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Anemia and CKD

My husband has been stable in the eGFR 35 - 40 range for years but whenever he has his blood work taken his anemia is worse. His hemoglobin is now at 105....

My husband has been stable in the eGFR 35 - 40 range for years but whenever he...

RosemaryandThyme

•4 years ago

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Its my turn to worry now

Well, after over two years of stable numbers, I had a 4 point drop in my GFR. My creatinine also went up. I am frustrated but I am not going to let that stop...

Well, after over two years of stable numbers, I had a 4 point drop in my GFR. My...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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CKD AND SODIUM - WEBSITES

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/salt/ https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/sodiumckd...

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/salt/ https://www.kidney.org/a...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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CKD AND FLUID RETENTION - WEBSITES

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/fluid/ https://www.freseniuskidneycare.com/eating-well/fluid-management-on-dialysis...

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/fluid/ https://www.fresenius...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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Stage 3B Ckd

Hi all. I am new to this forum. I am a 73 yo white female. I was first diagnosed at Stage 3B 6 years ago. The doctor did not give a reason for my kidney...

Hi all. I am new to this forum. I am a 73 yo white female. I was first diagnosed...

bootsboots

•4 years ago

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Why would my GFRs decline in months?

New to possible kidney problems. Been going through countless dr visits and labs since May. Back in May my blood was pretty great besides high bilirubin but I...

New to possible kidney problems. Been going through countless dr visits and labs...

Amethyst91

•4 years ago

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Motivation

Hi has anybody felt overwhelmed with their health care? Finding strength, courage, and motivation to take care of your daily tasks that need to get done. Every...

Hi has anybody felt overwhelmed with their health care? Finding strength, courag...

Quita55

•4 years ago

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Kidney Function

Hi I have had results of gfr of 56 and a creatinine level of 96 umol/L. Have to have repeat blood test in 3 months. All other blood tests are within normal...

Hi I have had results of gfr of 56 and a creatinine level of 96 umol/L. Have to ...

Tajele

•4 years ago

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Kidney blood tests

Hi I have a gfr of 56 and a creatinine level of 96 can anyone explain these to me?

Hi I have a gfr of 56 and a creatinine level of 96 can anyone explain these to m...

Tajele

•4 years ago

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Financial help .

HELLO everyone!! I am a 22 year old with a kidney Transplant that took care of me for 11 years . But unfortunately It began to fail last week, I am looking...

HELLO everyone!! I am a 22 year old with a kidney Transplant that took care of ...

Gigi098

•4 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed need a little feedback

Just diagnosed with CKD stage 3b 43 percent should i go to a kidney dr or wait till im at gfr 30 not sure i agree with that im having lots of complications

Just diagnosed with CKD stage 3b 43 percent should i go to a kidney dr or wait ...

brianjohnson

•4 years ago

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CKD AND FINANCIAL HELP - WEBSITES

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/financial-help-treatment...

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/fina...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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GFR Dropped from 91 to 44 within 5 months, Normal?

I had lab work in March and my Creatinine was .70 & GFR 91, I had lab work again in June and my Creatinine was 1.9 and GFR 44. Can something cause this sudden...

I had lab work in March and my Creatinine was .70 & GFR 91, I had lab work again...

Tennis805

•4 years ago

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CKD & PROTEIN - WEBSITES

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/protein/ https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Protein_Guide_033019.pdf...

https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/general-nutrients/protein/ https://kitchen.kidn...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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I'm new here!

I'm new here. I just started dialysis. Hate it. My brother is a living donor. But all the red tape to get a transplant! Something about covid!

I'm new here. I just started dialysis. Hate it. My brother is a living donor. Bu...

godspeed

•4 years ago

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new to this

Hello , I recently was in hospital and at the follow up with mt GP he told me I reached Stage 3 during my stay. Since I have had issues with vision and I am...

Hello , I recently was in hospital and at the follow up with mt GP he told me I ...

gpvg

•4 years ago

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I need to lose weight but due to surgery cannot exercise or eat high fibre diet! What should I eat for stage 3 kidney disease?

Healthy eating with kidney disease

Mogmog

•4 years ago

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Nasal Irrigation Procedure to avoid Coronavirus

(Reposting - the earlier post was deleted because of an untrusted link) Hello -- I just wanted to pass on information about a simple home procedure to avoid...

(Reposting - the earlier post was deleted because of an untrusted link) Hello -...

GBear

•4 years ago

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Low Protein Diet

Link to information on pasta and low protein CKD diet. https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/pasta-and-low-protein-diet

Link to information on pasta and low protein CKD diet. https://www.kidney.org/a...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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Sodium Bicarbonate

Hi, I have been taking sodium bicarbonate to slower my progression of PKD. It is causing me a lot of gas, anyone else have this problem and what is your...

Hi, I have been taking sodium bicarbonate to slower my progression of PKD. It i...

Jenjudyst

•4 years ago

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CKD - REDUCING THE RATE OF PROGRESSION - WEBSITES

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-lower-creatinine CKD AND PLANT PROTEIN WEBSITES...

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-lower-creatinine CKD AND PLANT P...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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Will I be diagnosed with CKD next Friday??

Hi, I am 50 years old, unmarried and living alone. I have no friends or relatives. 2 weeks ago I noticed swelling in both of my ankles. I thought it was due to...

Hi, I am 50 years old, unmarried and living alone. I have no friends or relative...

francis20520

•4 years ago

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kidney calcification

hello everyone I am new. I am really worried and would appreciate your views. I went for an ultrasound on Friday to check my liver and it was clear, however...

hello everyone I am new. I am really worried and would appreciate your views. I...

Sass121

•4 years ago

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CKD KIDNEY TRANSPLANT - WEBSITES

https://healthunlocked.com/transplant-support https://www.rsnhope.org https://www.facebook.com/Kidney-Transplant-Recipient-Support-Group-113736892038623/...

https://healthunlocked.com/transplant-support https://www.rsnhope.org https://w...

My_Kidneys

•4 years ago

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Funding

Does anyone have any good advice on extra monetary help? I just have Medicare.

Fallingapot

•4 years ago

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Gout Flare

Hello all, I wanted to get anyone’s take on something I’m going through. My nephrologist started me on Allopurinol because I was having gout flares before....

Hello all, I wanted to get anyone’s take on something I’m going through. My nep...

shpar

•4 years ago

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New to Stage 4 CKD

I am 47 years old and have stage 4 ckd and congestive heart failure. My EGR is at 22 and ejection fraction is at 23% My kidney doc told me to look to family...

I am 47 years old and have stage 4 ckd and congestive heart failure. My EGR is ...

thomascald

•4 years ago

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Rapid drop in GFR

First of all I don't actually have Kidney Disease but I'd really appreciate some advice etc. Within the space of 2 months my eGFR has dropped 12 points from 78...

First of all I don't actually have Kidney Disease but I'd really appreciate some...

Satanslittlehelper

•4 years ago

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I need a support person

Does anyone know of a program that offers a support person after I get my transplant? I do not have a lot of money so I could not afford a home health aid. But...

Does anyone know of a program that offers a support person after I get my transp...

godspeed

•4 years ago

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Rollercoaster Emotions.

Kidney Transplant Feb' 2020, struggling with fluid retention, alternate between good or bad days !. Creatine 150/190 so I worry about my precious GIFT...

Kidney Transplant Feb' 2020, struggling with fluid retention, alternate betwee...

daxielovinglady

•4 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2020

Anemia and CKD

Its my turn to worry now

CKD AND SODIUM - WEBSITES

CKD AND FLUID RETENTION - WEBSITES

Stage 3B Ckd

Why would my GFRs decline in months?

Motivation

Kidney Function

Kidney blood tests

Financial help .

Newly Diagnosed need a little feedback

CKD AND FINANCIAL HELP - WEBSITES

GFR Dropped from 91 to 44 within 5 months, Normal?

CKD & PROTEIN - WEBSITES

I'm new here!

new to this

I need to lose weight but due to surgery cannot exercise or eat high fibre diet! What should I eat for stage 3 kidney disease?

Nasal Irrigation Procedure to avoid Coronavirus

Low Protein Diet

Sodium Bicarbonate

CKD - REDUCING THE RATE OF PROGRESSION - WEBSITES

Will I be diagnosed with CKD next Friday??

kidney calcification

CKD KIDNEY TRANSPLANT - WEBSITES

Funding

Gout Flare

New to Stage 4 CKD

Rapid drop in GFR

I need a support person

Rollercoaster Emotions.

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