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Thank you

Thank you to all who responded to my Procrit inquiry. Your comments are very valuable. I have learned, and continue to learn more from this group supporting...

Thank you to all who responded to my Procrit inquiry. Your comments are very val...

Rognoni

•4 years ago

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Diabetes and Kidney Disease

This is a link to CDC article on Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What to Eat https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/eat-well/what-to-eat.html

This is a link to CDC article on Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What to Eat https:...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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Cardiac Catheterization on top of Type 2 Diabetes and CKD

I am female, age 77 have Type 2 diabetes, Stage 3B CKD, no thyroid gland, and now a heart condition. Due to have cardiac catheterization in September. I had to...

I am female, age 77 have Type 2 diabetes, Stage 3B CKD, no thyroid gland, and no...

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•4 years ago

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New Parathyroid Issue

Hello, At my recent visit to my nephrologist with labs, I found out that I now am having issues with my parathyroid. The normal value is 15-75 and mine went...

Hello, At my recent visit to my nephrologist with labs, I found out that I now ...

Hawaiilover

•4 years ago

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Urate

Hi had blood tests and my urate came back 0.44 is this high?

Jaja12

•4 years ago

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Procrit Injection. How often & what dosage? At home?

Lack of energy, feeling very tired. Procrit helps for a short period of time. My doctor insists that I should go to him once a month for the injection but if...

Lack of energy, feeling very tired. Procrit helps for a short period of time. My...

Rognoni

•4 years ago

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Some good news

I thought I posted some good news earlier this week, but I cant find it. So I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I'm happy to report getting good lab...

I thought I posted some good news earlier this week, but I cant find it. So I'm...

drmind

•4 years ago

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COVID-19 Lifestyle

Hello all! I just wanted to reach out to everyone here and see how they’re doing throughout this pandemic? As people dealing with CKD, we are at risk to...

Hello all! I just wanted to reach out to everyone here and see how they’re doi...

shpar

•4 years ago

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Symptons

I'm at Stage4 , is it normal to hurt under your ribs?

hardrock430

•4 years ago

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Confused about CKD Stage 3

I am confused about CKD- stage 3 and eGFR African114 mL/min/1.73 >59 mL/min/1.73, This is all new to me! I do not know what any of this means! I have colon...

I am confused about CKD- stage 3 and eGFR African114 mL/min/1.73 >59 mL/min/1.73...

MustangSallee

•4 years ago

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Curious

Is itching all over a normal thing in kidney disease?

S_dillow

•4 years ago

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Are the symptoms always the same?

I'm sure the answer is no. But being diagnosed at a time when you don't have personal contact puts you at a disadvantage. So I know all the big stuff but I...

I'm sure the answer is no. But being diagnosed at a time when you don't have per...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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Protein in urine

What does it mean when you have protein in your urine?

Cook64

•4 years ago

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Do I need another opinion?

I was diagnosed in December with Stage 3 Kidney disease (GFR 39) but my doctor said it was probably not accurate since I had severe diarrhea which turned out...

I was diagnosed in December with Stage 3 Kidney disease (GFR 39) but my doctor s...

Matimus

•4 years ago

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Anyone Working on Dialysis?

I'm 57 and have stage 4 CKD. They have found no "official" cause. I have T2 diabetes, but it is considered in control (or it was until they stopped my...

I'm 57 and have stage 4 CKD. They have found no "official" cause. I have T2 diab...

barbara55109

•4 years ago

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Swollen feet and ankles

Good morning. Hi, I'm Stasie. I'm in my 80's and up until my CKD diagnosis 2 years ago, I felt as if I was in my 60's. Anyway, I've enjoyed a very healthy...

Good morning. Hi, I'm Stasie. I'm in my 80's and up until my CKD diagnosis 2 y...

drmind

•4 years ago

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Loss of appetite

Anyone experience appetite loss with CKD? This sort of come out of the blue....

shrnk

•4 years ago

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CKD and ileostomy

anyone here have kidney failure due to ileostomy?

barbara55109

•4 years ago

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After being an active poster, months ago I stopped receiving Health Unlocked posts.

My efforts to find the cause and how to be "reactivated" failed. I wondered if it might be due to the daily number of increasing posts that caused this? If...

My efforts to find the cause and how to be "reactivated" failed. I wondered if ...

FlowerPreciousLover

•4 years ago

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Any Ideas?

has anyone got any tips for getting rid of that horrible 'amonia' taste in your mouth? I've got CKD

has anyone got any tips for getting rid of that horrible 'amonia' taste in your...

Skyblue132

•4 years ago

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No half moons on nails

I have just noticed that I no longer have half moons on my nails. No idea how long they have been like this. Is this a sign of vitamin deficiency? Anything to...

I have just noticed that I no longer have half moons on my nails. No idea how lo...

Redsong

•4 years ago

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HbA1c and blood sugars.

I have stage 4 kidney failure and diabetes as well as thyroid and heart failure. I'm very new to kidney failure and diabetes. Ive been asked to do daily blood...

I have stage 4 kidney failure and diabetes as well as thyroid and heart failure....

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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Cheese

Does anybody have a good substitute for cheese? I have polycystic kidneys and have changed my diet drastically but I still miss cheese my cheese. Hard to...

Does anybody have a good substitute for cheese? I have polycystic kidneys and h...

Jenjudyst

•4 years ago

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Therapist

Does anyone that lives in the south Florida Area recommend a good therapist ?If so can u please give me their info please

Does anyone that lives in the south Florida Area recommend a good therapist ?If ...

Acardet

•4 years ago

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KD discomfort

I have very advanced kidney disease resulting in severe swelling of legs and feet There is much discomfort and the occasional pain. Anyone else experiencing...

I have very advanced kidney disease resulting in severe swelling of legs and fee...

hinch32

•4 years ago

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Hi. Since last using this forum I have been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Now with the prospect of chemotherapy, how do I improve eGFR?

CKD + chemo

esperanta

•4 years ago

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Food tracker

Can someone post the USDA website again that has the food tracker? Thanks in advance

Can someone post the USDA website again that has the food tracker? Thanks in adv...

drmind

•4 years ago

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Stage 4 ckd with Congestive Heart Failure

I was in the hospital last month for my CHF. Lungs were filling with fluid and couldn't breathe. I am 47 years old. They checked my kidney function as I also...

I was in the hospital last month for my CHF. Lungs were filling with fluid and c...

thomascald

•4 years ago

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Lowering of uremic toxins

has anyone tried Kremezin or Renadyl to lower uremic toxins? Do these drugs really work as the concept is different

has anyone tried Kremezin or Renadyl to lower uremic toxins? Do these drugs re...

vinadhun2

•4 years ago

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Kidney diet trackers

Hi All I am wondering if anyone has advice or experience on a good kidney diet tracker please. I have been using the davita diet tracker for the past 6 months...

Hi All I am wondering if anyone has advice or experience on a good kidney diet t...

lill22

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2020

Thank you

Diabetes and Kidney Disease

Cardiac Catheterization on top of Type 2 Diabetes and CKD

New Parathyroid Issue

Urate

Procrit Injection. How often & what dosage? At home?

Some good news

COVID-19 Lifestyle

Symptons

Confused about CKD Stage 3

Curious

Are the symptoms always the same?

Protein in urine

Do I need another opinion?

Anyone Working on Dialysis?

Swollen feet and ankles

Loss of appetite

CKD and ileostomy

After being an active poster, months ago I stopped receiving Health Unlocked posts.

Any Ideas?

No half moons on nails

HbA1c and blood sugars.

Cheese

Therapist

KD discomfort

Hi. Since last using this forum I have been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Now with the prospect of chemotherapy, how do I improve eGFR?

Food tracker

Stage 4 ckd with Congestive Heart Failure

Lowering of uremic toxins

Kidney diet trackers

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