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New in the Kidney Learning Center!

Are you or a loved one looking for a living kidney donor and not sure how to start? Explore NKF’s FREE online, self-paced Finding a Living Donor program on...

Are you or a loved one looking for a living kidney donor and not sure how to sta...

KateyC_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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What do you do with your life?

I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease when I was three years old. The reason I'm here today is not because of the CKD, but the mental health issues I'm...

I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease when I was three years old. The reas...

_quirdo_

•2 years ago

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Food Delivery Services

My mom was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD. We are changing her diet to ensure she eats properly to help her kidneys function. She lives alone and...

My mom was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD. We are changing her diet to en...

MomSupport

•2 years ago

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just a good post

I share with you all that my daughter wedding was September 24 . I was praying not to be on dialysis when I went and I share my doctor said I’m holding on to...

I share with you all that my daughter wedding was September 24 . I was praying n...

Beachgirl32

•2 years ago

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Wanting info about symptoms post surgery after removal of one kidney with cancerous tumor.

Has anyone else experienced burning in their colon after having a kidney removed? Has anyone else experienced phantom pain where the missing kidney was?

Has anyone else experienced burning in their colon after having a kidney removed...

NWRobin

•2 years ago

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your journey

May your journey be peaceful. Mom had hospice in fresno. They were kind caring and respected her choices.

May your journey be peaceful. Mom had hospice in fresno. They were kind caring...

Knifemaker

•2 years ago

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well….I guess this is it

im going to die soon….but im ok with it I had ten yrs to think about it so Im fine with leaving this world behind….it’s obviously a rational and well...

im going to die soon….but im ok with it I had ten yrs to think about it so I...

InTheSky1

•2 years ago

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Nephrologist Visit

I saw the nephrologist today and am so glad that I did. First, she is a total sweetheart and spent a lot of time asking questions and really listening to the...

I saw the nephrologist today and am so glad that I did. First, she is a total s...

TopazForests

•2 years ago

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Damage to eyes and ckd

Hi everyone My Dad who is 75 has just entered stage 5 ckd and over the last few months his eyesight has deteriorated rapidly. It started with him...

Hi everyone My Dad who is 75 has just entered stage 5 ckd and over the last few...

NICOLETTE2020

•2 years ago

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new here

I take antidepressants Bupropion and Lamictal. Do you know if these are ok to take with stage 3A? Thanks

I take antidepressants Bupropion and Lamictal. Do you know if these are ok to t...

nicholasbanana

•2 years ago

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Partial right nephrectomy tomorrow for 2cm tumour. Also a simple cyst in the same kidney.

Hi guys I’m having a partial nephrectomy tomorrow to remove a 2cm tumour found in my right kidney. Only found while I was having gallbladder investigations....

Hi guys I’m having a partial nephrectomy tomorrow to remove a 2cm tumour found...

dublin1717

•2 years ago

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Vaccines prior to Blood work

Do you think that my husband's blood work will be affected by the Covid booster and flu shot received four weeks prior to blood draw? I am concerned enough...

Do you think that my husband's blood work will be affected by the Covid booster ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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FARXIGA DOSAGE?

I'M 76 - 6.1" & DIABETIC. MY A1C IS AROUND 6 . WHAT SHOULD MY DOSAGE FOR FARXIGA BE? DJH

I'M 76 - 6.1" & DIABETIC. MY A1C IS AROUND 6 . WHAT SHOULD MY DOSAGE FOR FARXIGA...

pigeonman

•2 years ago

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Overcoming Financial Hardships with Kidney Disease

Studies show that 50% of kidney patients will face financial hardships while receiving care. What do you know now about available resources that you wish you...

Studies show that 50% of kidney patients will face financial hardships while rec...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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vitamin supplements

I have low iron and low blood count i have CKD stage 5. Does anyone take vitamins that will improve iron and blood. Also i read where probiotics are good to...

I have low iron and low blood count i have CKD stage 5. Does anyone take vitamin...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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Newbie here

I am a 78-year-old male that has just had a kidney removed due to cancer . All this happened in July rather quickly. Was hoping that the other kidney would...

I am a 78-year-old male that has just had a kidney removed due to cancer . All ...

denoon1

•2 years ago

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ADTKD Rare Kidney Disease patient round table.

For those with ADTKD Muc 1, UMOD and those with an undiagnosed/misdiagnosed reason for kidney disease with a family history of kidney disease that includes a...

For those with ADTKD Muc 1, UMOD and those with an undiagnosed/misdiagnosed reas...

Jamok

•2 years ago

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Substantial individual-level discrepancies exist between measured GFR, eGFR

link for the study: https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20220705/substantial-individuallevel-discrepancies-exist-between-measured-gfr-egfr

link for the study: https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20220705/substantia...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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A Simple explanation of the inaccuracies of eGFR

Please note I don’t condone what they are preaching just hope this better explains why, as so many have wondered. Estimated GFR: time for a critical...

Please note I don’t condone what they are preaching just hope this better expla...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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Overactive Bladder

Need some information about an overactive bladder which became a problem for me just recently. At first, it was mostly at night where i got up around 4 times...

Need some information about an overactive bladder which became a problem for me ...

drmind

•2 years ago

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I have normal kidney function except proteinuria. My doc just prescribed jardience is this a gamble or is it effective im afraid of new med

is jardience safe for my kidneys ? My a1c is 6.2 down from 13

Sunbear4157

•2 years ago

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AAKP 47th Annual National Patient Meeting Sept 21-23 held Virtually. Lots of Interesting and Innovative Topics if Anyone is Interested

info to register or learn more: https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/national-patient-meeting/

info to register or learn more: https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/national-...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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The Artificial Kidney Successfully Completes PreClinical Trials. Needs Additional Funding to begin Stage 1 FDA trials.

September 9, 2021 the artificial kidney successfully implanted and worked in preclinical trials. Needs more funding but ready to start FDA trials. Could be...

September 9, 2021 the artificial kidney successfully implanted and worked in pre...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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Transplant Journey outcomes/advice anyone?

Hi, I have had CKD for several years and declined dramatically over the last 6mths -1yr and was actually started urgently on dialysis in July when my GFR...

Hi, I have had CKD for several years and declined dramatically over the last 6mt...

Hawaiilover

•2 years ago

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Moonstone Nutrition Kidney Cleanse & Kidney Support Drink Mix

I used to drink Ensure Light daily but they have been discontinued and I could no longer find it, unless I want to pay with my arm and leg, lol. During my...

I used to drink Ensure Light daily but they have been discontinued and I could n...

Silkdog

•2 years ago

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Pth blood test

I'm a 94 year old widow lady. My primary Doctor told me I have 46 per cent kidney function. My Pth lab test showed 76, the normal number is 54. She said my...

I'm a 94 year old widow lady. My primary Doctor told me I have 46 per cent kidne...

Pricella

•2 years ago

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CKD Stage 3 …..Gemcar13

This is fantastic news about your progress with CKD stage3a blessings to you , am in satge 3a an will definitely try to get Resverotrol asap an follow the...

This is fantastic news about your progress with CKD stage3a blessings to you , a...

Gemcar13

•2 years ago

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There Is Hope & Healing For CKD - My Story

I wanted to share my experience and journey with CKD with all. I was diagnosed with CKD stage 3 about four years ago when my eGFR went to 57. I saw two...

I wanted to share my experience and journey with CKD with all. I was diagnosed w...

HisLittleOne

•2 years ago

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Improvement in fatigue

I'm what the sleep doctors call, "a long sleeper," sleeping on average 11 hours a night. A year ago my kidneys failed due to an allergic reaction to medicine...

I'm what the sleep doctors call, "a long sleeper," sleeping on average 11 hours...

Kidneybetter

•2 years ago

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CKD and Kidney Stones

I saw a gynourologist last week about my urinary incontinence and she ordered an u/s to check kidney function. She saw several kidney stones growing and sent...

I saw a gynourologist last week about my urinary incontinence and she ordered an...

TopazForests

•2 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for September 2022

New in the Kidney Learning Center!

What do you do with your life?

Food Delivery Services

just a good post

Wanting info about symptoms post surgery after removal of one kidney with cancerous tumor.

your journey

well….I guess this is it

Nephrologist Visit

Damage to eyes and ckd

new here

Partial right nephrectomy tomorrow for 2cm tumour. Also a simple cyst in the same kidney.

Vaccines prior to Blood work

FARXIGA DOSAGE?

Overcoming Financial Hardships with Kidney Disease

vitamin supplements

Newbie here

ADTKD Rare Kidney Disease patient round table.

Substantial individual-level discrepancies exist between measured GFR, eGFR

A Simple explanation of the inaccuracies of eGFR

Overactive Bladder

I have normal kidney function except proteinuria. My doc just prescribed jardience is this a gamble or is it effective im afraid of new med

AAKP 47th Annual National Patient Meeting Sept 21-23 held Virtually. Lots of Interesting and Innovative Topics if Anyone is Interested

The Artificial Kidney Successfully Completes PreClinical Trials. Needs Additional Funding to begin Stage 1 FDA trials.

Transplant Journey outcomes/advice anyone?

Moonstone Nutrition Kidney Cleanse & Kidney Support Drink Mix

Pth blood test

CKD Stage 3 …..Gemcar13

There Is Hope & Healing For CKD - My Story

Improvement in fatigue

CKD and Kidney Stones

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