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Itching all over

I am new to the forum, but I have a question. Does anyone else experience itching, with CKD? I am on the cusp of stage 4. I read that the later stage you...

I am new to the forum, but I have a question. Does anyone else experience it...

Aimiam1

•2 years ago

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I can’t eat

whenever I eat salads or just frozen vegetables, I get sick. Progectile vomiting. I eat healthy But I don’t have an appetite for almost anything. When I...

whenever I eat salads or just frozen vegetables, I get sick. Progectile vomiti...

Avenger

•2 years ago

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Question for diabetics or anyone who knows the answer

I met with my new endocrinologist yesterday for the 1st time. She told me that the fructosamine test is the better test, over A1C, to check for blood sugars...

I met with my new endocrinologist yesterday for the 1st time. She told me that...

jodaer

•2 years ago

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Creatinine

I would love to have comments from members of the group I have done all , literally all blood tests not only for kidney function tests, but even for all...

I would love to have comments from members of the group I have done all , liter...

vinadhun2

•2 years ago

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Shock kidney function result, any related experiences?

After reporting on here a few times that mum's kidney function had steadily improved for 5y, last week’s results reversed much of the gains made. After...

After reporting on here a few times that mum's kidney function had steadily impr...

userotc

•2 years ago

25 Replies

weight training exercises

As Creatinine is formed through muscles, is it OK for CKD patient stage3 to do weight training exercises? I mean not very heavy but moderate?

As Creatinine is formed through muscles, is it OK for CKD patient stage3 to do w...

vinadhun2

•2 years ago

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UFR increase during Dialysis Treatment

Can I ask any suggestion that during my dialysis, after a while they (the nurse or technician) always increase the UFR, and I figure out will be higher than...

Can I ask any suggestion that during my dialysis, after a while they (the nurse ...

jnch88

•2 years ago

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Being a supportive wife?

my husband has kidney failure and is Waiting for a transplant. He’s currently on Dialysis 3 days a week. We did PD dialysis for about 4 months had some bumps...

my husband has kidney failure and is Waiting for a transplant. He’s currently o...

Wifey122

•2 years ago

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Is Nutritional Yeast Safe to Use as a Savoury Substitute for Renal Patients?

Hello everyone! I hear that nutritional yeast (known as “nooch” to many), is naturally sodium-free, with a nice cheese flavour, and can make a great cheese...

Hello everyone! I hear that nutritional yeast (known as “nooch” to many), is nat...

Sammi_n_Munk

•2 years ago

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Neck Pain

I have stage 4 CKD. For the last two day I have had painful neck pain. I don't know if it is related to my Kidney problem. If so, what can i do to alleviate...

I have stage 4 CKD. For the last two day I have had painful neck pain. I don't ...

oxymoron60

•2 years ago

3 Replies

CKD Stages

What are the figures for eGFR for the different stages? What are the figures for Urea and Creatinine levels? Why don't tests give the Stage one is at when...

What are the figures for eGFR for the different stages? What are the figures f...

BlackCat3491

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Protein in urine

I continue to spill protein in my urine. I had an adverse reaction to Lisinopril so I can’t take that. Other than limiting protein in diet, what else have you...

I continue to spill protein in my urine. I had an adverse reaction to Lisinopril...

Green306

•2 years ago

8 Replies

probiotics and prebiotics

Dear All, Does anyone have a personal experience with pro- or prebiotics supplements and CKD? I saw several info online that it may help improve the health...

Dear All, Does anyone have a personal experience with pro- or prebiotics supple...

Futureckd

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Lasix not working

Have been prescribed Lasix (40mg) to reduce fluid buildup. It is not having any effect. I am not peeing anymore than usual maybe less . Anyone have this...

Have been prescribed Lasix (40mg) to reduce fluid buildup. It is not having any...

Uckle

•2 years ago

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ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year

i have ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year.The er doctors tell me it's much worse.They want me to see a urologist but I can't afford it.a my help on what...

i have ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year.The er doctors tell me it's much...

Shootzoo

•2 years ago

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eGFR is falling

I had my 90 visit with my PCP and the bloodwork dropped from 32 to 31. I have been on Farixga and we had hoped to see an increase not a decrease. I am...

I had my 90 visit with my PCP and the bloodwork dropped from 32 to 31. I have ...

TopazForests

•2 years ago

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Body Responses to Home Hemodialysis

What makes me so very sleepy after home hemodialysis? Why have my legs become very soft since dialysis? I can't walk.

What makes me so very sleepy after home hemodialysis? Why have my legs become ...

wrester

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Help trying to raise my egfr if thats possible.

I just found out I have ckd 3, I'm trying to raise it and don't know how. I took my first blood test May 5th and my blood test was egfr was 58. Yesterday I...

I just found out I have ckd 3, I'm trying to raise it and don't know how. I took...

neidrum

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Gout w CKD3

I’m posting for my mom, she has CKD3 and I do as well. She’s had gout in her feet for about two years now. Last bout was so bad :-( She’s 75, in otherwise...

I’m posting for my mom, she has CKD3 and I do as well. She’s had gout in her fee...

CatOnACloud

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Good news

I just had my pre-nephrologist labwork. I decided to call the Neph's office and ask if he would like me to have my labwork done before my appointment so...

I just had my pre-nephrologist labwork. I decided to call the Neph's office a...

Campbellgirl

•2 years ago

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stents in kidneys

Just had a ct scan and looks like one of my kidneys is not draining properly doctor said he needed to check it out and maybe a stent put in . I'm at stage 4...

Just had a ct scan and looks like one of my kidneys is not draining properly doc...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Confused by results

hi last Monday I had blood test which showed creatinine 123 umol and egfr of .44. had another blood test one week later and creatinine level has drastically...

hi last Monday I had blood test which showed creatinine 123 umol and egfr of ....

Tempest1

•2 years ago

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Stage 3a ckd

Can help anyone help and advise please. I went to my GP beginning of June complaining of feeling exhausted,breathless, itching, muscle cramps and spasms.2...

Can help anyone help and advise please. I went to my GP beginning of June compl...

Blackcat122

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Exercise post PD

Hi Everyone PD is imminent for me. I like to know if it is ok to gym (no crazy weights) and if yes how long post catheter. Also is 45 min daily walk ok?...

Hi Everyone PD is imminent for me. I like to know if it is ok to gym (no crazy...

Mightazn

•2 years ago

3 Replies

rise in egfr

is it normal to go from forty to fifty percent function and down to 3 a after being 3b for over four years

is it normal to go from forty to fifty percent function and down to 3 a after ...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Scared i have CKD stage 3

Hi, i have just had a blood test and my creatinine level was 123 calculating a eGFR of 44 by the formula they use. I am 54 yrs of age and female. I have...

Hi, i have just had a blood test and my creatinine level was 123 calculating ...

Tempest1

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Beginning Peritoneal Dialysis

So my journey begins. I had surgery this morning for placement of my PD catheter. All in all, the experience hasn't been bad at all. They used general...

So my journey begins. I had surgery this morning for placement of my PD catheter...

RonZone

•2 years ago

44 Replies

weight gain on dialysis

I am 78 yo, not diabetic. I lost 25 lbs in the last 4 years. GFR of 8. Will be on dialysis in a week or two. Fistula is healed. Plant based diet. I understand...

I am 78 yo, not diabetic. I lost 25 lbs in the last 4 years. GFR of 8. Will be o...

htpi1543

•2 years ago

12 Replies

hi there

just wondering if there’s anybody out there who has just been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease? My kidney function is 37 and I’ve just had a biopsy and...

just wondering if there’s anybody out there who has just been diagnosed with Chr...

Pigsfly

•2 years ago

13 Replies

New member. Should I be concerned?

Hi all, I’m Thevano. 55 year old male w/ T2 diabetes well controlled with diet and oral medication. Yearly urine tests showed elevated protein levels but...

Hi all, I’m Thevano. 55 year old male w/ T2 diabetes well controlled with diet ...

Thevano

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2022

Itching all over

I can’t eat

Question for diabetics or anyone who knows the answer

Creatinine

Shock kidney function result, any related experiences?

weight training exercises

UFR increase during Dialysis Treatment

Being a supportive wife?

Is Nutritional Yeast Safe to Use as a Savoury Substitute for Renal Patients?

Neck Pain

CKD Stages

Protein in urine

probiotics and prebiotics

Lasix not working

ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year

eGFR is falling

Body Responses to Home Hemodialysis

Help trying to raise my egfr if thats possible.

Gout w CKD3

Good news

stents in kidneys

Confused by results

Stage 3a ckd

Exercise post PD

rise in egfr

Scared i have CKD stage 3

Beginning Peritoneal Dialysis

weight gain on dialysis

hi there

New member. Should I be concerned?

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2022

Itching all over

I can’t eat

Question for diabetics or anyone who knows the answer

Creatinine

Shock kidney function result, any related experiences?

weight training exercises

﻿UFR increase during Dialysis Treatment

Being a supportive wife?

Is Nutritional Yeast Safe to Use as a Savoury Substitute for Renal Patients?

Neck Pain

CKD Stages

Protein in urine

probiotics and prebiotics

Lasix not working

﻿ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year

eGFR is falling

Body Responses to Home Hemodialysis

Help trying to raise my egfr if thats possible.

Gout w CKD3

﻿Good news

stents in kidneys

Confused by results

Stage 3a ckd

Exercise post PD

﻿rise in egfr

Scared i have CKD stage 3

Beginning Peritoneal Dialysis

weight gain on dialysis

hi there

New member. Should I be concerned?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Will you be attending the live Q&A with a dietitian on September 19 at 2:00 pm (EST)?

Topics

Archive

UFR increase during Dialysis Treatment

ckd3 that has gone untreated for a year

Good news

rise in egfr