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Clear Urine

I knew that there is a problem with my kidneys when I noticed that my urine is completely clear. And I was right. Anyone else experienced that? Did it ever go...

I knew that there is a problem with my kidneys when I noticed that my urine is c...

Jojoteacher

•4 years ago

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Stage 2 CKD

I’m new here and petrified. I’m 57 year old Caucasian female. After a year of extremely high blood pressure that takes 4-5 different medicines to somewhat...

I’m new here and petrified. I’m 57 year old Caucasian female. After a year of ex...

Jojoteacher

•4 years ago

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New to kidney failure. Now what?

I was only diagnosed about 3 weeks ago followed by Thyroid Failure and Diabetes on top of my two year struggle with heart failure. My shock came from the GFR...

I was only diagnosed about 3 weeks ago followed by Thyroid Failure and Diabetes...

Love100cats

•4 years ago

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Why is my BP going down?

Been on BP meds since my early 30's controlled until I was diagnosed with stage 3 ckd (GFR35) started increasing and they added medication. Taking 2 different...

Been on BP meds since my early 30's controlled until I was diagnosed with stage ...

itzmich

•4 years ago

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How to deal with constant hunger in a diabetic, hypertense, and with renal insufficiency patient?

Hello, I am new in this community and I am seeking some advice for my mom, who is 65 years old, has been diabetic since 2006 and a diagnosed hypertense since...

Hello, I am new in this community and I am seeking some advice for my mom, who i...

ellistoryteller

•4 years ago

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What do you eat when you don’t feel like eating?

I am very close to needing dialysis. On June 1 it was like someone through a switch, I’m exhausted all the time, I have nausea, indigestion, and no appetite....

I am very close to needing dialysis. On June 1 it was like someone through a sw...

LavenderRabbit

•4 years ago

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NKF Patient Ambassador Opportunity

NKF is looking to find a patient ambassador who has diabetes type 2 and early stage kidney disease who is knowledgeable about their health conditions and is...

NKF is looking to find a patient ambassador who has diabetes type 2 and early st...

KristiS_NKF

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Avoiding dialysis with natural approaches

Hi everyone! I’m new to this community. I was hoping to find people who have reversed end stage renal disease and/or diabetes naturally. My mom’s latest GFR...

Hi everyone! I’m new to this community. I was hoping to find people who have rev...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Albumin Creatinine Ratio Urine

At his last blood test my husbands Albumine /Creatinine level was 34.5. It is supposed to be under 2. His kidney specialist says it's because he eats too...

At his last blood test my husbands Albumine /Creatinine level was 34.5. It is s...

RosemaryandThyme

•4 years ago

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Unexplained Kidney Pain - Can you help?

Hi, Sorry I’m advance for the long message. I’m new to this forum so I don’t know much about kidney disease. I’ve been having consistent kidney pain for the...

Hi, Sorry I’m advance for the long message. I’m new to this forum so I don’t kn...

Melbyb76

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Protein intake ?

I have a gfr of a 31. I have maintain this give or take a few points over the past year and a half I was wondering what time of day You all take your blood...

I have a gfr of a 31. I have maintain this give or take a few points over the pa...

Dan1234567

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Seeking a salt substitute

Since I went on a low sodium diet due to heart failure and kidney disease, I have been searching for a salt substitute that I like, while avoiding anything...

Since I went on a low sodium diet due to heart failure and kidney disease, I hav...

Aidancree

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Learning

New to this group dont know much when it comes to kidney disease I need to learn

New to this group dont know much when it comes to kidney disease I need to learn...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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??????? Help

How do you deleted a repeated post

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Kidney stint

I have had a birth defect I have ms and 2 kidney stints it still aches even tho they have been removed is this normal

I have had a birth defect I have ms and 2 kidney stints it still aches even tho ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Newley Diagnosed

I just learned I have PKD/CKD. At this point I’m trying to find out all I can about this disease. I was born with only one kidney so I am extremely concerned...

I just learned I have PKD/CKD. At this point I’m trying to find out all I can a...

Karen1222

•4 years ago

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Loneliness, specially in COVID times.

People are fed up of listening to complains, one or another. They are not ready to listen as they behave like nothing is wrong with me- all is well-after the...

People are fed up of listening to complains, one or another. They are not ready ...

Faqir

•4 years ago

1 Reply

GFR

What is baseline GFR ?

Mojo89

•4 years ago

2 Replies

GFR info

Can your gfr increase from 8-20 gfr on dialysis

Mojo89

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I think I'm on track for CKD, what do you guys think?

Hi, I'm new here, I am so happy to have found this board! In advance I want to thank you for reading all this, and I realize not to expect medical advice. I...

Hi, I'm new here, I am so happy to have found this board! In advance I want to t...

Stacybryan76

•4 years ago

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childhood neph & hypertrophy. GFR down from 97 to 68 in 2 yrs. 38 yrs old. Not considered CKD but have adema & cramps. should i be worried?

Childhood nephrectomy and compensatory hypertrophy with rapidly declining GFR. Not CKD (yet)?

Childhood nephrectomy and compensatory hypertrophy with rapidly declining GFR. N...

Smm5674

•4 years ago

2 Replies

CT with our without Contrast

Has anyone had a CT without contrast that has provided a sufficiently readable result? My son has lost all function in his left kidney and a blockage is...

Has anyone had a CT without contrast that has provided a sufficiently readable r...

Diane6766

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition I' new here, but I have been "there" for 88 years. Now trying to navigate the trials and tribulations of a ckd diet. I would be very...

Diet and Nutrition I' new here, but I have been "there" for 88 years. Now trying...

Mavan

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Transplant confusion

I'm kind of confused here.i was reading about a three year cutoff of coverage if transplant meds and something about legislation being pushed thru to extend...

I'm kind of confused here.i was reading about a three year cutoff of coverage if...

S_dillow

•4 years ago

2 Replies

I am seeking guidance on what I can do to raise my GFR and lower my Creatin and BUN levels by whatever means. Thanks

I will listen to any advice.

Aidancree

•4 years ago

10 Replies

UK v US Kidney Measurement

Hello my reading here in Caribbean is only 24. This is much lower than my eFGR in UK. I have recently had antibiotics for a urinary infection and that affects...

Hello my reading here in Caribbean is only 24. This is much lower than my eFGR i...

Anniel

•4 years ago

1 Reply

The American Kidney Fund has made access easy for those looking for recipes at various stages of CKD.

This arrived in my inbox today and I thought I'd share it with everyone looking for another place to find recipes for your specific situation. I hope this...

This arrived in my inbox today and I thought I'd share it with everyone looking ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Blood results - I don't know what they mean!

Hello everyone, I'm new to this so please bear with me. I have recently been diagnosed with severe auto-immune hypothyroidism for which I have begun treatment....

Hello everyone, I'm new to this so please bear with me. I have recently been dia...

Sarfran

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Orbital MRI with gadolinium ?

Hello As of last week my eGFR is 59 and my creatinine is 89, which I've been drifting around for almost 3 years. I have voiced my concern to the radiologist...

Hello As of last week my eGFR is 59 and my creatinine is 89, which I've been dr...

Lynndeb

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Information to Support You in Taking Care of your Kidneys

There are always requests about things you can or can't eat with CKD. I've included a link to a lot of information. You can select the area you want to...

There are always requests about things you can or can't eat with CKD. I've incl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2020

Clear Urine

Stage 2 CKD

New to kidney failure. Now what?

Why is my BP going down?

How to deal with constant hunger in a diabetic, hypertense, and with renal insufficiency patient?

What do you eat when you don’t feel like eating?

NKF Patient Ambassador Opportunity

Avoiding dialysis with natural approaches

Albumin Creatinine Ratio Urine

Unexplained Kidney Pain - Can you help?

Protein intake ?

Seeking a salt substitute

Learning

??????? Help

Kidney stint

Newley Diagnosed

Loneliness, specially in COVID times.

GFR

GFR info

I think I'm on track for CKD, what do you guys think?

childhood neph & hypertrophy. GFR down from 97 to 68 in 2 yrs. 38 yrs old. Not considered CKD but have adema & cramps. should i be worried?

CT with our without Contrast

Diet and Nutrition

Transplant confusion

I am seeking guidance on what I can do to raise my GFR and lower my Creatin and BUN levels by whatever means. Thanks

UK v US Kidney Measurement

The American Kidney Fund has made access easy for those looking for recipes at various stages of CKD.

Blood results - I don't know what they mean!

Orbital MRI with gadolinium ?

Information to Support You in Taking Care of your Kidneys

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