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Stage 3 CKD: New Diagnosis

Hi. I was just diagnosed with stage 3 ckd and am feeling overwhelmed and scared. I'm hoping someone can share advice/experience on what to expect, look out...

Hi. I was just diagnosed with stage 3 ckd and am feeling overwhelmed and scared...

zengirl64

•2 years ago

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A PATIENT, BUT A STUDENT AS WELL

Hello, I'm doing a research survey on racial disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease. I myself am battling late stage renal disease and have cared for family...

Hello, I'm doing a research survey on racial disparities in Chronic Kidney Dise...

BlueSybbie

•2 years ago

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CKD stage 5 fyi water warning

This week I received one of the new medical newsletters on what is not recommended for renal patients. It said for stage 5 renal patients to avoid drinking...

This week I received one of the new medical newsletters on what is not recommend...

chicablue

•2 years ago

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am i wrong?

i recently ran into an aeyurvedic page on facebook claiming to cure kidney disease with a fruit and herb diet charging 2500 to 5000 dollars a session.i got...

i recently ran into an aeyurvedic page on facebook claiming to cure kidney dise...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

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Biopsy results.. waiting to see doctor

Hi all, Im thankful that i can confine in this group it has given me so much insight on kidney disease. My husband had his biopsy last Thursday and his...

Hi all, Im thankful that i can confine in this group it has given me so much in...

rere96

•2 years ago

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kidney disease and TSH

Hi all, I recently had a pyeloplasty for a PUJ obstruction (June 2022) and thought probably naively that it would be the end of my kidney problems once fixed!...

Hi all, I recently had a pyeloplasty for a PUJ obstruction (June 2022) and thoug...

Lolacatty

•2 years ago

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3 year old daughter has PKD

Hi everyone My 3 year old daughter had an ultrasound of her kidneys today and multiple cysts were found - I have to wait for the report to get more info. I...

Hi everyone My 3 year old daughter had an ultrasound of her kidneys today and m...

BP135

•2 years ago

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Microalbumin creatine ratio

Hi My Microalbumin creatine ratio is 165 mg/g. Efgr is 98 ml/min. Creatinine .72 mg/dl and bun is 10 mg/dl . Any thoughts?

Hi My Microalbumin creatine ratio is 165 mg/g. Efgr is 98 ml/min. Creatinine ....

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Attend to Diabetes in place of medicine

I find that diabetic patients are vulnerable to CKD. It is best to learn about how to improve your diabetic condition with diet modification (using...

I find that diabetic patients are vulnerable to CKD. It is best to learn abo...

Bhanwre

•2 years ago

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Silodal D 4gm medicine okay?

I have a prostrate PSA of 9.1 I am a male, 65 years old in CKD 3b. I've been advised to take Silodal D 4mg. The medicine cover says check with doctor for...

I have a prostrate PSA of 9.1 I am a male, 65 years old in CKD 3b. I've been...

Bhanwre

•2 years ago

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How kidney patients should protect themselves from COVID-19 in 2022

COVID-19 is still top of mind for those who are immunocompromised and we're here to offer resources and support. Our guests will answer your questions about...

COVID-19 is still top of mind for those who are immunocompromised and we're here...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Have your say on expanding medication options for CKD

Hi All, If anyone was adversely affected by the FDA's shock decision to reject Tenapanor as a treatment option for hyperphosphatemia, please use the link...

Hi All, If anyone was adversely affected by the FDA's shock decision to reject...

MrAtoz

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dapagliflozin

My husband has just been advised to take this for stage 3 CKD. Does anyone else take this and if so how are you finding it please

My husband has just been advised to take this for stage 3 CKD. Does anyone e...

JaneCorn

•2 years ago

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Alternative to Omeprozole

My eGFR is 61, so close to stage 3a kidney disease. Still trying to take it in. Last thing I expected from a general blood test. Had a text from GP last week...

My eGFR is 61, so close to stage 3a kidney disease. Still trying to take it in....

lilliput

•2 years ago

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Advise around ckd 3a

Hi all I got diagnosed with ckd 3a (creatinine-1.4) in January 2022 and I m 27 year old. I consulted with nephrologist but they said there is no any treatment...

Hi all I got diagnosed with ckd 3a (creatinine-1.4) in January 2022 and I m 27 ...

Vi9314

•2 years ago

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ckd stage 3a

hello everyone I was diagnosed with ckd stage 3a a couple of months ago came totally out the blue I didn't get told about straight away apparently my doctor...

hello everyone I was diagnosed with ckd stage 3a a couple of months ago came to...

Tracey7

•2 years ago

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The questions about protein in the urine....?

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RoxanneKidney

•2 years ago

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What is going to happen?

Hi there. I am 37 years old. I only have one kidney and 3 months ago I was diagnosed with kidney disease. My creatine is 2.18 and my GFR is 34. I...

Hi there. I am 37 years old. I only have one kidney and 3 months ago I was...

Yup85

•2 years ago

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Kok sidney peritoneal dialysis

I have just started peritoneal dialysis about a month ago. My creatinine levels are very high and I am dehydrated. Anyone with similar experience? pPlease...

I have just started peritoneal dialysis about a month ago. My creatinine levels...

ckiddo

•2 years ago

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Struggling to understand all this.

Been dealing with KD for 1.5 years. My doctor has me on a variety of meds that includes-BP, Chol, Lasix,Farxiga,Eliquis, Cytoxan and Prednisone-plus a few...

Been dealing with KD for 1.5 years. My doctor has me on a variety of meds that ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Inaccurate blood test

My annual blood screen showed all OK except creatine up 40 % to 135 and gfr 51, stage 3a kidney disease. A second test showed normal 95 and gfr 74. But it...

My annual blood screen showed all OK except creatine up 40 % to 135 and gfr 51,...

normanbyrott

•2 years ago

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Diet & GFR

7 months ago, my husband limited his protein to 4 ounces per day. He got his calories from whole grains then added plenty of vegetables and fruits to his...

7 months ago, my husband limited his protein to 4 ounces per day. He got his ca...

Bananas2007

•2 years ago

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Any info on vitamin K2 ?

I'm planning to ask my neph about Vitamin K2 in upcoming visit. I've heard that Kefir has some K2, but I'd like to know more. Holding steady at stage 4 😜

I'm planning to ask my neph about Vitamin K2 in upcoming visit. I've heard that...

newbie56

•2 years ago

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Daily protein

Husband has GFR of 20- stage 4 CKD How many ounces of protein is he allowed daily? Thanks

Husband has GFR of 20- stage 4 CKD How many ounces of protein is he allowed da...

EandR

•2 years ago

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Daily protein

I have GFR of 48. How many ounces of protein can I have daily?

EandR

•2 years ago

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Secondary infections ?

Has anyone experienced multiple secondary infections while on high dose of prednisone and antibiotics ? It’s been 6 weeks on medication and have already had...

Has anyone experienced multiple secondary infections while on high dose of predn...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Biopsy Week

Goodmorning, I under estimated how helpful this forum would be. It has helped me calm my nerves a bit. This week my husband will do a routine blood test as...

Goodmorning, I under estimated how helpful this forum would be. It has helpe...

rere96

•2 years ago

9 Replies

diet for cki patient

hi everyone, I have been searching which fruits, veggies etc are good for kidneys. Google is so confusing sometimes.😁 I would really appreciate it....

hi everyone, I have been searching which fruits, veggies etc are good for kid...

Pengkie

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Mayo Clinic remote appointment?

Hi All, My husband is dealing with a currently undiagnosed kidney issue. His gfr is down to 67 and his creatine is going up. He also has proteinuria. This...

Hi All, My husband is dealing with a currently undiagnosed kidney issue. His ...

Bananas2007

•2 years ago

27 Replies

so confused!!!

GFR went from 105 to 73. Creatine stayed at 0.8. So confused A1c went up 7.5. According to Davita my GFR should be 86 for my age?

GFR went from 105 to 73. Creatine stayed at 0.8. So confused A1c went up 7.5. ...

LonaBell

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2022

Stage 3 CKD: New Diagnosis

A PATIENT, BUT A STUDENT AS WELL

CKD stage 5 fyi water warning

am i wrong?

Biopsy results.. waiting to see doctor

kidney disease and TSH

3 year old daughter has PKD

Microalbumin creatine ratio

Attend to Diabetes in place of medicine

Silodal D 4gm medicine okay?

How kidney patients should protect themselves from COVID-19 in 2022

Have your say on expanding medication options for CKD

Dapagliflozin

Alternative to Omeprozole

Advise around ckd 3a

ckd stage 3a

The questions about protein in the urine....?

What is going to happen?

Kok sidney peritoneal dialysis

Struggling to understand all this.

Inaccurate blood test

Diet & GFR

Any info on vitamin K2 ?

Daily protein

Daily protein

Secondary infections ?

Biopsy Week

diet for cki patient

Mayo Clinic remote appointment?

so confused!!!

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Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2022

﻿Stage 3 CKD: New Diagnosis

A PATIENT, BUT A STUDENT AS WELL

CKD stage 5 fyi water warning

﻿am i wrong?

Biopsy results.. waiting to see doctor

kidney disease and TSH

3 year old daughter has PKD

Microalbumin creatine ratio

﻿Attend to Diabetes in place of medicine

﻿Silodal D 4gm medicine okay?

How kidney patients should protect themselves from COVID-19 in 2022

Have your say on expanding medication options for CKD

﻿﻿Dapagliflozin

﻿Alternative to Omeprozole

Advise around ckd 3a

﻿ckd stage 3a

The questions about protein in the urine....?

﻿What is going to happen?

﻿Kok sidney peritoneal dialysis

Struggling to understand all this.

﻿Inaccurate blood test

﻿Diet & GFR

Any info on vitamin K2 ?

Daily protein

Daily protein

Secondary infections ?

Biopsy Week

diet for cki patient

﻿Mayo Clinic remote appointment?

so confused!!!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What would you like to learn about kidney transplantation? Please select your top 3 choices.

Topics

Archive

Stage 3 CKD: New Diagnosis

am i wrong?

Attend to Diabetes in place of medicine

Silodal D 4gm medicine okay?

Dapagliflozin

Alternative to Omeprozole

ckd stage 3a

What is going to happen?

Kok sidney peritoneal dialysis

Inaccurate blood test

Diet & GFR

Mayo Clinic remote appointment?