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Hemodialysis

Hello out there my name is Quita 55and I have a question in 12 days I will be having surgery for artriovenous fistula. I hear one of the side effects of...

Hello out there my name is Quita 55and I have a question in 12 days I will be h...

Quita55

•4 years ago

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If hypertension is the cause of my CKD, wouldn't maintaining a healthy blood pressure keep my renal numbers stabe?

1st Nephrologist diagnosis was CKD due to 10 years of undiagnosed hypertension & weight gain. Creatinine was 1.7 with 45 GFR. I then lost 50 lbs in 3 months by...

1st Nephrologist diagnosis was CKD due to 10 years of undiagnosed hypertension &...

Venting67

•4 years ago

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Weight loss

How can I eat more calories on renal diet? I continue to lose weight and have never had this problem before. In fact, I've always been overweight. It is...

How can I eat more calories on renal diet? I continue to lose weight and have ne...

Green306

•4 years ago

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High ALKP (Alkaline Phosphatase) - is it a result of Renal Failure?

Is high Alkaline Phosphatase )ALKP) cause by renal failure, or possibly if one has a high ALKP - this may be the reason for the renal failure? What is the...

Is high Alkaline Phosphatase )ALKP) cause by renal failure, or possibly if one h...

HopeKidney

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Allergy medication

Thank you everyone to all of your Ideas on foods to eat I really appreciate it I have another question about allergy medication I seem to be getting all kinds...

Thank you everyone to all of your Ideas on foods to eat I really appreciate it I...

Dan1234567

•4 years ago

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Eliquis and onset of Declining Kidney Function

Just wondering if anyone has seen a correlation to Eliquis or similar drugs and declining kidney values in bloodwork? All normal values including...

Just wondering if anyone has seen a correlation to Eliquis or similar drugs and ...

Phantom1234

•4 years ago

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Food ideas

I know everyone is different but could anyone at at Stage 3 share their meals and diet with me please breakfast lunch dinner and maybe some snacks ? I research...

I know everyone is different but could anyone at at Stage 3 share their meals an...

Dan1234567

•4 years ago

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Is a very high PTH related to kidney failure?

Hi, is a very high PTH related to kidney failure (egfr 8)? Is there a way to treat it?

Hi, is a very high PTH related to kidney failure (egfr 8)? Is there a way to tre...

HopeKidney

•4 years ago

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Just exhausted....

Hi all. Does anyone relate? I am just soooo tired all of the time. It doesn’t matter how long I sleep for, it isn’t enough! I went to bed at 8.30 pm and woke...

Hi all. Does anyone relate? I am just soooo tired all of the time. It doesn’t ma...

Winter1963

•4 years ago

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How to find a Kidney

How do you go about finding a Kidney donor for someone that has blood type O+ and is not on Dialysis and does not want to be on Dialysis. 64 year-old Male last...

How do you go about finding a Kidney donor for someone that has blood type O+ an...

Ladysingsblue

•4 years ago

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Good News or not!

At last I've had results of ultrasound. I have to phone g.p. in the week to discuss implications. But the wording is a bit difficult to follow. For example; a...

At last I've had results of ultrasound. I have to phone g.p. in the week to disc...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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Refusing dialysis

Anyone has chronic kidney disease and experiencing stomach pains? Refusing dialysis, because don't want the burden of leaving house 3 days a week to go to a...

Anyone has chronic kidney disease and experiencing stomach pains? Refusing dia...

Ladysingsblue

•4 years ago

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New patient!

Is there a list of questions I should ask my nephrologist when I go for my first visit? I have my bloodwork information for the past 2 years and a list of...

Is there a list of questions I should ask my nephrologist when I go for my first...

gagajones

•4 years ago

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Are kidneys ok?

If a ultrasound shows no problems with my kidneys but my gfr is betweenn25 and 29 what could the problem be? I just don't get it. I have symptoms like...

If a ultrasound shows no problems with my kidneys but my gfr is betweenn25 and 2...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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Turmeric!

So over the last couple of months I’ve made it a point to have a fruit smoothie every morning. It’s always: blueberries, strawberries, and an apple. Recently I...

So over the last couple of months I’ve made it a point to have a fruit smoothie ...

shpar

•4 years ago

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More confused than ever!

I had been waiting patiently for the results of my kidney ultrasound. Thought I would phone surgery again and they had them! Receptionist read out letter...

I had been waiting patiently for the results of my kidney ultrasound. Thought I ...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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CKD and Crohns with Humira

My mother-in-law has stage 4/5 kidney disease, but she also has Crohn’s disease and Raynaud’s disease. I was doing some research on Humira and...

My mother-in-law has stage 4/5 kidney disease, but she also has Crohn’s disease ...

Dalmama

•4 years ago

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CKD and Low Haemoglobin and RBC

My father is under treatment for CKD for last 24 months now. We are seeing creatinine now at 2.1mg/dl and lower protein loss. However, the blood (CBC) metrics...

My father is under treatment for CKD for last 24 months now. We are seeing creat...

Abhishek_India

•4 years ago

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Frequent urination and kidney failure.

Hi there everyone My name is Scott . I live in New Zealand and I have stage 4 kidney disease- IGA nephritis.- GFR 25 I was wondering if anyone has the same...

Hi there everyone My name is Scott . I live in New Zealand and I have stage 4 ...

Kiwikidney

•4 years ago

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Serum or urine measure for CKD?

How can you judge progress with CKD if there appears to be conflict between serum and urine test results? My mum has CKD stage 3 and had a cancerous kidney...

How can you judge progress with CKD if there appears to be conflict between seru...

userotc

•4 years ago

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Scarring on small kidney after chronic kidney infections

Hi I had an ultrasound last year and they said my left kidney was much smaller than the other and had scarring on it. I’ve had several bad kidney infections...

Hi I had an ultrasound last year and they said my left kidney was much smaller t...

Mpr2

•4 years ago

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Quercetin

Has anyone taken quercetin with CKD ? I have read positive things and will consult my Dr , just wanting any first hand knowledge.

Has anyone taken quercetin with CKD ? I have read positive things and will con...

c0wboy61

•4 years ago

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Cholestrol and CKD

Has anyone noticed increased cholestrol with CKD? If so, did it/you correct & how? My 64-yr old mum's total cholestrol has steadily increased by 37% up to...

Has anyone noticed increased cholestrol with CKD? If so, did it/you correct & ho...

userotc

•4 years ago

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Hi, I am new here. I’m very depressed over...take your pick....Dialysis, COVID-19, my husband’s Alzheimer’s.......

Hi, I’m likely facing dialysis sooner than later, I have a tendency to sluff off sodium, so it runs low/normal, I’m thinking Zoloft is the only antidepressant...

Hi, I’m likely facing dialysis sooner than later, I have a tendency to sluff off...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Multivitamins

What are you taking? I've been taking Centrum (from Costco) but I'm not sure if it's suitable for CKD. Any idea? Thanks.

What are you taking? I've been taking Centrum (from Costco) but I'm not sure if ...

GeeMoney

•4 years ago

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What do you think about this information?

I was sent some articles on fairly new drugs that are supposed to be good for patients with diabetes, CKD and even cardiac issues. I am curious if anyone is...

I was sent some articles on fairly new drugs that are supposed to be good for pa...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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Hello I’m new here

My name is Geraldine. I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 CKD and I am interested in improving my health and looking for support from people with the same...

My name is Geraldine. I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 CKD and I am interested i...

Goodgirl77

•4 years ago

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EGFR MEASUREMENT

I normally live in UK but currently live in the Caribbean and my renal results are measured using the USA formula which I think is slightly different. My...

I normally live in UK but currently live in the Caribbean and my renal results a...

Anniel

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Keto acids for CKD with Type 2 diabetes & HBP

Can keto acids help to slow progression in someone that has moderate CKD and type 2 diabetes and HBP? Are they only recommended if someone is malnourished? I...

Can keto acids help to slow progression in someone that has moderate CKD and typ...

bravo10

•4 years ago

1 Reply

CKD stage 3

Hi , I’m a 59 yr old female that was diagnosed with CKD earlier this year. I don’t have high BP and I don’t have diabetes and I am not overweight.I had a MRI...

Hi , I’m a 59 yr old female that was diagnosed with CKD earlier this year. I do...

Cheller0566

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2020

Hemodialysis

If hypertension is the cause of my CKD, wouldn't maintaining a healthy blood pressure keep my renal numbers stabe?

Weight loss

High ALKP (Alkaline Phosphatase) - is it a result of Renal Failure?

Allergy medication

Eliquis and onset of Declining Kidney Function

Food ideas

Is a very high PTH related to kidney failure?

Just exhausted....

How to find a Kidney

Good News or not!

Refusing dialysis

New patient!

Are kidneys ok?

Turmeric!

More confused than ever!

CKD and Crohns with Humira

CKD and Low Haemoglobin and RBC

Frequent urination and kidney failure.

Serum or urine measure for CKD?

Scarring on small kidney after chronic kidney infections

Quercetin

Cholestrol and CKD

Hi, I am new here. I’m very depressed over...take your pick....Dialysis, COVID-19, my husband’s Alzheimer’s.......

Multivitamins

What do you think about this information?

Hello I’m new here

EGFR MEASUREMENT

Keto acids for CKD with Type 2 diabetes & HBP

CKD stage 3

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