test back and now I'm even more confused. I've been experien...

•4 years ago

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CKD worry

Hi there. I have recently been told I suffer from hypertension. I have to go in for U&E ACR and an ECG as I have been placed on meds. I am worried about CKD. I...

Hi there. I have recently been told I suffer from hypertension. I have to go in ...

•4 years ago

Update on CKD

Hello all, I can't remember if I've posted an update or not so here goes. The nephrologist ordered 1100 tests. Not really but sure seemed like it. A renal...

Hello all, I can't remember if I've posted an update or not so here goes. The ne...

•4 years ago

Aciclovir 800mg

Recently been taking aciclovir 800mg tablets to help with my shingles . Have it on the back of my torso and after 3 days of medication the back of my head...

Recently been taking aciclovir 800mg tablets to help with my shingles . Have it ...

•4 years ago

Bad test results, don't know if I can do this

Got results today..There are 3 cysts on my kidneys my creatinine was 1.02 high my gfr was 57 not good.BUN was 14...So I am 3rd stage kidney failure...Totally...

Got results today..There are 3 cysts on my kidneys my creatinine was 1.02 high m...

•4 years ago

Need help with my numbers

My recent results show GFR 73 and Albumin/Creatinine high at 5.8 and I want to know how bad these sound. I am male 72 and won’t be upset with any news.

My recent results show GFR 73 and Albumin/Creatinine high at 5.8 and I want to k...

•4 years ago

Dialysis...Will I live very long w/out dialysis?

At 18 on gfr. Will dialysis come quickly?

At 18 on gfr. Will dialysis come quickly?

•4 years ago

Im new here. whats a good meal plan for stage 5 chronic kidney disease? diabetic with coronary heart problem.

im taking care of my dad whos 67 years old now. And im just starting to learn about his condition. itll be great help for me if you share your experiences with...

im taking care of my dad whos 67 years old now. And im just starting to learn ab...

•4 years ago

Hydralazine

Anyone had any vomiting and diarrhea while taking this BP medication. Hydralazine ? I’m taking 50mg 3 x a day equaling 150mg a day

Anyone had any vomiting and diarrhea while taking this BP medication. Hydralazin...

•4 years ago

33 year old mother with GFR fluctuation between 16 & 19%, preparing for transplant whilst trying to increase GFR through vegi/vegan diet.

Hi all, My GFR was 16% two weeks ago, so my consultant started proceedings for possible transplant from my mom & dad. As I’m a mother to very young children...

Hi all, My GFR was 16% two weeks ago, so my consultant started proceedings for p...

•4 years ago

Holiday Dialysis in private settings

Hi, if willing to dialyse away, holiday dialysis in a private unit in the UK, can I get a refund from NHS? Are there any procedures to help claiming money...

Hi, if willing to dialyse away, holiday dialysis in a private unit in the UK, ca...

•4 years ago

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Dealing with fatigue

A) Can CKD 2 cause fatigue and weakness? 2) How do you / how to deal with fatigue?

A) Can CKD 2 cause fatigue and weakness? 2) How do you / how to deal with fatigu...

•4 years ago

End stage renal failure

This community to fantastic and have helped me in my down time of dealing with my friend with end stage renal failure. My friend was not dealing well with...

This community to fantastic and have helped me in my down time of dealing with m...

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