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I got a notice from American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund.org) that their Kidney Summit Week will be held June 6-10. I have tuned on the 2 years they have done it;...

I got a notice from American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund.org) that their Kidney Summ...

nonna70

•2 years ago

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Statin alternative

Has anyone had success with meds other than statins? I am unable to take them.

Green306

•2 years ago

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NKF Patient Network: Changing the Face of Kidney Disease

Join over 1,200 people across the United States who are already paving the way and changing the face of kidney disease. For more information about the NKF...

Join over 1,200 people across the United States who are already paving the way a...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Fistula question

I'm not in dialysis but I have a question.can you shower once it's healed and set or are you stuck washing your self in the sink from then on?

I'm not in dialysis but I have a question.can you shower once it's healed and se...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

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Dialysis

I am getting my fistula fitted next week for dialysis. I have finally accepted that this is the next step. My gfr is at 9% but I feel the best, I felt in 7...

I am getting my fistula fitted next week for dialysis. I have finally accepted t...

Ziggydoodah

•2 years ago

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Elobixibat Improves Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease

https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/news/nephrology/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/elobixibat-improves-constipation-in-chronic-kidney-disease/?utm_source=newsl

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ling

•2 years ago

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Alpha 1 Microglobulin result - does anyone have info about this?

Hi folks. I feel that after getting shocked by the possibility of severe kidney disease, I have become an amateur doctor for all the reading I've done,...

Hi folks. I feel that after getting shocked by the possibility of severe kidney...

manort

•2 years ago

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Am I not taking my Stage 4 CKD seriously enough?

Maybe I'm in denial, I don't know. My "helpful" friend keeps sending me articles and info on Stage 4 CKD. Probably because he's worried about me. Most of the...

Maybe I'm in denial, I don't know. My "helpful" friend keeps sending me articles...

Sophiebun11

•2 years ago

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Type of treatment

My GRF was 44 last year and within 8 months dropped to 32.. 3 further tests show very similar low readings. My next hospital appointment is in 2 weeks. What...

My GRF was 44 last year and within 8 months dropped to 32.. 3 further tests show...

Struppp

•2 years ago

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Blood in urine dipstick

Hi I’m panicking I’ve done my own dipstick test today and for blood it’s green. My urine is clear, nothing else is high etc on the test. I do have...

Hi I’m panicking I’ve done my own dipstick test today and for blood it’s green. ...

Lucky87

•2 years ago

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dietary advice needed.

Hello - I am still having my 6 prunes 2 apricots and some ground flaxseed for breakfast to help prevent constipation - it seems to work. For my lunch I am...

Hello - I am still having my 6 prunes 2 apricots and some ground flaxseed for br...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Mucus is the cause of disease

If you don't want to end up on dialysis, read the mucusless diet healing system. Mucus forming foods is the cause of nearly all disease. There's also a...

If you don't want to end up on dialysis, read the mucusless diet healing system....

shaun8

•2 years ago

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Chamomile tea

Hi Everyone... has anyone ever tried drinking Chamomile tea to try to boost kidney function. I don't know much abut what teas, spices, etc., help kidney...

Hi Everyone... has anyone ever tried drinking Chamomile tea to try to boost kidn...

Highgfr

•2 years ago

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Bilateral nephrostomy

I had bladder disease 20 years ago and only developed DKD after a seriously botched bilateral nephrostomy. Has anyone else had similar experience. It was truly...

I had bladder disease 20 years ago and only developed DKD after a seriously botc...

19Willow62

•2 years ago

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Urine ACR

I just got my mother's acr results ACR - 95 mg/mmol (normal is 2) or 840 mg/dl (normal is below 30) We will be seeing the nephrologist tomorrow Mum's already...

I just got my mother's acr results ACR - 95 mg/mmol (normal is 2) or 840 mg/dl ...

Tony_Mimicted

•2 years ago

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Dandelion Tea Good or Bad?

Has anyone used Organic Dandelion Tea? It's supposed to be good for detox of kidneys and liver. I'm stage 5 CKD, not on dialysis, take BP meds and on waitlist...

Has anyone used Organic Dandelion Tea? It's supposed to be good for detox of kid...

Hawaiilover

•2 years ago

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Almodipine

Good morning all, I have a question for everyone. Has anyone been prescribed almodipine for bp? My new PCP has just changed my bp Med from lisinopril to...

Good morning all, I have a question for everyone. Has anyone been prescribed alm...

Hello67

•2 years ago

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Bubbles in urine

Does anyone know why sometimes there are a lot of bubbles in my urine but other times there are none? Thanks

Does anyone know why sometimes there are a lot of bubbles in my urine but other ...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

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How do you diet when you have CKD?

Hey guys. My dad is on his 3rd year of Hemodialysis. CKD stage 5. He's a 50 years old obese and is getting worse. It's like the dialysis isn't helping his body...

Hey guys. My dad is on his 3rd year of Hemodialysis. CKD stage 5. He's a 50 year...

acaellapes

•2 years ago

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Has anyone did the hair analysis test for minerals and vitamins?

This is my last solution to figure out what’s going on with my body aches. Please let me know if you ever done it before and how was the outcome?

This is my last solution to figure out what’s going on with my body aches. Pleas...

Serlo92

•2 years ago

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Advice needed

Hello - perhaps some of you will remember that I am suffering badly from constipation. I have tried all the usual remedies and nothing seems to work. What does...

Hello - perhaps some of you will remember that I am suffering badly from constip...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Collegen supplements

Does any1 know if collegen supplements are ok to take when you have ckd stage 3a ..tried to find out on internet but every website says different ....jill.

Does any1 know if collegen supplements are ok to take when you have ckd stage 3...

Suzie1995

•2 years ago

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Lab results - no diagnosis yet...

Hi everyone. I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about my husband going to the Nephrologist for the first time. At the consultation, his Nephrologist was...

Hi everyone. I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about my husband going to the ...

Bananas2007

•2 years ago

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Body pain in stage 3

Hi, I'm currently stage 3a and am having whole body aches in muscle and bone? Anyone have any idea what could be causing this? I'm mostly veggies with little...

Hi, I'm currently stage 3a and am having whole body aches in muscle and bone? A...

oceansplash

•2 years ago

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Rituximab and evusheld

I’m due to have another infusion of Rituximab and May. I just had covid and I was ok. I know after Rituximab I will end up with no antibodies. Does anyone know...

I’m due to have another infusion of Rituximab and May. I just had covid and I wa...

JAQUEKB

•2 years ago

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Ive found support 😊

Hi, im new here, can't believe my luck to stumble on this site. Been feeling quite isolated for a while now. Im almost 60 birthday in June and am living with...

Hi, im new here, can't believe my luck to stumble on this site. Been feeling qui...

19Willow62

•2 years ago

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Renal Biopsy Gone Wrong

On March 16, I had a CT guided Renal Biopsy. The procedure itself went smoothly and pain free. Post procedure I was observed for about 45 minutes and then sent...

On March 16, I had a CT guided Renal Biopsy. The procedure itself went smoothly ...

MSWwv

•2 years ago

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I’ve posted before but with the new faces thought I’d post again

This is from the Texas Kidney Foundation an organization I ran across on Linkedin. I was completely unfamiliar with them three months ago but intrigued by the...

This is from the Texas Kidney Foundation an organization I ran across on Linkedi...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for April 2022

More virtual educational opportunities

Statin alternative

NKF Patient Network: Changing the Face of Kidney Disease

Fistula question

Dialysis

Elobixibat Improves Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease

Alpha 1 Microglobulin result - does anyone have info about this?

Am I not taking my Stage 4 CKD seriously enough?

Type of treatment

Blood in urine dipstick

dietary advice needed.

Mucus is the cause of disease

Chamomile tea

Bilateral nephrostomy

Urine ACR

Dandelion Tea Good or Bad?

Almodipine

Bubbles in urine

How do you diet when you have CKD?

Has anyone did the hair analysis test for minerals and vitamins?

Advice needed

Collegen supplements

Lab results - no diagnosis yet...

Body pain in stage 3

Rituximab and evusheld

Ive found support 😊

Renal Biopsy Gone Wrong

I’ve posted before but with the new faces thought I’d post again

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