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PD and nutrition

Hello- I have been reading with great interest about PD which does interest me but comes with a few complications. I am 5ft 10 in tall - weight is 160 - I need...

Hello- I have been reading with great interest about PD which does interest me b...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Vegan Diet

7 years ago I started losing kidney function pretty quickly. I changed my eating style, but wasn’t told to go vegan. I had dropped to 22%, I only have one...

7 years ago I started losing kidney function pretty quickly. I changed my eating...

Mandelin

•2 years ago

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Low Protein Diet

I'm starting a low protein diet and allowed 46 grams a day. I have a few questions: (1) does this allowance involve both plant and animal protein; (2] if it...

I'm starting a low protein diet and allowed 46 grams a day. I have a few questi...

drmind

•2 years ago

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NKF patient advocate seeking participants for program research study!!!

One of NKF's patient advocates is seeking participants for their doctoral education program research study. Her research seeks to explore the experiences of...

One of NKF's patient advocates is seeking participants for their doctoral educat...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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At home dialysis

Looking for advice regarding home dialysis. I understand their is a at home requirements check list / instructional set up. We live on an island which makes...

Looking for advice regarding home dialysis. I understand their is a at home re...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Lightheaded

Hello, Can ckd make you feel dizzy/lightheaded? Seems to happen when I am wearing my mask but read online that wearing a mask isn't supposed to make you feel...

Hello, Can ckd make you feel dizzy/lightheaded? Seems to happen when I am weari...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

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Biona Bread

Hello - has anyone tried this bread as part of a renal diet. I have one slice per day and find it delicious and filling. It is dark rye and sprouted seeds. Or...

Hello - has anyone tried this bread as part of a renal diet. I have one slice pe...

fartikins

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Fear

Hello Everyone, I’m always scared to go for blood test. It makes me very upset.

Hello Everyone, I’m always scared to go for blood test. It makes me very upset. ...

Savreen1

•2 years ago

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Numbers dropped

Had appt yesterday. Bun is up to 38. Creatine up to 4.0. Co2 is low so bicarbonate building up in blood. If it doesn't come up starting dialysis next month....

Had appt yesterday. Bun is up to 38. Creatine up to 4.0. Co2 is low so bicarbon...

thomascald

•2 years ago

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Latest lab results, GFR increased

Hi everyone, just wanted to give an update about my latest lab results. My gfr is back up to 30 (previously 26) Bun 20 (prev. 24) and Creatinine is down to...

Hi everyone, just wanted to give an update about my latest lab results. My gfr i...

DMH200435

•2 years ago

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NKF calls on UPSTF to recommend testing for CKD

Link to article for NKF on recommending testing for CKD to US Preventive Services Task Force. Also recommending removal of race from eGFR equation....

Link to article for NKF on recommending testing for CKD to US Preventive Service...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•2 years ago

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losing weight

because of now being an amputee i dont get much excersise and have gained 50 lbs. im trying to diet but it is very hard. any tips? i am 3 years post...

because of now being an amputee i dont get much excersise and have gained 50 lbs...

kimosabi1961

•2 years ago

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Query about constipation and PD

Hello - I am still researching. I do suffer from constipation because of the medications I have to take and I heard that can cause complications in PD because...

Hello - I am still researching. I do suffer from constipation because of the med...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Not braggin', but I must be doing something right

Today I went for lab work. I really worried as I always do before a lab. Did not sleep even last night. Already got the results in my patient portal.....wait...

Today I went for lab work. I really worried as I always do before a lab. Did no...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•2 years ago

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TINNITUS INFO

dose anyone else have bad tinnitus? [ringing in the ears{. SOMETIMES MIND OVERWHELMS ME. IF YOU KNOW OF SOMETHING THAT MIGHT HELP. PLEASE SHARE. DANNY

dose anyone else have bad tinnitus? [ringing in the ears{. SOMETIMES MIND OVERW...

pigeonman

•2 years ago

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Myrbetrio er 28 mg tablet

I'm 93 years old and have been incontinet for a year now. My primary doctor is handling my health issues. She has prescribed Myrbetrio er 28 mg tablets to slow...

I'm 93 years old and have been incontinet for a year now. My primary doctor is h...

Pricella

•2 years ago

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I must be an idiot.

Recent protein/creatinine ratio shows 252 mg/g, but I'm having a hard time figuring out if this is good, bad, or what. Can someone please help?

Recent protein/creatinine ratio shows 252 mg/g, but I'm having a hard time figur...

antcow1970

•2 years ago

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controversial topic

Hello - what do readers think about conservative management of kidney disease instead of having any form of dialysis. I ask this question because now I have...

Hello - what do readers think about conservative management of kidney disease in...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Acute kidney injury that went untreated for years…

Hello Everyone. So I have a question for those of you who have had acute kidney injury. My acute tubular injury went unnoticed for years, so I have chronic...

Hello Everyone. So I have a question for those of you who have had acute kidney ...

Sarah_402

•2 years ago

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How do you all get your calories on a low protein diet?

My husband is trying to eat as low protein as possible while still eating healthy and getting 2000 calories per day. He's only 142 pounds so he cannot afford...

My husband is trying to eat as low protein as possible while still eating health...

Bananas2007

•2 years ago

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LN remission - news just released

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/rheum/news/immunosuppressant-withdrawal-possible-patients-remission-ln Anyone in the same situation? Please...

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/rheum/news/immunosuppressant-withd...

Bangginjal

•2 years ago

1 Reply

I'm moving to the Cincinnati area later this month. Can anyone suggest a good nephrologist there?

Or how to go about finding a new and good doctor. I've tried zocdoc but they can't seem to come up with anyone.

Or how to go about finding a new and good doctor. I've tried zocdoc but they ca...

jodaer

•2 years ago

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Kidney Biopsy

So in I went to hospital yesterday a complete wreck. I was terrified. My husband wasn't allowed to stay with me and had to leave.I was prepped, signed all the...

So in I went to hospital yesterday a complete wreck. I was terrified. My husband...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Have to start dialysis soon

Had my check up today . My nephrologist said my gfr is down to 11 percent . Even though I feel ok he think it best to start dialysis sooner than later he said...

Had my check up today . My nephrologist said my gfr is down to 11 percent . Even...

Beachgirl32

•2 years ago

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Worried. Protienase-3. pANCA: Positive.

Hi folks, I initially got my bloods done and my eGRF was at 56 (45 year old male, fairly muscular). I went to see a specialist who said it was only because of...

Hi folks, I initially got my bloods done and my eGRF was at 56 (45 year old male...

spencerk

•2 years ago

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Can kidneys reverse?

Hi All, Any cases as per the subject? What should we do to make it happen? Many thanks for your kind attention.

Hi All, Any cases as per the subject? What should we do to make it happen? Many ...

Bangginjal

•2 years ago

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PD with insulin dependant diabetes.

Hello - is PD better than HD for someone with insulin dependant diabetes. I have read so much on the ins and outs and the does and dont,s that my head is...

Hello - is PD better than HD for someone with insulin dependant diabetes. I have...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Did My CKD Progressed?

Background: Diagnosed w/CKD Stage 2 Recent labs: Protein in urine Next steps: Doctor ordered a 24hr urine test Meds: Lisinopril Question: Does protein in urine...

Background: Diagnosed w/CKD Stage 2 Recent labs: Protein in urine Next steps: Do...

Jten

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Restless leg syndrome

I have restless legs syndrome that I experience may be twice a week during bed time. Day time is ok. Is it due to lack of some blood composition / diet? I...

I have restless legs syndrome that I experience may be twice a week during bed t...

htpi1543

•2 years ago

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Update and first time referral to a neph...

Hi everyone, This is my second post. My first post, my husband had been leaking protein and was told it would go away. A year later, he still has it. Now he's...

Hi everyone, This is my second post. My first post, my husband had been leaking ...

Bananas2007

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for March 2022

PD and nutrition

Vegan Diet

Low Protein Diet

NKF patient advocate seeking participants for program research study!!!

At home dialysis

Lightheaded

Biona Bread

Fear

Numbers dropped

Latest lab results, GFR increased

NKF calls on UPSTF to recommend testing for CKD

losing weight

Query about constipation and PD

Not braggin', but I must be doing something right

TINNITUS INFO

Myrbetrio er 28 mg tablet

I must be an idiot.

controversial topic

Acute kidney injury that went untreated for years…

How do you all get your calories on a low protein diet?

LN remission - news just released

I'm moving to the Cincinnati area later this month. Can anyone suggest a good nephrologist there?

Kidney Biopsy

Have to start dialysis soon

Worried. Protienase-3. pANCA: Positive.

Can kidneys reverse?

PD with insulin dependant diabetes.

Did My CKD Progressed?

Restless leg syndrome

Update and first time referral to a neph...

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