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Made my decision...Stage 3...and MRA with contrast?

I have contacted my Nephrologist and she replied that if my eGFR is over 30 it is fine. But after considering why I am doing the test and actions the test...

I have contacted my Nephrologist and she replied that if my eGFR is over 30 it i...

hj1122

•2 years ago

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kidney disease

Does anyone have a knot. come under there right rib and have catches come under there rib and back?

Does anyone have a knot. come under there right rib and have catches come under ...

hardrock430

•2 years ago

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efudix

Is there any risk of damaging kidneys for a stage 3 CKD patient in taking the topical treatment EFUDIX 5FU in order to treat Actinic Keratosis on the scalp?

Is there any risk of damaging kidneys for a stage 3 CKD patient in taking the to...

Prunes1

•2 years ago

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CT scan with contrast Sunday - worried 😥

Hi, I had an ultra sound on my liver over a week ago and the clinician noticed something on my kidney. Liver fine. She looked at a previous CT from May 2021...

Hi, I had an ultra sound on my liver over a week ago and the clinician noticed s...

Teddy2022

•2 years ago

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Stage 3...and MRA with contrast?

My cardiologist has set me up for a MRA with contrast. He says 1/2 dose of contrast is ok for me (Stage 3). I don't feel good about doing this. I have been...

My cardiologist has set me up for a MRA with contrast. He says 1/2 dose of contr...

hj1122

•2 years ago

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Renogram

Good afternoon all, In January at the age of 39 I found out that I was born with one kidney, my latest blood and urine test show that I have high creatinine...

Good afternoon all, In January at the age of 39 I found out that I was born wit...

Artu

•2 years ago

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Creatinine Levels...

Wondering what the other related issues are to a rise in my creatinine levels. I've had an increase over the summer and it's not from excessive exercise this...

Wondering what the other related issues are to a rise in my creatinine levels. I...

GeeMoney

•2 years ago

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APPROVED FOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BUT NEED A DONOR...HOW DO I GET MY STORY OUT? So scared about dialysis before getting a kidney.

Hi Sweet Friends.... hope everyone is hanging in there and doing well. I was approved for transplant at Mayo and am so grateful. My dear husbandand wanted to...

Hi Sweet Friends.... hope everyone is hanging in there and doing well. I was ap...

Highgfr

•2 years ago

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Dialysis is upon me!

So, coming out of a not so great weekend. On Friday, I had my routine bloodwork done. That evening, my nephrologists office called and asked that I go to the...

So, coming out of a not so great weekend. On Friday, I had my routine bloodwor...

MSWwv

•2 years ago

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Metoprolol

I just found out that Metoprolol may be responsible for the recent onset of my severe insomnia and overactive bladder. I'll be seeing my nephrologist in a...

I just found out that Metoprolol may be responsible for the recent onset of my s...

drmind

•2 years ago

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Lower back pain.

I'm at stage 5 ckd and I have severe lower back pain. My nephroligist says this is unusual. Is it? Does anyone else experience this? All replies greatly...

I'm at stage 5 ckd and I have severe lower back pain. My nephroligist says this ...

Irelandy

•2 years ago

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When You Can't Do It All–Living with End-Stage Kidney Disease

Living with end-stage CKD can be overwhelming. Here are 3 simple tips to help you cope. Learn more at:...

Living with end-stage CKD can be overwhelming. Here are 3 simple tips to help yo...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Muscle cramps

Good evening all. I was wondering if anyone experiences foot cramps in the pre dialysis stage. Im generally well, but recently have been getting these...

Good evening all. I was wondering if anyone experiences foot cramps in the pre ...

wheezoids21

•2 years ago

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High Blood Pressure and Almodidine

I want to thank everyone who replied to my post about high blood pressure. I sincerely appreciate your response. Thanks again

I want to thank everyone who replied to my post about high blood pressure. I si...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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amlodipine and swelling

I’m at stage 5 ckd and I recently started amlodipine 10mg and my feet and ankle swell. My question is what does someone else at stage 5 take for blood...

I’m at stage 5 ckd and I recently started amlodipine 10mg and my feet and ankle ...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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Anxious about totally bizarre symptoms

I suffered Nephritis as a child (60 years ago) and have since then had no kidney problems except passing a kidney stone around 5 years ago. For the past 5 or 6...

I suffered Nephritis as a child (60 years ago) and have since then had no kidney...

Loobs39

•2 years ago

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Could one simple change in medication change my GFR? I have COPD, Atrial fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, plus.

Six months ago my eGFR was 41, then in Oct it was 38. My doctor suggest I cut the dosage of Losartan from 50mg to 25 mg, test my BP and come back in 2 weeks...

Six months ago my eGFR was 41, then in Oct it was 38. My doctor suggest I cut th...

hj1122

•2 years ago

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Ckd anemia

My kidney disease is a little better but anemia is worse

Khaag

•2 years ago

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garlic and CKD Stage5

Is it ok to take Garlic supplements I’m having trouble with blood pressure and read where garlic helps lower blood pressure Thank you

Is it ok to take Garlic supplements I’m having trouble with blood pressure and r...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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Creatinine climbing, change in bp meds

My husband had his kidney transplant 14 years ago. His creatinine started climbing in sept and is now 4.66. He has swelling in his legs and feet He was...

My husband had his kidney transplant 14 years ago. His creatinine started climb...

dvassey

•2 years ago

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Worrying about drugs and symptoms at stage 5 13% gfr

Hi. Now at stage 5 gfr 13%. Am experiencing persistent dry cough and vomitting now and then that driving me crazy. Recently had flu and Covid booster together...

Hi. Now at stage 5 gfr 13%. Am experiencing persistent dry cough and vomitting ...

ellen3

•2 years ago

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Nephrologist?

Diagnosed with CKD stage 2. NP/PCP don't seem concerned. Should I be contacting a nephrologist or just see what happens next? This is new to me.

Diagnosed with CKD stage 2. NP/PCP don't seem concerned. Should I be contacting...

Conviva22

•2 years ago

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CKD new Anemia medication Roxadustat

I see there is a relatively new medication for Anemia in CKD. Taken as tablet rather than injecting as with EPO.Any views or experience with Roxadustat?...

I see there is a relatively new medication for Anemia in CKD. Taken as tablet ra...

Pontios

•2 years ago

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Question about CKD and having a colonoscopy

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with CKD Stage 2. I am also scheduled to have a colonoscopy in December. I am scared that the laxative solution and the...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with CKD Stage 2. I am also scheduled to hav...

LoveNeroli

•2 years ago

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Pepcid ac

Could pepcid ac 20mg at night lower hemoglobin

Khaag

•2 years ago

1 Reply

appointment

Hello, Is it normal if you have to reschedule an appt with your nephrologist they make it for six months later. Saying that is the first available appt?...

Hello, Is it normal if you have to reschedule an appt with your nephrologist ...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

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Stage 3b and diabetic

Hi so I'm 38 and recently told I'm stage 3b my reading was 36 and now 33 just 4 months later. My specialist told me I should get kidney and pancreas...

Hi so I'm 38 and recently told I'm stage 3b my reading was 36 and now 33 just 4 ...

mentaljay83

•2 years ago

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Melatonin

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41440-019-0223-9 I am wondering if anyone uses melatonin to slow progress of kidney disease? Although seen primarily as a...

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41440-019-0223-9 I am wondering if anyone use...

alexask

•2 years ago

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Confused with Nephrologist advice

My husband has chronic kidney disease 3a, diabetes, cirrhosis and heart problems. Lately he has had protein in urine 256, 6 months and it's not improving. He...

My husband has chronic kidney disease 3a, diabetes, cirrhosis and heart problems...

MONIREN

•2 years ago

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Remdesevir causing CKD

I have read multiple studies that Remdesevir, which I was treated for from COVID-19 virus last summer, causing CKD. Are there anything I can do to REVERSE...

I have read multiple studies that Remdesevir, which I was treated for from COVID...

jeffmensch

•2 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2022

Made my decision...Stage 3...and MRA with contrast?

kidney disease

efudix

CT scan with contrast Sunday - worried 😥

Stage 3...and MRA with contrast?

Renogram

Creatinine Levels...

APPROVED FOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BUT NEED A DONOR...HOW DO I GET MY STORY OUT? So scared about dialysis before getting a kidney.

Dialysis is upon me!

Metoprolol

Lower back pain.

When You Can't Do It All–Living with End-Stage Kidney Disease

Muscle cramps

High Blood Pressure and Almodidine

amlodipine and swelling

Anxious about totally bizarre symptoms

Could one simple change in medication change my GFR? I have COPD, Atrial fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, plus.

Ckd anemia

garlic and CKD Stage5

Creatinine climbing, change in bp meds

Worrying about drugs and symptoms at stage 5 13% gfr

Nephrologist?

CKD new Anemia medication Roxadustat

Question about CKD and having a colonoscopy

Pepcid ac

appointment

Stage 3b and diabetic

Melatonin

Confused with Nephrologist advice

Remdesevir causing CKD

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