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The Kidney Project - UCSF

Hello Are you following UCSF's Kidney Project? As far as I understand, they are in the pre-clinical testing phase. Do you have any estimates/expectations on...

Hello Are you following UCSF's Kidney Project? As far as I understand, they are...

milo_miller

•1 year ago

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Lowering eGFR and creatine

My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 2 CKD with creatine around 2.1 and eGFR around 42. Between the time his bloodwork showed that and when he saw the...

My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 2 CKD with creatine around 2.1 and ...

TopazForests

•1 year ago

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Seeking feedback for a project

Hello everyone, I am working with a small team on a school project that we are very excited about. We are developing an app that will help people track food...

Hello everyone, I am working with a small team on a school project that we are ...

cl123

•1 year ago

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Nephrologists

I have not seen my Neph since July this year. My bloods were done in June. 15 efgr. GP's took bloods in August. 14 efgr. My bloods were taken by another...

I have not seen my Neph since July this year. My bloods were done in June. 15 ...

Hily

•1 year ago

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kidney disease

was wondering if anyone knows does lorazepam (ativan) cause your grf to drop as had a decline from 59 in march to 50 in october and thinking of stopping it S...

was wondering if anyone knows does lorazepam (ativan) cause your grf to drop as ...

Bruisegirl69

•1 year ago

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Egfr, is it a 100 accurate

Hi, I had recent kidney function test after a high creatine reading, it was 123 umol but after only a week it dropped to 80 umol . I was diagnosed with...

Hi, I had recent kidney function test after a high creatine reading, it was 123 ...

Tempest1

•1 year ago

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Bloodpressure and CKD 3B

I have been on losartan potassium 50mg for a few years now and have no side effects as far as I know. How ever my systolic bloodpressure does not seem to come...

I have been on losartan potassium 50mg for a few years now and have no side effe...

Raclette

•1 year ago

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Initial Kidney Disease Workup

My husband had efgr of 58 and creatinine 1.49. All other bloodwork was normal. He is overweight and we have just learned from regular testing, has mildly high...

My husband had efgr of 58 and creatinine 1.49. All other bloodwork was normal. ...

CN67

•1 year ago

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Proteinuria and arbs

Hi, I have 800-1000 mg. proteinuria. I'm on 25 mg. of losartan and new Dr. wants to double it. I'm apprehensive about it as I am 118 lb. 5'6" 61 yr old. My...

Hi, I have 800-1000 mg. proteinuria. I'm on 25 mg. of losartan and new Dr. want...

oceansplash

•1 year ago

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Bubbles in urine

Hello, Had a quick question about bubbles in urine. Some days my urine is totally clear. Perfect color no bubbles at all. Other days, usually the...

Hello, Had a quick question about bubbles in urine. Some days my urine is tota...

Yankees28

•1 year ago

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not diagnosed yet but my blood test says my gfr is 28 and creatinine is 1.94

creating is 1.94 and my gfr is 28. 3 weeks ago my gfr was 61 my creatinine 1.54. Why so fast 3 weeks. Am I going to die soon. I’m so scared

creating is 1.94 and my gfr is 28. 3 weeks ago my gfr was 61 my creatinine 1.54....

april201954

•1 year ago

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gfr declined from 61 to 45 within a years time

Last October, my creatinine was 1.02 with gfr of 53…fasting. In December creatinine was 1.12 with gfr of 48…fasting In April of this year creatinine was .99...

Last October, my creatinine was 1.02 with gfr of 53…fasting. In December creati...

Vcr1406

•1 year ago

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Stage 3 CKD in early 40s

Hello everyone. I just got diagnosed with stage 3 CKD early this year. It was (and is still) quite a shock as there were no indications in previous years. I...

Hello everyone. I just got diagnosed with stage 3 CKD early this year. It was (a...

indobeat

•1 year ago

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Stage 3b-4 kidney disease

my name is melody. My gfr just dropped to 28 and my creatinine jumped to 1.94ml. This is just from July. I’m a diabetic and never thought it would happen to...

my name is melody. My gfr just dropped to 28 and my creatinine jumped to 1.94ml....

april201954

•1 year ago

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New to this...waiting for diagnosis...

What to make of these numbers? No definite diagnosis yet. Creatinine 1.49 in September., 1.48 now. Efgr 58 in Sept., 59 now. A/G ratio 2.4 in Sept., 2.8...

What to make of these numbers? No definite diagnosis yet. Creatinine 1.49 in Se...

CN67

•1 year ago

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Aggressive treatment for Stage 3, CKD

How does one find a nephrologist who treats Stage 3 CKD aggressively?

gjhStage3

•1 year ago

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stenosis in leg stage 4 ckd

I have tried to find more info on this leg stenosis thing with little to show for it. I am told I have multiple stenoses in one leg. I also have stage 4 ckd....

I have tried to find more info on this leg stenosis thing with little to show fo...

purejoynow

•1 year ago

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Thanksgiving Feast Fit for People with Kidney Disease

Are you ready for the upcoming Holiday? Enjoy these 4 kidney-friendly Thanksgiving dishes with family and friends!...

Are you ready for the upcoming Holiday? Enjoy these 4 kidney-friendly Thanksgivi...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 year ago

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Just reached Stage 3a

Having watched my eGFR decrease slowly over 20 years I have now reached CKD stage 3a on my 84th birthday! I have been pre-occupied during this time with other...

Having watched my eGFR decrease slowly over 20 years I have now reached CKD stag...

podo

•1 year ago

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Is Losartan good or bad for kidneys?

I have read that ARBs is one of the handful of drugs that can improve kidney function. I have been taking losartan for several years. CKD stage 3a or 3b, my...

I have read that ARBs is one of the handful of drugs that can improve kidney fun...

whats

•1 year ago

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recently diagnosed

was just (last week) told by my doctor that my kidney numbers have dropped form 52 to 38 and that I am now in kidney failure. I am crushed by this news and...

was just (last week) told by my doctor that my kidney numbers have dropped form ...

Lehigh

•1 year ago

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my son has alagille syndrome

good afternoon. my son is 5 months old and has Alagille syndrome. a big request of moms with children with such a disease - please respond. I have a lot of...

good afternoon. my son is 5 months old and has Alagille syndrome. a big request ...

Olgawell

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Do you have CKD and pain in MID back?

Hi everyone, I have CKD and some mild liver issues which I believe I have under control now (the liver issues). Does anyone here have kidney problems but...

Hi everyone, I have CKD and some mild liver issues which I believe I have und...

UhOhCKD

•1 year ago

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Sudden jump in creatinine and BUN, and drop in GFR after being on Valsartan for 13 years with no problem

A few years ago, I had a sudden huge jump in creatinine (1.6 to 3.4!) and BUN (30 to 100!) after being on Valsartan for 13 years with no problem. I know this...

A few years ago, I had a sudden huge jump in creatinine (1.6 to 3.4!) and BUN (3...

gracy2

•1 year ago

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Nausea and dizziness CKD stage 3b no albuminuria

My 77 year old husband with CKD stage 3b who is otherwise healthy ( no CVD, controlled diabetes with HgA1c at 7.0%) got up this morning nauseous and dizzy. I...

My 77 year old husband with CKD stage 3b who is otherwise healthy ( no CVD, cont...

Vprp

•1 year ago

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Kidney cyst in 12 year old

Hello. My 12 year old daughter had an US scan a few days ago for recurrent UTI-s, and they incidentally found a small cyst on her left kidney. The sonographer...

Hello. My 12 year old daughter had an US scan a few days ago for recurrent UTI-...

Yogatool

•1 year ago

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Question about potassium binders

Good morning. I had been taking Kayaxelate for a few years when my dr prescribed Valtassa, a safer, newer alternative for lowering potassium levels. Well, it...

Good morning. I had been taking Kayaxelate for a few years when my dr prescribe...

wheezoids21

•1 year ago

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Best Tea for Kidney & high BP ?

I’m stage 4 CKD with High blood pressure I read on line that some teas (green, nettle, hibiscus, hawthorn) are good for kidney/HBP. Have you tried this?

I’m stage 4 CKD with High blood pressure I read on line that some teas (green,...

Rosemary201

•1 year ago

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CKD Stage 3 with microcalcifications?

hello everyone, I have CKD Stage 3, no proteinuria but has microcalcifications on ultrasound. What does these microcalcifications mean? I am not...

hello everyone, I have CKD Stage 3, no proteinuria but has microcalcifications ...

Chelle1097

•1 year ago

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Kidney biopsy for elevated creatinine

My 68 yr old husband had a kidney transplant 7 weeks ago. We are at the hospital now getting a biopsy due to his rising creatinine levels. I have been so...

My 68 yr old husband had a kidney transplant 7 weeks ago. We are at the hospita...

sukki2022

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2022

The Kidney Project - UCSF

Lowering eGFR and creatine

Seeking feedback for a project

Nephrologists

kidney disease

Egfr, is it a 100 accurate

Bloodpressure and CKD 3B

Initial Kidney Disease Workup

Proteinuria and arbs

Bubbles in urine

not diagnosed yet but my blood test says my gfr is 28 and creatinine is 1.94

gfr declined from 61 to 45 within a years time

Stage 3 CKD in early 40s

Stage 3b-4 kidney disease

New to this...waiting for diagnosis...

Aggressive treatment for Stage 3, CKD

stenosis in leg stage 4 ckd

Thanksgiving Feast Fit for People with Kidney Disease

Just reached Stage 3a

Is Losartan good or bad for kidneys?

recently diagnosed

my son has alagille syndrome

Do you have CKD and pain in MID back?

Sudden jump in creatinine and BUN, and drop in GFR after being on Valsartan for 13 years with no problem

Nausea and dizziness CKD stage 3b no albuminuria

Kidney cyst in 12 year old

Question about potassium binders

Best Tea for Kidney & high BP ?

CKD Stage 3 with microcalcifications?

Kidney biopsy for elevated creatinine

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