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National High Potassium Awareness Day

Here is a link to AAKP.org article on National High Potassium Awareness Day. There are links to more information on hyperkalemia and CKD....

Here is a link to AAKP.org article on National High Potassium Awareness Day. ...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Saturday, May 2nd: NKF Virtual Education Session

Since we aren’t able to host local education events, the NKF is launching a new Virtual Education Series so that kidney patients and care partners can still...

Since we aren’t able to host local education events, the NKF is launching a new ...

KristiS_NKF

•5 years ago

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Search for Response to CKD2019

I love this site ... so much helpful information! However .... I am having difficulty locating the response I received, according to my email notification on...

I love this site ... so much helpful information! However .... I am having diff...

CKD2019

•5 years ago

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For Those With Anemia Questions

The National Kidney Foundation is offering a free class on Anemia and Kidney Disease....

The National Kidney Foundation is offering a free class on Anemia and Kidney Dis...

HealthBuddyMelissa

•5 years ago

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Veggie Burger Question

Hi everybody! Before I ask my question, I just want to thank KidneyCoach once again, for sparking my interest in researching some things online, which then led...

Hi everybody! Before I ask my question, I just want to thank KidneyCoach once ag...

Sammi_n_Munk

•5 years ago

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One kidney has low function

Diagnosed with hydronephrosis with upj obstruction (congenital), I am in my 50's . Nuclear scan showed 100% function on left 0% on right. Had stent put in to...

Diagnosed with hydronephrosis with upj obstruction (congenital), I am in my 50's...

Clermont

•5 years ago

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Chronic back pain and lump on the right flank.Tested for CKD but been Said normal.Bubbly and smelly urine and decreased urine output.

I’m 28 years old male.is there any one who has chronic back pain which never goes away.and i have had AKI history when i was 17 years old.But i have recovered...

I’m 28 years old male.is there any one who has chronic back pain which never goe...

Malinda9

•5 years ago

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AAKP Webinar for Potassium and Kidney Disease

The American Association of Kidney Patients has announced a webinar on the above topic for Friday, May 1st, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Adjust for...

The American Association of Kidney Patients has announced a webinar on the above...

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•5 years ago

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GFR is 84, does that mean CKD?

I’m freaking out right now. My bloodwork from a few months ago was said to have been “normal” when my doc called with results. After further investigation I...

I’m freaking out right now. My bloodwork from a few months ago was said to have ...

Jermanda23

•5 years ago

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When on Dialysis will your Creatine continue to go up ?

When I started Dialysis a year ago my Creatine was 4.4 and months later it was 2.4 and recently it is 5.66 is this Normal or should I be concerned ?

When I started Dialysis a year ago my Creatine was 4.4 and months later it was 2...

Cyndimae

•5 years ago

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Facebook LIVE, April 16th - CORONAVIRUS: The myths and truths

Join the NKF for an episode of our FB Live series on Thursday, April 16 2020, at 3:30 p.m. est /12:30 p.m pst. This weeks topic will cover the myths and...

Join the NKF for an episode of our FB Live series on Thursday, April 16 2020, at...

KristiS_NKF

•5 years ago

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Dialysis

In other countries, far fewer patients end up on dialysis. I don't know if Americans have more of the underlying or related problems or what. My nephrologist...

In other countries, far fewer patients end up on dialysis. I don't know if Ameri...

Dangermom13

•5 years ago

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TODAY'S WEBINAR ON COVID-19 AND CKD

The information provided in the form of questions submitted by patients was about 30 minutes in length. Questions about high-risk patients, those on dialysis...

The information provided in the form of questions submitted by patients was abou...

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•5 years ago

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How's everyone doing?

Seems our Healthunlocked community is pretty quite lately so I thought I would check in and see how folks are doing. What are some of the things you are doing...

Seems our Healthunlocked community is pretty quite lately so I thought I would c...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Stop burps and gas

Does anyone have a remedy without antacids for excess burping and gas? I never had this problem until I started Revela for phosphorus control.

Does anyone have a remedy without antacids for excess burping and gas? I never h...

Tissybell

•5 years ago

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E/M Codes for Kidney Transplant Evaluation

Did my pre-transplant testing day in January and received invoice from practice. They billed traditional Evaluation/Management codes E/M codes and expected...

Did my pre-transplant testing day in January and received invoice from practice....

garysum

•5 years ago

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FaceBook LIVE, April 9th - Coronavirus: Managing diet, medications, and emotional impact

Are you worried about managing your medication or diet during the COVID-19 outbreak? Join the NKF for an episode of our FB Live series on 4/9 at 1pm est and...

Are you worried about managing your medication or diet during the COVID-19 outbr...

KristiS_NKF

•5 years ago

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egfr of >60 at 25.

Hello everybody, I am new here and i just wanted to ask some questions. Sorry if any of the below seem inappropriate, i just dont know where to turn feel v...

Hello everybody, I am new here and i just wanted to ask some questions. Sorry if...

danny101

•5 years ago

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Resources during this challenging time

Resource for dealing with challenges of the Covid 19 world https://www.kidney.org/covid-19

Resource for dealing with challenges of the Covid 19 world https://www.kidney.o...

PattyM_NKF

Moderator•5 years ago

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Kidney Chat: Ask A Nephrologist about COVID-19

The American Kidney Fund is holding a webinar on Tuesday, April 14th. The time is from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Adjust for your time zone. Use the...

The American Kidney Fund is holding a webinar on Tuesday, April 14th. The time ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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has anyone tried / been prescribed Froxiga?Dapaglifloxin?

Hi all I am new to the forum and hope there may be someone out there that can help with some information please. . My husband has stage 4 CKD. hes had a very...

Hi all I am new to the forum and hope there may be someone out there that can he...

lill22

•5 years ago

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I Need Suggestions

I am at end Stage kidney Disease. With PKD on Dialysis at Clinic 3 Days a week. On the Transplant list since March 2018. And on Dialysis since April 2019....

I am at end Stage kidney Disease. With PKD on Dialysis at Clinic 3 Days a week. ...

Cyndimae

•5 years ago

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Nocturnal Dialysis Problems

Well, I've finally started nocturnal dialysis and much to my chagrin it is not what I thought it would be. It is torture. The first couple of dialysis sessions...

Well, I've finally started nocturnal dialysis and much to my chagrin it is not w...

steve680

•5 years ago

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New to dialysis

Hello all.. my name is Can and I am a diabetic. I had a stroke about 2 years ago and have since been on disability l icing in my sister's basement. I have...

Hello all.. my name is Can and I am a diabetic. I had a stroke about 2 years ag...

New2dialysis

•5 years ago

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Pain

Another night and I can’t make it off the initial drain part on my pd machine because of pain I really don’t want to end up iN the hospital during this...

Another night and I can’t make it off the initial drain part on my pd machine be...

Acardet

•5 years ago

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Ckd and coronavirus

I am 64 years old female and was diagnosed with CKD 11 years ago. I have a blood test and the flu jab every year. Can I ask if I am 'at RISK' and receive a...

I am 64 years old female and was diagnosed with CKD 11 years ago. I have a blood...

Lelly555

•5 years ago

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Corona Virus Information

National Kidney Foundation link to information on What Kidney Patients Should Know about Covid-19 https://www.kidney.org/covid-19?

National Kidney Foundation link to information on What Kidney Patients Should Kn...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•5 years ago

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Stress of online shopping

Is anyone else finding it difficult to get the everyday shopping online (I am stage 4 CKD). The government haven't added CKD to the list of extremely...

Is anyone else finding it difficult to get the everyday shopping online (I am st...

Julesrich

•5 years ago

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Trouble Dealing with End-stage kidney Disease

I'm 32 I was told I couldn't get pregnant I got married last year and got pregnant throughout my pregnancy my kidney failed while was 5 months pregnant Drs...

I'm 32 I was told I couldn't get pregnant I got married last year and got pregna...

Acardet

•5 years ago

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One kidney covid 19

Okay so I don't have kidney disease but didn't know where to post or get help from I only have one kidney I was born with 2 but one has stopped working... Does...

Okay so I don't have kidney disease but didn't know where to post or get help fr...

Granty92

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for April 2020

National High Potassium Awareness Day

Saturday, May 2nd: NKF Virtual Education Session

Search for Response to CKD2019

For Those With Anemia Questions

Veggie Burger Question

One kidney has low function

Chronic back pain and lump on the right flank.Tested for CKD but been Said normal.Bubbly and smelly urine and decreased urine output.

AAKP Webinar for Potassium and Kidney Disease

GFR is 84, does that mean CKD?

When on Dialysis will your Creatine continue to go up ?

Facebook LIVE, April 16th - CORONAVIRUS: The myths and truths

Dialysis

TODAY'S WEBINAR ON COVID-19 AND CKD

How's everyone doing?

Stop burps and gas

E/M Codes for Kidney Transplant Evaluation

FaceBook LIVE, April 9th - Coronavirus: Managing diet, medications, and emotional impact

egfr of >60 at 25.

Resources during this challenging time

Kidney Chat: Ask A Nephrologist about COVID-19

has anyone tried / been prescribed Froxiga?Dapaglifloxin?

I Need Suggestions

Nocturnal Dialysis Problems

New to dialysis

Pain

Ckd and coronavirus

Corona Virus Information

Stress of online shopping

Trouble Dealing with End-stage kidney Disease

One kidney covid 19

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