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Kidney Disease

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nasal congestion and CKD 5

Does anyone know of a nasal spray that is safe to take for nasal congestion if you have CKD 5 Thank you

Does anyone know of a nasal spray that is safe to take for nasal congestion if y...

•1 year ago

Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy for CKD patients

In December my stomach had a reaction to antibiotics. Generally, I feel better, but doctors thought it might be a good idea to have screening tests due to my...

In December my stomach had a reaction to antibiotics. Generally, I feel better,...

•1 year ago

Very unusual for me blood test results. Any ideas of what would explain it?

In December 2022 I was prescribed antibiotics. I didn't want to take these because of concern for my kidneys, and even told my doctor. The result was I had a...

In December 2022 I was prescribed antibiotics. I didn't want to take these beca...

•1 year ago

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Trying to give docs the benefit of the doubt….

I’m seeing the trend! Like me, so many of us with CKD 3 weren’t told of their CKD, the diagnosis was minimized, or counseling/resources/treatment strategies...

I’m seeing the trend! Like me, so many of us with CKD 3 weren’t told of their CK...

•1 year ago

A year later

A year ago I posted about my kidney results with high blood pressure and small amount of protein . I now have blood pressure under control but my latest...

A year ago I posted about my kidney results with high blood pressure and small a...

•1 year ago

Support

My son has kidney failure and has not really taken care of himself. I'm trying to figure out how to support and encourage him as he faces this problem.

My son has kidney failure and has not really taken care of himself. I'm trying ...

•1 year ago

CKD stage 3A

Hello... waiting for PCP to confirm but based on recent labs over the last few months, it looks like I have CKD stage 3A now. although my doctors dont seem...

Hello... waiting for PCP to confirm but based on recent labs over the last few m...

•1 year ago

Is anyone with CKD on Clonidine b/p drug?

I am stage 5, and had to be taken off Losartan because of hyperkalemia. My Neph gave me a new drug which I couldn't tolerate as it made my heart race. So she...

I am stage 5, and had to be taken off Losartan because of hyperkalemia. My Neph...

•1 year ago

Cystatin C W/EGFR test

My husband is nearing dialysis with low kidney function. His Nephrologist added this blood test which is supposed to be the “gold standard” in measuring kidney...

My husband is nearing dialysis with low kidney function. His Nephrologist added ...

•1 year ago

Beta Globulin deposits in dialysis patients

I am on Dialysis for 4 yrs after my first transplant failed. I have started developing knee joint pain most probably due to beta globulin deposits. Anyone...

I am on Dialysis for 4 yrs after my first transplant failed. I have started deve...

•1 year ago

Recently diagnosed

I was recently diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. I feel so alone as I don’t have a network or a support system. I don’t know much about the disease but...

I was recently diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. I feel so alone as I don’...

•1 year ago

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