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Kidney Disease

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27 years off dialysis

In 1995 almost died from meningococcal sepsis. Was hospitalised over 6 months requiring wound care, debridement, skin grafts, amputations of fingers and......

In 1995 almost died from meningococcal sepsis. Was hospitalised over 6 months r...

•2 years ago

Creatinine

This is the way my results came through. Anyone know if it should be a cause for concern that my creatinine level is above the reference limit? Serum...

This is the way my results came through. Anyone know if it should be a cause fo...

•2 years ago

Stage 5 symptoms just before dialysis begins

Ok, some of you folks who have gone before me, tell me again what symptoms I should be seeing at stage 5 to know it's "time" to start dialysis. I've been...

Ok, some of you folks who have gone before me, tell me again what symptoms I sho...

•2 years ago

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Having a bit of a trying time.

Hello - the last few days have been not so good - no energy or motivation and this morning I had my breakfast and felt so sick afterwards I had to go back to...

Hello - the last few days have been not so good - no energy or motivation and th...

•2 years ago

Transplant Lethargy

Hi everyone! This is my first question and I'm so excited I found this forum of other kidney transplant recipients like myself. I was hoping you could help me:...

Hi everyone! This is my first question and I'm so excited I found this forum of ...

•3 years ago

IV IRON

I had an appointment with my consultant today. I had my fistula fitted last week and they are really pleased with it. Really strong "thrill". I felt great...

I had an appointment with my consultant today. I had my fistula fitted last week...

•3 years ago

How long does it take for diabetic nephropathy 2 /CKD 2 take to progression to stage 3,4 and 5.

Good evening everybody. Hope you are doing fine. Am requesting for any member who can shed more light on progrssion of diabetic nephropathy 2 to the next...

Good evening everybody. Hope you are doing fine. Am requesting for any member wh...

•3 years ago

Keeping up with vaccinations.

Hello - I have just been going over my list of vaccinations. They are all up to date apart from the Shingles ( Herpes ) jab. I know I had chickenpox as a child...

Hello - I have just been going over my list of vaccinations. They are all up to ...

•3 years ago

Floating Kidney

Has anyone on here been diagnosed with a floating kidney / Nephroptosis?

Has anyone on here been diagnosed with a floating kidney / Nephroptosis?

•3 years ago

Can my symptoms potentially be caused by kidneys?

Hi guys, I am a 30-something guy. I've been trying to find diagnosis for years now, without luck. Doctors dismiss me, probably because I don't feel any pain....

Hi guys, I am a 30-something guy. I've been trying to find diagnosis for years n...

•3 years ago

frequency and coverage of lab work

My 65 y.o. husband was diagnosed with CKD 6 months ago with a calculated GFR of 53. We immediately changed his diet to very low sodium, potassium and...

My 65 y.o. husband was diagnosed with CKD 6 months ago with a calculated GFR of ...

•3 years ago

Protecting Your Kidneys

Here is a link to a 6 step guide for protection kidneys, from National Kidney Foundation . https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/sixstepshealthprimer?

Here is a link to a 6 step guide for protection kidneys, from National Kidney Fo...

NKF Ambassador•3 years ago

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