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kidney disease

I was diagnosed yesterday as being prediabetic, so now I’ve found out what is contributing to my kidney disease finally

I was diagnosed yesterday as being prediabetic, so now I’ve found out what is co...

hardrock430

•1 year ago

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iga nephropathy

Hi, i have been suffering from iga nephropathy since i was 20 years old. I occasionally got tested my kidney. Yesterday my creatinine level was about 4. Any...

Hi, i have been suffering from iga nephropathy since i was 20 years old. I occas...

questioner123

•1 year ago

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UTI treatment for ckd patients

What are safest antibiotics used for UTI? Last year January, I was prescribed nitrofurantoin/macrobid for infection. It resolved but wondering if any harm to...

What are safest antibiotics used for UTI? Last year January, I was prescribed ni...

Dana66CKD

•1 year ago

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Control of High Protein in Urine with dibeties

Hi.Can any one please suggest that Tarpeyo medicines is useful for high protein in urine near 1575 ppm or not. I have study which show it also have negative...

Hi.Can any one please suggest that Tarpeyo medicines is useful for high protein ...

Vivekks

•1 year ago

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Immunocompromised

I’m currently in a clinical trial receiving infusions of a drug similar to rituximab, and therefore immunocompromised. I am a public employee and in a battle...

I’m currently in a clinical trial receiving infusions of a drug similar to ritux...

MsAmyM

•1 year ago

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CT scan booked - worried

Hello all, this is my first post. I am UK based and have been T2 diabetic for 12 yrs with poor control of mt glucose..alot worse recently. My blood pressure...

Hello all, this is my first post. I am UK based and have been T2 diabetic for 12...

Monkey_gir34

•1 year ago

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Accrufer (Cedric maltol)

Has anyone had any experience with Accrufer. From the little I've found, it appears to be an improvement over the otc pills, and might avoid the side effects...

Has anyone had any experience with Accrufer. From the little I've found, it appe...

RonaldoResuelto

•1 year ago

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IGA Proteinuria/Gluten Free Study

For those with IGA, may be interested in this study I came across going gluten free. (copy and paste) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2311308/ I have FSGS,...

For those with IGA, may be interested in this study I came across going gluten f...

oceansplash

•1 year ago

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2 Months In - Dialysis Whoas!

So I have been on Dialyisis (4 hrs 3x week) for 2 months. The first two weeks went without a hitch. Actually felt pretty good during and after my sessions....

So I have been on Dialyisis (4 hrs 3x week) for 2 months. The first two weeks we...

MSWwv

•1 year ago

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non diabetic neuropathy

i was just diagnosed with neuropathy in both feet.is this part of ckd?non diabetic.

i was just diagnosed with neuropathy in both feet.is this part of ckd?non diabet...

S_dillow

•1 year ago

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Constant Creatinine levels.

Hi!! My mom who is 53 years old diabetic and has high blood pressure too. However, she is very particular about her diet and because of that her sugar levels...

Hi!! My mom who is 53 years old diabetic and has high blood pressure too. Howeve...

kanami

•1 year ago

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A Catastrophe

Hello Everyone, I'm new here. A few weeks ago, I was doing pretty well. I had a GFR of about 55, and when I was super careful, even more so than usual about...

Hello Everyone, I'm new here. A few weeks ago, I was doing pretty well. I had...

Joe100

•1 year ago

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kidney disease

Hi everyone. I have recently been diagnosed as having CKD stage 3 it came as a total shock because I don’t seem to fit any of the criteria for developing this....

Hi everyone. I have recently been diagnosed as having CKD stage 3 it came as a t...

VeganNan

•1 year ago

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Stage 3, only followed by a nurse practioner who is doing nothing.

I have a recently consistently dropping eGFR from high 50's (over about 3 years) to 52 in June, 49 twice in a row now Dec and Jan 4 eGFR has been done with...

I have a recently consistently dropping eGFR from high 50's (over about 3 years)...

annon12345

•1 year ago

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eGFR 75 what does that mean?

eGFR 75 Creatinine 76 (range 45-84) Albumin 42 (range 35-50) Hi all I’m 36yrs old, I don’t really know anything about kidney function bloods but was doing...

eGFR 75 Creatinine 76 (range 45-84) Albumin 42 (range 35-50) Hi all I’m 36y...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

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Hey, some new information about treatment of UTIs

https://www.thesuburban.com/life/health/could-estrogen-help-ease-the-delirium-that-can-come-with-utis/article_df5fc138-bd53-51ed-9812-0e8646489fe5.html Try...

https://www.thesuburban.com/life/health/could-estrogen-help-ease-the-delirium-t...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Cold remedies

Hello all. Anyone have any input on using zinc, sugar-free lozenges for mild sore throat. Have used hot, salt-water gargling and antiseptic wash, but before...

Hello all. Anyone have any input on using zinc, sugar-free lozenges for mild sor...

Dana66CKD

•1 year ago

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kidney pain

hi everyone I’m not sure if this is the right group. I am 36yrs old a full thyroidectomy patient. For a couple years, I have been having pain in my back each...

hi everyone I’m not sure if this is the right group. I am 36yrs old a full thyr...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

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Non-Albumin Proteinurie

Is there anybody with non-albumin proteinurie? - My ACR is 3 mg/gr. 30 mg/gr is the upper limit for normal range. On the other hand - My 24 h protein is...

Is there anybody with non-albumin proteinurie? - My ACR is 3 mg/gr. 30 mg/gr i...

milo_miller

•1 year ago

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Ckd stage 3 question on how people deal with anxiety with ckd

I’ve been stage 3 now for 2+ years age 35 and have dealt with varying levels of anxiety my whole life. How do others in this group deal with anxiety or...

I’ve been stage 3 now for 2+ years age 35 and have dealt with varying levels of ...

Yogi8716

•1 year ago

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Plant based diet

Hello, Had an appointment with a third renal dietician. I expressed my wanting to follow a plant based diet and once again was given lots of info about...

Hello, Had an appointment with a third renal dietician. I expressed my wanting...

Yankees28

•1 year ago

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44 yrs old diabetic lab results showing protein in urine very scared

I am 44 years old Chronic Diabetic for 10 years egfr 117 but recent lab showed protein in urine in next set of tests it came negative but I am so...

I am 44 years old Chronic Diabetic for 10 years egfr 117 but recent lab sh...

herc1979

•1 year ago

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Newly diagnosed with CKD and preoccupied with what this means for the future

So, I’m a 59 year old man with only high cholesterol and hypertension (both being treated with medication). My creatinine has been creeping up s-l-o-w-l-y...

So, I’m a 59 year old man with only high cholesterol and hypertension (both bein...

Argelius

•1 year ago

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Remedy for body odor related to renal failure

Any suggestions for that uremic smell between treatments?

kidneykim

•1 year ago

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End stage renal disease body odor

Just met the nicest guy who is on dialysis. He has a distinctive smell that is I am sure related to toxins from the inability of his body to expel them between...

Just met the nicest guy who is on dialysis. He has a distinctive smell that is I...

kidneykim

•1 year ago

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Happy New Year

Hello. - I just wanted to wish all forum members a happy new year and to thank you all for your invaluable assistance. It hasn't been easy and I still have a...

Hello. - I just wanted to wish all forum members a happy new year and to thank y...

fartikins

•1 year ago

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Dialysis Headaches

Hello Everyone. I have been on dialysis for 4.5 years. The first 4 years I did home hemo dialysis due to the remoteness of where Iived. 6 months ago I moved to...

Hello Everyone. I have been on dialysis for 4.5 years. The first 4 years I did h...

Reader_90

•1 year ago

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CKD + Asthma Medication

Has anyone found asthma medication that is kidney-safe? I just realized that Breo Elipta and Pulmicort are not. Anyone have suggestions that I can study?

Has anyone found asthma medication that is kidney-safe? I just realized that Bre...

mmckinzie

•1 year ago

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Are mushroom supplements kidney safe?

I’m looking for advice about the use of mushroom supplements for brain health but I don’t know where to find answers about their affect on kidneys. These...

I’m looking for advice about the use of mushroom supplements for brain health bu...

Oregal

•1 year ago

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Bleeding in urine after biopsy...

***UPDATE: 1/6/2023*** The bleeding is back. His doctor ordered a ultrasound to see if there's a possible fistula. He will be getting that tomorrow. 😩😥 Still...

***UPDATE: 1/6/2023*** The bleeding is back. His doctor ordered a ultrasound to ...

Bananas2007

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for January 2023

kidney disease

iga nephropathy

UTI treatment for ckd patients

Control of High Protein in Urine with dibeties

Immunocompromised

CT scan booked - worried

Accrufer (Cedric maltol)

IGA Proteinuria/Gluten Free Study

2 Months In - Dialysis Whoas!

non diabetic neuropathy

Constant Creatinine levels.

A Catastrophe

kidney disease

Stage 3, only followed by a nurse practioner who is doing nothing.

eGFR 75 what does that mean?

Hey, some new information about treatment of UTIs

Cold remedies

kidney pain

Non-Albumin Proteinurie

Ckd stage 3 question on how people deal with anxiety with ckd

Plant based diet

44 yrs old diabetic lab results showing protein in urine very scared

Newly diagnosed with CKD and preoccupied with what this means for the future

Remedy for body odor related to renal failure

End stage renal disease body odor

Happy New Year

Dialysis Headaches

CKD + Asthma Medication

Are mushroom supplements kidney safe?

Bleeding in urine after biopsy...

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