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Question about Creatinine Clearance Calculator

I was once told that my eGFR was not accurate cause I am small (4'9", 92 lbs) and at the time training for and competing in 50ls. I no longer train or compete...

I was once told that my eGFR was not accurate cause I am small (4'9", 92 lbs) an...

horsie63

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Finally a referral

Hi All, After being diagnosed in September 2019 with CKD stage 3, I finally have a referral to an endocrinologist/rheumatologist this September (I have...

Hi All, After being diagnosed in September 2019 with CKD stage 3, I finally have...

Grateful2021

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Should I take another pill?

Again I was one of the ones running around with ckd nor knowing about it. Yesterday I was handed test results from 3 years ago and my gfr was 37. No one...

Again I was one of the ones running around with ckd nor knowing about it. Yester...

RoxanneKidney

•2 years ago

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In a bit of a quandry

Hello - if you were me would you concentrate more on keeping your kidneys going without dialysis and all of the special diets or would you spend good money on...

Hello - if you were me would you concentrate more on keeping your kidneys going ...

fartikins

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Cottonmouth

Does anyone get what is known as cottonmouth sometimes? ( dry mouth)

hardrock430

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Rash from kidney disease

What can you do for the rash that comes with the kidney disease?

hardrock430

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Urine test for metabolites

My nephrologist sent me a kit in the mail to do a urine test for metabolites. First I need to be sure my medicare covers it. I do not trust verbal OKs from lab...

My nephrologist sent me a kit in the mail to do a urine test for metabolites. Fi...

kellyscats1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Protein in urine and covid positive

Hello, I tested positive for covid. I did not get sick. It is more like a cold (stuffy/runny) nose and a cough. No fever, breathing difficulty or any other...

Hello, I tested positive for covid. I did not get sick. It is more like a cold...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Hot Topics In Kidney Health: How kidney disease affects your mental health

People with kidney disease face mental health struggles such as depression or anxiety, which often goes overlooked or undertreated. We spoke with a mentor and...

People with kidney disease face mental health struggles such as depression or an...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

High BP and Stage 4

I noticed most people have diabetes which I do not, per my biopsy my CKD was caused by untreated High BP. Well now I'm on 3 different meds and while my BP is...

I noticed most people have diabetes which I do not, per my biopsy my CKD was cau...

horsie63

•2 years ago

26 Replies

MY CKD JOURNEY..FROM EGFR OF 11 TO EGFR OF 84.. FROM AKI 5 TO CKD 2.. STRUGGLING WITH LOW SODIUM LEVELS.

Good morning CKD heroes? Thanks for reading my long post.. Today,marks one month since I joined this wonderful community. Got my past lab tests results from my...

Good morning CKD heroes? Thanks for reading my long post.. Today,marks one month...

Mwachibwago

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Fatigue and lethargy

It seems my older post got deleted. I asked if anyone has some natural remedies you like to take that help with fatigue and energy? Lately I've been getting up...

It seems my older post got deleted. I asked if anyone has some natural remedies ...

ksoccer45

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Prednisone

Hi out there! Does everyone take prednisone? I take it everyday 5 MG per day. Suppose to all my life. Just curious if anyone has heard of any success of...

Hi out there! Does everyone take prednisone? I take it everyday 5 MG per day. Su...

ksoccer45

•2 years ago

32 Replies

CKD and Covid

Hi, I just tested positive for Covid. Right now it feels like a bad cold and slight cough. I reached out to my kidney doctor but she really wasn't any help....

Hi, I just tested positive for Covid. Right now it feels like a bad cold and s...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

10 Replies

ckd getting worst

Hi thanks for reading I need some guidance if that possible? I'm alittle worried I have ckd I think I'm.stage 3a not sure my numbers have come down from 57...

Hi thanks for reading I need some guidance if that possible? I'm alittle worri...

Vonnie10

•2 years ago

6 Replies

1.10 creatinine level and Small left kidney with diffuse parenchymal changes

Hi everyone! I hope someone can help me. I had utz last February and my Dr told me that my left kidney is smaller with parenchymal changes. Today, I had my...

Hi everyone! I hope someone can help me. I had utz last February and my Dr told...

Pengkie

•2 years ago

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Hypercalciuria & nephrocalcinosis

My daughter was diagnosed with nephrocalcinosis stage i due to idiopathic hypercalciuria. I am so concerned if this leads to kidney failure...

My daughter was diagnosed with nephrocalcinosis stage i due to idiopathic hyperc...

annser

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Leg pain

Leg pain My husband has IGA Nephropathy eGFR 58. He’s experiencing frequent sickness and migraines but also has severe leg pain. Has anyone with CKD...

Leg pain My husband has IGA Nephropathy eGFR 58. He’s experiencing frequent sick...

JLM1

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Albumin/creatinine ratio

what can be done for a albumin/creatinine ratio of 62mg/g?

larry_2004

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Severe hydroureteronephrosis in both kidneys, marked renal cortical thinning, blunting of the renal calyces. BUN = 69, Cr = 6.5, eGFR = 10.

Can he still live a long quality life?

Effective_Most

•2 years ago

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Does Everyone With CKD Have to be on a Statin?

Last year, before my beloved GP retired, she put me on 10mg Crestor as a preventative, she said all CKD patients with a GFR less than 50 should be on a statin,...

Last year, before my beloved GP retired, she put me on 10mg Crestor as a prevent...

Hidden

•2 years ago

59 Replies

NEED YOUR ADVICE...

Hi Everyone....hope you re all having a blessed day. Trying to find out if taking florisimide ( generic Lasix ) is good or bad for ckd stage 5. Also...if you...

Hi Everyone....hope you re all having a blessed day. Trying to find out if takin...

Highgfr

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Medical Alert ID Bracelets

Hi Kidney Disease and Transplant Community, Someone had posted about medical ID bracelets recently. I had gotten several over the years and find that the best...

Hi Kidney Disease and Transplant Community, Someone had posted about medical ID ...

Kidney2014

•2 years ago

7 Replies

5 Exercises to Put a Spring In Your Step

Refresh your workout routines by moving outside and making the most of the warmer weather. Learn more at:...

Refresh your workout routines by moving outside and making the most of the warme...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

2 Replies

Traveling with Dialysis

I recently flew to another state to visit my mom and while traveling I thought about how it could be done while on PD and how best to go about it. It seemed...

I recently flew to another state to visit my mom and while traveling I thought a...

horsie63

•2 years ago

4 Replies

CKD stage 4 - tiredness

How does one distinguish tiredness due to CKD (stage 4) from other sources? The best I can describe it as is brain fog. Is it supposed to be physical as well?...

How does one distinguish tiredness due to CKD (stage 4) from other sources? The ...

Nightsky95

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Michael continued

Continued from above. Michael. I am 76 Lost my wife to covid.I dealing with my own covid for one and one half years.I have had two types of cancer and I am...

Continued from above. Michael. I am 76 Lost my wife to covid.I dealing with my ...

maven123

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Stage 4 7 years

Stage 4 for 7 years GFR 24. Starting to feel kidney pain Not considering dialysis. How do I compare to others?Bun 30 creatine 2.71 Michael

Stage 4 for 7 years GFR 24. Starting to feel kidney pain Not considering dialysi...

maven123

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Transplant Waitlist Survey

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR have received at least one kidney transplant from a deceased donor in the past...

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR ...

KelliC_NKF

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Edema

Edema in feet legs and hands,I wear compression gear but it isn't working.i keep my water intake up but don't seem to be letting out as much as taking in .I...

Edema in feet legs and hands,I wear compression gear but it isn't working.i keep...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for May 2022

Question about Creatinine Clearance Calculator

Finally a referral

Should I take another pill?

In a bit of a quandry

Cottonmouth

Rash from kidney disease

Urine test for metabolites

Protein in urine and covid positive

Hot Topics In Kidney Health: How kidney disease affects your mental health

High BP and Stage 4

MY CKD JOURNEY..FROM EGFR OF 11 TO EGFR OF 84.. FROM AKI 5 TO CKD 2.. STRUGGLING WITH LOW SODIUM LEVELS.

Fatigue and lethargy

Prednisone

CKD and Covid

ckd getting worst

1.10 creatinine level and Small left kidney with diffuse parenchymal changes

Hypercalciuria & nephrocalcinosis

Leg pain

Albumin/creatinine ratio

Severe hydroureteronephrosis in both kidneys, marked renal cortical thinning, blunting of the renal calyces. BUN = 69, Cr = 6.5, eGFR = 10.

Does Everyone With CKD Have to be on a Statin?

NEED YOUR ADVICE...

Medical Alert ID Bracelets

5 Exercises to Put a Spring In Your Step

Traveling with Dialysis

CKD stage 4 - tiredness

Michael continued

Stage 4 7 years

Transplant Waitlist Survey

Edema

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