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Update on my post Confused

Well I did the endoscopy and colonoscopy last week. Am happy that they found nothing new just a suggestion for another in 10 years…Yea So the...

Well I did the endoscopy and colonoscopy last week. Am happy that they found not...

Chimama

•1 year ago

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meal Service for CKD

hello, I am looking for a place to buy prepared meals for a CKD diet. Does anyone know of a company that services the northeast US? Thank you

hello, I am looking for a place to buy prepared meals for a CKD diet. Does an...

Yankees28

•1 year ago

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Hyperparathyroidism, PTH intact

Does anyone else have high PTH intact levels? If so, what is your level and what stage CKD are you and what treatment are you taking? What, if anything did...

Does anyone else have high PTH intact levels? If so, what is your level and what...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•1 year ago

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Metamucil and Fiber Supplements

Hello, I have been taking Metamucil for a while now but have been having gas issues all day long and daily, ever since. Does anyone has the same issue with...

Hello, I have been taking Metamucil for a while now but have been having gas i...

Silkdog

•1 year ago

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BP meds

1. What BP meds do you folks take and times a day? 2. And what stage are you at? 3. Give a small description of how your current BP meds have helped or not...

1. What BP meds do you folks take and times a day? 2. And what stage are you at...

BillB2008

•1 year ago

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Losing weight, but not intentional.

Any other suggestions for keeping weight on? Have lost 37# since April 2022. Not always able to eat enough protein due to stomach distress or ill feelings...

Any other suggestions for keeping weight on? Have lost 37# since April 2022. Not...

Dana66CKD

•1 year ago

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Does anyone with CKD have any experience with Circle of Care phone calls? They say they are part of my drs medical group, but they arent.

My husband thinks it's a scam. They said my dr signed me up, my drs ofc say they never heard of them. I told them to quit calling me. They said they are a...

My husband thinks it's a scam. They said my dr signed me up, my drs ofc say the...

chicablue

•1 year ago

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Test results

I am learning. Just checked my latest test results and I show Glucose, 112. Prediabetes; eGFR, 53.4, which is low. (It says 'Not been validated with age gps...

I am learning. Just checked my latest test results and I show Glucose, 112. Pre...

Ladyprudence

•1 year ago

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itching all over especially my head

my body is itching all over and I’ve drank loads over the years

James123456789

•1 year ago

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High urea 9.9 mol/l low estimated GFR 59ml/min/1.73m2

Hi, I'm new to the kidney disease site just wondering if anyone knows what the above means for me, is it my kidneys or liver problem

Hi, I'm new to the kidney disease site just wondering if anyone knows what the a...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Surgery Diet

Has anyone had Pyeloplasty surgery or Laparoscopic surgery? I was recently diagnosed with an obstruction. Is there a diet you follow to get rid of nausea and...

Has anyone had Pyeloplasty surgery or Laparoscopic surgery? I was recently diagn...

2behealthynow

•1 year ago

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Minimal change disease

I developed nephrotic syndrome whilst heavily pregnant at the end of last year. It's suspected to be Minimal Change Disease, but not confirmed via biopsy due...

I developed nephrotic syndrome whilst heavily pregnant at the end of last year. ...

CagePow

•1 year ago

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Should I drink coffee with kidney disease?

I just wanted to post a few links to those who worry about their coffee intake....

I just wanted to post a few links to those who worry about their coffee intake.....

BillB2008

•1 year ago

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RISING EGR

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED FROM A 14 DAY HOSPITAL IN PATIENT STAY. THE STAY WAS A RESULT OF RSV VIRUS. SOME AMAZING THINGS HAPPENED WITH SOME OF MY BLOOD...

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED FROM A 14 DAY HOSPITAL IN PATIENT STAY. THE STAY W...

pigeonman

•1 year ago

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Need to learn about my kidney disease diagnosis

Chronic Kidney Disease. I've just been diagnosed with Stage 3a. I know nothing and am starting from scratch. I would really like to see how others are dealing...

Chronic Kidney Disease. I've just been diagnosed with Stage 3a. I know nothing a...

Ladyprudence

•1 year ago

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Never biopsied for IgA Nephropathy

About 8 years go when I was on the kidney wait list, doctors thought I had IgA Nephropathy. But my kidney function was so far gone (GFR 15) that they didn't...

About 8 years go when I was on the kidney wait list, doctors thought I had IgA N...

Kbristow

•1 year ago

1 Reply

I know that I said I can't give up coffee..

Coffee is an addiction 😫 and I was sick and couldn't get up to make Coffee and went through detox with a huge headache. I felt Luke Coffee had poisoned me....

Coffee is an addiction 😫 and I was sick and couldn't get up to make Coffee and ...

RoxanneKidney

•1 year ago

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Protein intake after kidney transplant.

I am a 71 year old man almost 16 months out from a cadaveric renal transplant and doing well. I have been exercising for over 10 years, I currently do 30...

I am a 71 year old man almost 16 months out from a cadaveric renal transplant an...

Hawk12

•1 year ago

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A question for the diabetics among us.

What medicines are you on? I've been taking Metformin for most of my diabetic life. 1000mg 2x a day. I recently changed to Jardiance 5mg and glipizide 5 mg...

What medicines are you on? I've been taking Metformin for most of my diabetic...

jodaer

•1 year ago

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light green urine

has anyone else had light green tinted urine? This has only happened a few times and lasts a week or less

has anyone else had light green tinted urine? This has only happened a few time...

BickyBoo

•1 year ago

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Is a Ketogenic diet actually beneficial for Kidneys

In the same way that eating eggs doesn't cause cholesterol is controlling your blood sugar, rather than a low protein diet key to reversing kidney damage? Ken...

In the same way that eating eggs doesn't cause cholesterol is controlling your b...

alexask

•1 year ago

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chronic skin itching

I have chronic skin itching. Especially in the night. The more I scratch, the more is itching. I used many home remedies and anything I have heard it is...

I have chronic skin itching. Especially in the night. The more I scratch, the m...

Feliciaus

•1 year ago

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Went from stage 3b to stage 2

Hi, everyone! I have wonderful news. In Oct 2022, my gfr was 42, stage 3b. I tweaked my diet, made sure I was hydrated, stayed away from NSAIDS, only took...

Hi, everyone! I have wonderful news. In Oct 2022, my gfr was 42, stage 3b. I ...

Vcr1406

•1 year ago

66 Replies

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

Celebrate National Kidney Month by taking control of your kidney health with these eight helpful programs from NKF. To learn more, visit:...

Celebrate National Kidney Month by taking control of your kidney health with the...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 year ago

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confused

Hello I have ckd b . It has approved over the last year to upwards 3a. I’m being pressured into a colonoscopy because of anemia. I’ve told them and told over...

Hello I have ckd b . It has approved over the last year to upwards 3a. I’m being...

Chimama

•1 year ago

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Mild Proteinuria. Can it be temporary?!

In December 2022 i was exposed to extreme cold for straight 12 hours and after that i started noticing foamy urine, my urine analysis and first void protien...

In December 2022 i was exposed to extreme cold for straight 12 hours and after t...

Sethabish

•1 year ago

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Stage 3 Fatigue

I have Stage 3 CKD and have extreme fatique throughout the day. I sleep 8 hours at night with usually a 2 hr nap. Keep telling my Dr but he said my CKD is...

I have Stage 3 CKD and have extreme fatique throughout the day. I sleep 8 hours...

itzmich

•1 year ago

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Recently Diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hi all! Was wondering if anyone else who has chronic kidney disease has been diagnosed with this? It’s truly awful and something else that never goes away and...

Hi all! Was wondering if anyone else who has chronic kidney disease has been dia...

Victoriahere

•1 year ago

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blood test results

Hello - I finally got them yesterday but from a trainee gp who wasn't very forthcoming. My gfr is at 19 My creatinine is around the 240. but the worrying...

Hello - I finally got them yesterday but from a trainee gp who wasn't very forth...

fartikins

•1 year ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for March 2023

Update on my post Confused

meal Service for CKD

Hyperparathyroidism, PTH intact

Metamucil and Fiber Supplements

BP meds

more problems - what can I do

Losing weight, but not intentional.

Does anyone with CKD have any experience with Circle of Care phone calls? They say they are part of my drs medical group, but they arent.

Test results

itching all over especially my head

High urea 9.9 mol/l low estimated GFR 59ml/min/1.73m2

Surgery Diet

Minimal change disease

Should I drink coffee with kidney disease?

RISING EGR

Need to learn about my kidney disease diagnosis

Never biopsied for IgA Nephropathy

I know that I said I can't give up coffee..

Protein intake after kidney transplant.

A question for the diabetics among us.

light green urine

Is a Ketogenic diet actually beneficial for Kidneys

chronic skin itching

Went from stage 3b to stage 2

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

confused

Mild Proteinuria. Can it be temporary?!

Stage 3 Fatigue

Recently Diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

blood test results

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