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advice finding a nephrologist?

I'm new here (hi!). I have ADPKD, diagnosed about 4 years ago and my mother was diagnosed about 15 years ago. Both of us are still early stages. Moved to...

I'm new here (hi!). I have ADPKD, diagnosed about 4 years ago and my mother was ...

Laurefin

•3 years ago

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CKD health/diet changes and information

Hello everyone I have ckd stage 3 searching info re known can/cannot have fruits/veggies info by holistic dr. and plant based diet recipes

Hello everyone I have ckd stage 3 searching info re known can/cannot have fruits...

Curiouskay

•3 years ago

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Bad meds

I have a question....I’m type 2 diabetic. A few months ago I got really sick....no energy, no appetite , and explosive diarrhea. I took Anything I could get...

I have a question....I’m type 2 diabetic. A few months ago I got really sick.....

Norma519

•3 years ago

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I’m stage 4

Does anyone with stage 4 have symptoms of staying sleepy?

hardrock430

•3 years ago

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Renadyl/other probiotics

Does anyone have any experience of renadyl which makes strong claims for kidney improvement? https://renadyl.com/ We are considering various probiotics...

Does anyone have any experience of renadyl which makes strong claims for kidney ...

userotc

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Body Itch

Can anybody tell me at what stage do you get full body itch? Does this happen at Failure in Stage 5 CKD or when? Thanks

Can anybody tell me at what stage do you get full body itch? Does this happen at...

Hily

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Thanksgiving Dinner

Is everybody going to do a turkey dinner tomorrow in small portions, what does your dinner look like.

Is everybody going to do a turkey dinner tomorrow in small portions, what does y...

Jenjudyst

•3 years ago

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Exercise vs. Creatinine increase ?

How do you exercise regularly, and not drive up one's creatinine? I hate exercising in the first place, but it seems to benefit ckd patients in so many ways,...

How do you exercise regularly, and not drive up one's creatinine? I hate exercis...

jj76541

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Kidney biopsy and igA nephropathy (with UPDATE POST BIOPSY)

Hi. I am due for a kidney biopsy next week and wasn't given much tips on what to prepare or not do post biopsy other than stay in bed for 6hrs. Doctor told me...

Hi. I am due for a kidney biopsy next week and wasn't given much tips on what to...

agirlwithhope95

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Hair Loss

Hey all...long time lurker; first time poster. I have stage 3b kd..I started a plant based diet about a year ago. It has stabilized my labs which is great but...

Hey all...long time lurker; first time poster. I have stage 3b kd..I started a p...

Jennfla

•3 years ago

10 Replies

New Confused

Hello, first post and I have concern and frustration. I just found out by accident that my GFR is at 53, 57 last week. My wife was looking back at my labs and...

Hello, first post and I have concern and frustration. I just found out by accide...

Wheelz2120

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Creatinine 1.5Scared!

Hello I am new here I’m not sure if this is weird to post but I recently went to the ER about two weeks ago regarding a headache at the time I wasn’t sure what...

Hello I am new here I’m not sure if this is weird to post but I recently went to...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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CKD WAS OVERLOOKED AND FOUND OUT LAST YEAR

Hey everyone i'm new to this site. I have CKD STAGE. 3 Not far from stage 4. This problem was overlooked til last year when my internal med doc discovered it...

Hey everyone i'm new to this site. I have CKD STAGE. 3 Not far from stage 4. Th...

Bubbleeyesyoyo

•3 years ago

19 Replies

New drugs offer outcomes for heart health and diabetes

Here are two articles on new drugs that benefit people with CKD, diabetes and heart issues. I am wondering if anyone is on either: sotagliflozin or finerenone....

Here are two articles on new drugs that benefit people with CKD, diabetes and he...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•3 years ago

1 Reply

Restless legs

Hi everyone. I get restless legs alot of times .but my doctor says its just part and parcel of ckd ..any help ?I do use tiger balm that does help sometimes

Hi everyone. I get restless legs alot of times .but my doctor says its just part...

Suzie1995

•3 years ago

35 Replies

So Confused...

Hi, First post here. I have convinced myself I have CKD and my anxiety is now horrible. My GFR is 60, creatinine is 1.0, BUN is normal. My Potassium is low and...

Hi, First post here. I have convinced myself I have CKD and my anxiety is now ho...

MissPeace

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Very large kidney

Hey all, new here but I’m trying to see if anyone else has had a quite large kidney (or has seen one). Had an ultrasound done and my left kidney measured 23.8...

Hey all, new here but I’m trying to see if anyone else has had a quite large kid...

Feliciacarv

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Rise in creatinine levels.

Hi, My creatinine level is rising, I've done my transplant surgery 2 months ago. The lowest it has gone after the surgery was 128. Then it went up and down....

Hi, My creatinine level is rising, I've done my transplant surgery 2 months ago....

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

kidney stage 4 new to group

My GP didn't notice my kidney issue. After struggling to get the surgery to have any continuity a GP read the blood test panicked when they realised how bad it...

My GP didn't notice my kidney issue. After struggling to get the surgery to have...

deedeepal

•3 years ago

8 Replies

I’m new here and worried

My kidney function blood test which I have annually as I am treated fir high blood pressure (well controlled) dropped from 82 to 66 in a year. I have to have...

My kidney function blood test which I have annually as I am treated fir high blo...

altarica

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Amlodipine vs Losartan

Which is better with ckd?

Hidden

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Ultrasound

I got a new kidney doc who wants me to have an ultrasound.is this typical and what are they looking for?

I got a new kidney doc who wants me to have an ultrasound.is this typical and wh...

Sdillow

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Borderline high creatinine and gfr

Would like some advice or perspective from anyone who may be able to give it . Basically I have been given a creatitine score of 111 and gfr of 77 Last year...

Would like some advice or perspective from anyone who may be able to give it . B...

Ljae1

•3 years ago

7 Replies

I am leaking protein should I be concerned?

I am a little bit confused. I started leaking protein about a year ago. I believe I have a kidney problem however my PD says its normal for a person my age...

I am a little bit confused. I started leaking protein about a year ago. I believ...

MGNKF

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Fear of Staple Removal Pain

The vascular doctor tried to make a AV fistyla in my arm during the second part surgery but ended up having to do an AV graph. I now have staples going from...

The vascular doctor tried to make a AV fistyla in my arm during the second part ...

SadMad

•3 years ago

3 Replies

What next?

Now I've got over all the excitement of having an ultrasound and a response to my email to the kidney disease nurse I would like to know what next. The...

Now I've got over all the excitement of having an ultrasound and a response to m...

Love101cats

•3 years ago

7 Replies

My little confusing update.

Good morning from the land down under. I had an appointment with my Psych last week, he is just a beautiful human being and takes special interest in my...

Good morning from the land down under. I had an appointment with my Psych last w...

Winter1963

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Looking for a great, caring nephrologist in Birmingham, AL

CKD

Reeser

•3 years ago

2 Replies

VETERANS DAY

To all who served, from any nation, in any branch, from any war, We've made it another year. Always remember those who didn't get here with us. RIP

To all who served, from any nation, in any branch, from any war, We've made it a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

I'm new here. Concerned about kidney function and abdominal pain without diagnosis and need advice.

Hello! Firstly, I'm not looking for anyone to diagnose me, I've just reached a dead end with my doctor and I need more information/other perspectives if...

Hello! Firstly, I'm not looking for anyone to diagnose me, I've just reached a d...

smallson_1

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2020

advice finding a nephrologist?

CKD health/diet changes and information

Bad meds

I’m stage 4

Renadyl/other probiotics

Body Itch

Thanksgiving Dinner

Exercise vs. Creatinine increase ?

Kidney biopsy and igA nephropathy (with UPDATE POST BIOPSY)

Hair Loss

New Confused

Creatinine 1.5Scared!

CKD WAS OVERLOOKED AND FOUND OUT LAST YEAR

New drugs offer outcomes for heart health and diabetes

Restless legs

So Confused...

Very large kidney

Rise in creatinine levels.

kidney stage 4 new to group

I’m new here and worried

Amlodipine vs Losartan

Ultrasound

Borderline high creatinine and gfr

I am leaking protein should I be concerned?

Fear of Staple Removal Pain

What next?

My little confusing update.

Looking for a great, caring nephrologist in Birmingham, AL

VETERANS DAY

I'm new here. Concerned about kidney function and abdominal pain without diagnosis and need advice.

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