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I met one patient at dialysis clinic couple years ago. I saw him did quick treatment just couple months then disappear. I asked tech where was he. Tech said...

I met one patient at dialysis clinic couple years ago. I saw him did quick treat...

Jumbo1

•3 years ago

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Gout

I have ckd. gfr 30%. Last week I developed Gout. Worst pain ever. I do not eat meat or drink alcohol. Is Gout caused by kidney disease? Kidneys not filtering...

I have ckd. gfr 30%. Last week I developed Gout. Worst pain ever. I do not eat m...

harbourporpoise

•3 years ago

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Depression Linked To Kidney Function Decline

This is very interesting…I have noticed that my kidney function has decreased since having significant depression for several months....

This is very interesting…I have noticed that my kidney function has decreased si...

HisLittleOne

•3 years ago

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Now lost the job, no EDD. I can't pay treatment bills any more.

I was developed kidneys failure before 2002(first diagnosed was stage 2). Kidneys are like household water filter. When they were expired. They are...

I was developed kidneys failure before 2002(first diagnosed was stage 2). Kidney...

Jumbo1

•3 years ago

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Amoxicillin...

I have been following for a while. Time to post. 4 years go my labs indicated egfr in 60s. Sudden decline. My PC not concerned. I told her my dad went on...

I have been following for a while. Time to post. 4 years go my labs indicated e...

kellyscats1

•3 years ago

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Ultrasound

Hi, I hope to get some advice please. I am a 50 year old woman, GFR 63 ( up from 60) no protein in urine, otherwise healthy. Creatinine ranged from 91 to 86...

Hi, I hope to get some advice please. I am a 50 year old woman, GFR 63 ( up from...

Worried49

•3 years ago

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Dialysis

Hi seeking help,I have been on dialysis three months, fistula in arm fine , but when needling is done hits my nerves and so painful that I don’t continue...

Hi seeking help,I have been on dialysis three months, fistula in arm fine , but...

raelers

•3 years ago

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Kidney Disease Solution

For us CKD is a family affair. Out of nine children, five of us have this disease. Of those five one has had a kidney transplant and one is on dialysis. I...

For us CKD is a family affair. Out of nine children, five of us have this disea...

ishymal

•3 years ago

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Is it possible to have kidney disease but bloodwork looks fine?

They found a 3mm kidney stone that is non-obstructing. My eGFR is 88, all other numbers related to kidneys are well within range (creatinine etc). However, I...

They found a 3mm kidney stone that is non-obstructing. My eGFR is 88, all other ...

UhOhCKD

•3 years ago

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New here

Hi all, I am new here from North Carolina. I was diagnosed by my primary care physician in September with Stage 3A Kidney disease. It has been a big learning...

Hi all, I am new here from North Carolina. I was diagnosed by my primary care p...

amanda0675

•3 years ago

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Mom Update Need advice on what to do ? devastated

WE got back the results from pathology - she has pancreatic cancer that has extended to lymph nodes. They are unable to give a stage#. She is 88 years...

WE got back the results from pathology - she has pancreatic cancer that has exte...

gisella8

•3 years ago

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Mom update

Mom 88 has one kidney not working and one kidney with blockage. They plan to drain the kidney with a catheter Don't know what that procedure is called...

Mom 88 has one kidney not working and one kidney with blockage. They plan t...

gisella8

•3 years ago

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Need ideas for initial assessment appt tomoz - what should I expect?

I have my first assessment appt tomorrow (by phone!), and am unsure what to expect. Can anyone please guide me as to what I’m likely to be asked, and ideas for...

I have my first assessment appt tomorrow (by phone!), and am unsure what to expe...

Bagpuss21

•3 years ago

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Worried that i have kidney problems

Hi everyone, I just had my recent urine and blood tests. Blood test results are all normal. But what worries me is the urine test and I have notice that I have...

Hi everyone, I just had my recent urine and blood tests. Blood test results are ...

Pengkie

•3 years ago

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Anxiety

Hi there, I know I have been on here before for advice but I am really struggling. My husband was diagnosed with having CKD stage 4 in March, eGFR ranges from...

Hi there, I know I have been on here before for advice but I am really strugglin...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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The White liquid for CtScan , is it safe on the kidney's?

My Mom 88 yrs old is in the hospital they did a CTScan on her with barium?? She is diabetic2, has a 23 GFR, congestive heart disease ,high...

My Mom 88 yrs old is in the hospital they did a CTScan on her with barium?? She...

gisella8

•3 years ago

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PRAL/DAL/NEAP and CKD. You on an acid trip?

Does acid this figure in your/your docs CKD management? Whilst rooting around on the National Kidney Foundation I searched against all the above terms and got...

Does acid this figure in your/your docs CKD management? Whilst rooting around o...

Skeptix

•3 years ago

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Time for Fistula?

I'm a male 79 years old. My Creatinine level is at 4.0 and my GFR is at 13. I finally decided to do In-Center HD. From other members experience, am I still on...

I'm a male 79 years old. My Creatinine level is at 4.0 and my GFR is at 13. I fi...

Rognoni

•3 years ago

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What is the impact of plant based diet on your GFR

Hi everyone I am 55yr old female. Diagnosed in March. CKD 3b. My GFR hovers between 32 and 36. Other conditions- hypothyroidism, resulting in high...

Hi everyone I am 55yr old female. Diagnosed in March. CKD 3b. My GFR hovers bet...

Knobbs

•3 years ago

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I have stage 4 kidney disease and my vision is starting to get fuzzy, and my bp is fine and I’m not diabetic, does anyone else have this goi

Stage 4

hardrock430

•3 years ago

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Slightly lower eGFR, elevated ACR - Just need positive support

Hi Community, I'm here waiting for my next GP appointment (a week from now unfortunately) in agony due to drop in eGFR and increased of ACR from...

Hi Community, I'm here waiting for my next GP appointment (a week from now unfor...

G1ug

•3 years ago

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Lupus Nephritis and protein in urine

Anyone with Lupus Nephritis and protein in the urine... Just wondering how long and if the protein levels ever normalized for you?. I have been reading some...

Anyone with Lupus Nephritis and protein in the urine... Just wondering how long ...

katelyndsauls

•3 years ago

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Spaceodessy

Hi im tony i have ckd. Stage5. 11percent gfr. Due to have. Hd. Dialyasis. Feeling low in my mood. And fed up. Will i feel better.

Hi im tony i have ckd. Stage5. 11percent gfr. Due to have. Hd. Dialyas...

spaceodessy

•3 years ago

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Marinades with no salt

Hi there, do any of you have a chicken marinade recipe with no salt in please? Thank you

Hi there, do any of you have a chicken marinade recipe with no salt in please? ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Your Favorite Renal Nutrition and Dining Out Hacks and Tricks?

I would like to start a conversation about your favorite nutrition hacks for a renal diet. Also, tips and tricks for eating out?...

I would like to start a conversation about your favorite nutrition hacks for a r...

BeachLove

•3 years ago

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Farxiga and CKD

Hello everyone. I know there have been a few posts about Farxiga. I have read that it was recently approved to potentially slow ckd progression. I don’t see my...

Hello everyone. I know there have been a few posts about Farxiga. I have read th...

Cbailey

•3 years ago

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Tacrolimus and LN

Anyone with any experience taking Tacrolimus for LN? Any horrible side effects? did it help? My brother has class V LN, currently on MMF and prednisone and...

Anyone with any experience taking Tacrolimus for LN? Any horrible side effects? ...

katelyndsauls

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Nutrition tracker/recipe calculator / snack tracker /meal planner

This question probably has more relevance to a very low protein / plant based diet regime, but is relevant, I imagine, to anyone who wants to manage their...

This question probably has more relevance to a very low protein / plant based di...

Skeptix

•3 years ago

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GFR and Creatinine

Hi, I hope to get some advice! I am 50 years old, I have had 2 sets of blood tests recently both showing creatinine of 90 and 91,, and GFR of 60. Apparently my...

Hi, I hope to get some advice! I am 50 years old, I have had 2 sets of blood tes...

Worried49

•3 years ago

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Foods to eat to bulk

I would like to bulk to put on some muscle weight. What food can i eat to help protect my kidneys?

I would like to bulk to put on some muscle weight. What food can i eat to help p...

ravm

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for May 2021

Kidney Transplant Waitlist

Gout

Depression Linked To Kidney Function Decline

Now lost the job, no EDD. I can't pay treatment bills any more.

Amoxicillin...

Ultrasound

Dialysis

Kidney Disease Solution

Is it possible to have kidney disease but bloodwork looks fine?

New here

Mom Update Need advice on what to do ? devastated

Mom update

Need ideas for initial assessment appt tomoz - what should I expect?

Worried that i have kidney problems

Anxiety

The White liquid for CtScan , is it safe on the kidney's?

PRAL/DAL/NEAP and CKD. You on an acid trip?

Time for Fistula?

What is the impact of plant based diet on your GFR

I have stage 4 kidney disease and my vision is starting to get fuzzy, and my bp is fine and I’m not diabetic, does anyone else have this goi

Slightly lower eGFR, elevated ACR - Just need positive support

Lupus Nephritis and protein in urine

Spaceodessy

Marinades with no salt

Your Favorite Renal Nutrition and Dining Out Hacks and Tricks?

Farxiga and CKD

Tacrolimus and LN

Nutrition tracker/recipe calculator / snack tracker /meal planner

GFR and Creatinine

Foods to eat to bulk

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