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efgr of 4....refusing dialysis ... need information

Hi there My wife has been on both PD and hemo for 5 years but is now refusing any dialysis ..... and im worried how long she has left...

Hi there My wife has been on both PD and hemo for 5 years but is ...

brianthesnail

•4 years ago

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Mom with stage 3

Any young moms with stage 3? Have 3 year old. How do you handle being so tired

Lo10

•4 years ago

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creatinine levels

I just got my bloodwork back...The following were mid to lower levels and normal.. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Protein and Phosphate...my creatinine was at...

I just got my bloodwork back...The following were mid to lower levels and normal...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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CKD and maintaining GFR

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Harpen

•4 years ago

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GFR calculated abbreviated MDRD

I have had results for this test from 2016 onwards and they range from 57 the lowest to 76. My latest result is 74ml/min/1.73m2 ( >90ml/min/1.73m2) What...

I have had results for this test from 2016 onwards and they range from 57 the lo...

sobs1962

•4 years ago

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hello, any advice would be nice.

well i have lupus. i've been tested on and off ... i get tested couple of days ago and my urine test for protein says i have 0.3g/L . so it's flagged as HI...

well i have lupus. i've been tested on and off ... i get tested couple of days a...

doug_johnson

•4 years ago

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I had my Rituximab about 3 months ago as I got MCD. I would like to know from people experiences how long does it takes to feel the benefits

Rituximab & results

JAQUEKB

•4 years ago

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Diet changes, it is complicated

I had a slip in my GFR in November. I had an gastritis this fall and although I did not take anything, it may have impacted me. I also had fallen away from my...

I had a slip in my GFR in November. I had an gastritis this fall and although I ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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my 21ts birthday 🤣💚

Hello I'm happy to share with you this shirt that i wear in my birthday it make all my friend and family laughing on me🤣💚

Hello I'm happy to share with you this shirt that i wear in my birthday it make ...

Stellinaa

•4 years ago

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Stage 4 kidney failure

I’m at Stage 4 kidney failure, does anyone have the pain under your ribs and in your back? No appetite much and nothing is helping the swelling, love talking...

I’m at Stage 4 kidney failure, does anyone have the pain under your ribs and in ...

hardrock430

•4 years ago

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Is your GFR in the tank from a creatinine test?

I have been dealing with high creatinine 1.7-1.8 for years (am a body builder). My doctor basically said I'm in stage 3 kidney failure which induced plenty of...

I have been dealing with high creatinine 1.7-1.8 for years (am a body builder). ...

SwingGuru

•4 years ago

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Apple Cider Vinegar and Kidney Disease

I’ve read that Apple Cider Vinigar is good for level 3 kidney disease. My dietician recommended I take a tablespoon before each meal in a glass of water. I’ve...

I’ve read that Apple Cider Vinigar is good for level 3 kidney disease. My dietic...

Dllfb

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Need help

Hi I'm on dialysis and have mental health problems to I feel frustrated all time because of my high blood pressure n mental health im havein relly bad problems...

Hi I'm on dialysis and have mental health problems to I feel frustrated all time...

Needafreind

•4 years ago

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Community Guidelines

Community Guidelines As a member of HealthUnlocked you are expected to follow a few basic guidelines to ensure that every user feels safe and comfortable...

Community Guidelines As a member of HealthUnlocked you are expected to follow a ...

Bet117

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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PD Newbie

I just started home cycler peritoneal dialysis and would like to hear people's experiences with different products. Am considering a dialysis belt instead of...

I just started home cycler peritoneal dialysis and would like to hear people's e...

Quercusalba

•4 years ago

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eGFR decreased 20 in one year

For the past few years, my eGFR has always been around 116-119. However, my recent eGFR rate was 96. I know this is still in the normal range, but I’m...

For the past few years, my eGFR has always been around 116-119. However, my rece...

Hockey-mom

•4 years ago

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Warning Signs of Kidney Disease article from Web MD

This article gives some early signs of possible Chronic Kidney Disease. These signs could be for other conditions also, and is best you contact your Doctor if...

This article gives some early signs of possible Chronic Kidney Disease. These s...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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Help with questions to ask my doctor. Efgr of 60

hello just after some general advise really. Ive just turned 31 and have had about 5 uti in the last year some really horrible and difficult to shift. After...

hello just after some general advise really. Ive just turned 31 and have had abo...

N_N_D

•4 years ago

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Increase in filtration rate?!

I hear a lot about the importance of a kidney-friendly diet for kidney patients. But what I don't quite understand is if this diet actually helps the kidneys...

I hear a lot about the importance of a kidney-friendly diet for kidney patients....

Sharam

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Kidney Transplant process

Hi all! I'm writing because my husband has been referred for a transplant. He is 54 years old and is in end stage and on home dialysis since December 8th 2020....

Hi all! I'm writing because my husband has been referred for a transplant. He is...

brynat2

•4 years ago

7 Replies

So Tired

I am stage 3 B and feel so tired that I have to take caffeine pill in the morning to get going. I also have Ulcerative colitis so that contributes. But the...

I am stage 3 B and feel so tired that I have to take caffeine pill in the mornin...

dkljj2020

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Creatinine levels?

Good morning ☀️ Can someone please share with me some ways of lowering my Creatinine? My Gfr is going up and down in high 20s & low 30s & the cause is my...

Good morning ☀️ Can someone please share with me some ways of lowering my Creati...

Dan1234567

•4 years ago

18 Replies

question if anyone have experience that kidney function only improve for certain period but after that it’s stopped improving. Is that true?

question if anyone have experience that kidney function only improve for certain...

Savreen1

•4 years ago

7 Replies

What to take for pain instead of NSIDs?

Having bouts of arthritis and sciatica pain and reading that I am not to take any NSIDs...and taking Tylenol doesn’t seem to touch the pain...I’m asking what...

Having bouts of arthritis and sciatica pain and reading that I am not to take an...

Dllfb

•4 years ago

7 Replies

any advice appreciated

Hi all, I'm 52 with a gfr of 60, I had a kidney scan and everything looks fine. All other tests are normal, no blood pressure issues or diabetes. Does anyone...

Hi all, I'm 52 with a gfr of 60, I had a kidney scan and everything looks fine. ...

Earlc

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Morning pain

I would like to know if anyone else is experiencing what I am. Every morning between 4 and 5 AM, my back starts hurting. It may or may not be my kidneys...

I would like to know if anyone else is experiencing what I am. Every morning be...

LavenderRabbit

•4 years ago

10 Replies

What are stages 3a talking about?

Questions I’ve been reading posts of people saying they have stage 3a what does that mean? I’ve been told that it goes 1 to 5 I am at stage 4 gfr 16 national...

Questions I’ve been reading posts of people saying they have stage 3a what does ...

CrazyLady46

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Falling Haemoglobin and high Platelet

My father was diagnosed with CKD 2 years back. His blood metrics have starting showing signs of deterioration with haemoglobin at 8.9 and high platelets. The...

My father was diagnosed with CKD 2 years back. His blood metrics have starting s...

Abhishek_India

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Borderline Small Kidneys

Hi! I am fairly new to this. My PCP moved so I changed to a new doctor who did bloodwork and referred me to a nephrologist because my eGFR was 36. He had me...

Hi! I am fairly new to this. My PCP moved so I changed to a new doctor who did ...

bluesette

•4 years ago

2 Replies

eGFR results for black people

Why do the eGFR results for black people need to be multiplied by 1.2 on the uk

Surehope

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for February 2021

efgr of 4....refusing dialysis ... need information

Mom with stage 3

creatinine levels

CKD and maintaining GFR

GFR calculated abbreviated MDRD

hello, any advice would be nice.

I had my Rituximab about 3 months ago as I got MCD. I would like to know from people experiences how long does it takes to feel the benefits

Diet changes, it is complicated

my 21ts birthday 🤣💚

Stage 4 kidney failure

Is your GFR in the tank from a creatinine test?

Apple Cider Vinegar and Kidney Disease

Need help

Community Guidelines

PD Newbie

eGFR decreased 20 in one year

Warning Signs of Kidney Disease article from Web MD

Help with questions to ask my doctor. Efgr of 60

Increase in filtration rate?!

Kidney Transplant process

So Tired

Creatinine levels?

question if anyone have experience that kidney function only improve for certain period but after that it’s stopped improving. Is that true?

What to take for pain instead of NSIDs?

any advice appreciated

Morning pain

What are stages 3a talking about?

Falling Haemoglobin and high Platelet

Borderline Small Kidneys

eGFR results for black people

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