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Medication question: Dapagliflozin (SGLt2). I think this is also called farxiga and other names

Hi everyone, hope you all are well. I am doing alright since my first diagnosis back in Nov 2022. My last Creat(about a month agao) was 2.39 with EGFR at...

Hi everyone, hope you all are well. I am doing alright since my first diagnosi...

kanna089

•2 years ago

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More dietary stuff

I have been reading the hull food guide. He recommends using Rice Dream as milk substitute. Shopping today i could not find any that wasn't sweetened ....

I have been reading the hull food guide. He recommends using Rice Dream as milk...

OldTownhammock

•2 years ago

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10 Inspiring Quotes for Those Living with Kidney Disease

A CKD diagnosis can cause many physical and emotional challenges in a patient's life. Here are 10 inspiring quotes to remind you that there is always hope....

A CKD diagnosis can cause many physical and emotional challenges in a patient's ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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does dialysis effect the eyes

I am 79 yo on HD dialysis . I just got my cataract done. Everything is gods right now. My question is does dialysis effect the eyes?

I am 79 yo on HD dialysis . I just got my cataract done. Everything is gods righ...

htpi1543

•2 years ago

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Fluctuating egfr - help

Hi I first came here in late 2021 when I was told my kidney function was too low (it was 59, 31 year old female) I then had 3 months of test, gfr 55, 54...

Hi I first came here in late 2021 when I was told my kidney function was too low...

AimeeA7X

•2 years ago

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path forward for CKD elderly mum in hospital

hi my mum is a 90 year old lady with 1 kidney - her baseline gfr in January 2023 was around 40. She was taken by me to A&E one week ago with suspected...

hi my mum is a 90 year old lady with 1 kidney - her baseline gfr in January 2023...

bournville

•2 years ago

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question about transplant

i have PAD and epilepsy as well as a few other conditions.would that make me ineligible for a transplant?

i have PAD and epilepsy as well as a few other conditions.would that make me ine...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

8 Replies

advice

Hi All. First time on here. I’m currently being worked up at Boston VA hospital for a kidney transplant. Being a veteran, the VA will pay for transplant at a...

Hi All. First time on here. I’m currently being worked up at Boston VA hospital...

Joepl

•2 years ago

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PD Dialysis Issues - Can't Catch a Break

So, I went from stage three to Failure very quickly (less than a year). My plan was always to go straight to PD, as it seemed to best fit my life. My doc had...

So, I went from stage three to Failure very quickly (less than a year). My plan ...

MSWwv

•2 years ago

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I have 2 Kidney stones & 1 bladder stone all .25" diameter (4 -7 mm) scheduled for laser removal May 22. I have CLL chronic leukemia.

I have 2 Kidney stones & 1 bladder stone all .25" diameter (4 -7 mm) scheduled for laser removal May 22. I have CLL chronic leukemia and take breakthrough...

I have 2 Kidney stones & 1 bladder stone all .25" diameter (4 -7 mm) scheduled f...

Bobsterguy

•2 years ago

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Insomnia and Metoprolol

I'm on 25 mg of Metoprolol twice a day and experience bouts of severe insomnia often being unable to fall asleep until 3:00 am. I'm almost sure this...

I'm on 25 mg of Metoprolol twice a day and experience bouts of severe insomnia o...

drmind

•2 years ago

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Crashing fatigue?

Hi, in my recent blood test they said I had low kidney function bordering on 'kidney disease'. I am in my late 30's, male, overweight @ 270lbs/5'11, fatty...

Hi, in my recent blood test they said I had low kidney function bordering on 'ki...

TaffyStretch

•2 years ago

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kidneys were affected becouse of Ibuprofen

I took Ibuprofen a month and a half ago for two days. Both kidneys were affected and in pain, and I had symptoms of kidneys failure, such as loss of appetite,...

I took Ibuprofen a month and a half ago for two days. Both kidneys were affected...

moath1984

•2 years ago

4 Replies

probiotics

Hello, A dietician I have been working with recommended I take the kidney probiotic Renadyl. Has anyone had experience with this probiotic? Has anyone...

Hello, A dietician I have been working with recommended I take the kidney probi...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

10 Replies

New Clinical Trial for Non-diabetic CKD

Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have nondiabetic chronic kidney disease (non-diabetic CKD). The trial treatment, finerenone, is...

Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have nondiabetic ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•2 years ago

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Fluctuations In Protein in Urine in 24 Hrs Urine Protein Analysis

Hi All.I have diagnosed protein in urine near 1030 ppm in 24 Hrs protein analysis test in December 2022. In January 2023 after taking BP and Sugar control it...

Hi All.I have diagnosed protein in urine near 1030 ppm in 24 Hrs protein analysi...

Vivekks

•2 years ago

6 Replies

hypothyroidism and ckd progression

Hello everyone , Did anyone have information based on experience regarding hypothyroidism and ckd progression? My kidney function and blood test were stable...

Hello everyone , Did anyone have information based on experience regarding hypo...

Futureckd

•2 years ago

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incontineus

i am having inconteneuse about every other nite. this sounds harless but it is not. my stats is 36 egfr. i am bed ridden from another issue can't make it it...

i am having inconteneuse about every other nite. this sounds harless but it is n...

pigeonman

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Insurance realties

This is for all of us in the USA who are medicare age or will be. \\ I see a lot of responses here telling people to just change doctors if they are unhppy...

This is for all of us in the USA who are medicare age or will be. \\ I see a lo...

kellyscats1

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Hello

I'm new to this site. I was recently disgnosis with stage 2 Kidney disease. I have had an autoimmune condition for many years but kidney disease is new to me!...

I'm new to this site. I was recently disgnosis with stage 2 Kidney disease. I h...

CMacs

•2 years ago

8 Replies

stents causing UTI?

I had an emergency admission to the hospital last weekend due to my ileostomy becoming overactive. I tried to deal with it at home for a few days but gave in...

I had an emergency admission to the hospital last weekend due to my ileostomy be...

AndreaBabyC

•2 years ago

6 Replies

diet and recipes

I am confused. I have read several books and all my favorite foods are on the list to avoid. When I look at recipes, they include ingredients such as...

I am confused. I have read several books and all my favorite foods are on the l...

OldTownhammock

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Oral Thrush Conundrum

I have been at stage 2 for a few years. I am on three immunosuppresents (one for kidney and two for psoriatic arthritis). Dealing with thrush is a constant. My...

I have been at stage 2 for a few years. I am on three immunosuppresents (one for...

dogdayafter12

•2 years ago

6 Replies

organplayer

i have blood tests every 6 weeks or so and my EFGr is 35 . When i ask about my results it says no treatment required. Im on Rampiril and other meds for AFi...

i have blood tests every 6 weeks or so and my EFGr is 35 . When i ask about my r...

Haggishead

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Dietary Intake

I have been adjusting intake and had to modify based on how I'm feeling, not just labs. Although stage 2; 81 eGFR, I don't seem to tolerate >12 grams...

I have been adjusting intake and had to modify based on how I'm feeling, not jus...

Dana66CKD

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Stage 3 ckd

I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first sign was my eyes woke up to a cloud of smoke iritis which they couldn’t stop...

I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first...

Mary-Louise

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Fiber?

What exactly are flax seed and chia seed and what / how do you eat them ? PT suggested them .

What exactly are flax seed and chia seed and what / how do you eat them ? PT su...

Chimama

•2 years ago

9 Replies

What medicines are you all taking who are stage 3?

My insurance company has cut me off Kerendia, saying 'The use of this medication for any reason other than the treatment of chronic renal insufficiency DUE TO...

My insurance company has cut me off Kerendia, saying 'The use of this medicatio...

Ladyprudence

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Kidney diet and protein.

Interesting article explaining the need for limiting protein and CKD. https://www.renaldiethq.com/why-is-a-renal-diet-low-in-protein/

Interesting article explaining the need for limiting protein and CKD. https://w...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•2 years ago

24 Replies

kidney disease question

l am wondering if ckd is in the cancer family or is it a separate disease?curious.

l am wondering if ckd is in the cancer family or is it a separate disease?curiou...

S_dillow

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for March 2023

Medication question: Dapagliflozin (SGLt2). I think this is also called farxiga and other names

More dietary stuff

10 Inspiring Quotes for Those Living with Kidney Disease

does dialysis effect the eyes

Fluctuating egfr - help

path forward for CKD elderly mum in hospital

question about transplant

advice

PD Dialysis Issues - Can't Catch a Break

I have 2 Kidney stones & 1 bladder stone all .25" diameter (4 -7 mm) scheduled for laser removal May 22. I have CLL chronic leukemia.

Insomnia and Metoprolol

Crashing fatigue?

kidneys were affected becouse of Ibuprofen

probiotics

New Clinical Trial for Non-diabetic CKD

Fluctuations In Protein in Urine in 24 Hrs Urine Protein Analysis

hypothyroidism and ckd progression

incontineus

Insurance realties

Hello

stents causing UTI?

diet and recipes

Oral Thrush Conundrum

organplayer

Dietary Intake

Stage 3 ckd

Fiber?

What medicines are you all taking who are stage 3?

Kidney diet and protein.

kidney disease question

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