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Kidney cortical scarring

Good afternoon I have received the following ultrasound report and I am quite worried. Both kidneys appear normal in size, shape and echo pattern. No...

Good afternoon I have received the following ultrasound report and I am quite wo...

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•11 months ago

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Gout treatment

Would be grateful for any insight on this one. I suffer from gout which is probably due to my stage 3 kidney disease. I have recently been prescribed...

Would be grateful for any insight on this one. I suffer from gout which is proba...

Aoki

•11 months ago

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increasing creatinine level

i’m 69 y/o male, diabetic and hypertensive but under control. I used to have normal creatinine level. My last tests were in Oct ‘22 @90, then in Jan’23@103, in...

i’m 69 y/o male, diabetic and hypertensive but under control. I used to have nor...

mondoll

•11 months ago

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white toenails

70 year old male with a few health problems but ride a bicycle 20 miles almost every day. In November 2022 my feet and ankles swelled up and my toenails...

70 year old male with a few health problems but ride a bicycle 20 miles almost e...

viwi

•11 months ago

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Interleukin-11 Inhibitor (potential for kidney regeneration in CKD)

Following on from the recent news in February 2023 that Duke NUS and NHCS scientists found that blocking an immune regulating protein Interleukin-11 (IL-11)...

Following on from the recent news in February 2023 that Duke NUS and NHCS scient...

Pontios

•11 months ago

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possible CKD stage 1?

During a routine appointment about my bladder, I had my urine tested and it came back that I had microscopic blood and protein. I have had it tested a few...

During a routine appointment about my bladder, I had my urine tested and it came...

Anonymous911

•11 months ago

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HELP⁉️❓🆘

I could really use some help with shopping & preparing CKD specific meals. However I'm having quite the dilemma right now. One problem is I'm low income, &...

I could really use some help with shopping & preparing CKD specific meals. Howev...

BecBoo02

•11 months ago

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another diet question

My husband asked me to make spaghetti, forgetting that tomatoes are a no-no. I looked at my canned tomatoes, Muir Glen organic salt free, and the potassium is...

My husband asked me to make spaghetti, forgetting that tomatoes are a no-no. I ...

OldTownhammock

•11 months ago

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Do I ignore🤷‍♂️

hi everyone, my egfr for the last 3 months has dropped each time. I had this before but now not going back up. I am at 46/48 egfr. My GP says it is fine,...

hi everyone, my egfr for the last 3 months has dropped each time. I had this bef...

rosie97

•11 months ago

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Medical ID Bracelet

I have been told to get a medical ID bracelet for CKD. Is this something that you do and if so, where do I get one and what do I put on it?

I have been told to get a medical ID bracelet for CKD. Is this something that y...

Dimples08

•11 months ago

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UPdate

A few months back there was a thread about Trulicity/Jardiance. I had mentioned I had started on both of them, and someone said to let them know how it goes....

A few months back there was a thread about Trulicity/Jardiance. I had mentioned...

jodaer

•11 months ago

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8 Simple Practices to Manage Kidney Disease Stress and Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of kidney disease? We have you covered....

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of kidney disease? We have you cover...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•11 months ago

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Varying proteinuria

Hi all! 23 yr old female here, been under very investigation into my kidneys for a year which has been slow due to moving around and being with different...

Hi all! 23 yr old female here, been under very investigation into my kidneys for...

FittoniaPlant

•11 months ago

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Low Sodium Level

I just received my blood test results and my sodium level is on the low side. The typical normal range for sodium in the blood is between 135-145 millimoles...

I just received my blood test results and my sodium level is on the low side. Th...

Silkdog

•1 year ago

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kidney shield

Has any one tried Kidneyshield capsules? are they useful in enhancing kidney function?

Has any one tried Kidneyshield capsules? are they useful in enhancing kidney fu...

vinadhun2

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Losartan potassium

I have been told I have CKD3 and that I should take losartan potassium for my blood pressure. I am a bit unhappy taking this as my weight seems to have...

I have been told I have CKD3 and that I should take losartan potassium for my bl...

Halifax11

•1 year ago

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eating sugar

I have no diabetes, no B.P issue , but creatinine is 1.95. Is eating sugar bad for kidneys, even if you are not suffering from Diabetes. My H1bAC is 5.1

I have no diabetes, no B.P issue , but creatinine is 1.95. Is eating sugar bad ...

vinadhun2

•1 year ago

24 Replies

forbidden meds

Hi there, currently have stage b ckd (egfr 37) and had a recent bad fall headbutted my tv after a 2 week drinking binge which thankfully stopped . Anyway...

Hi there, currently have stage b ckd (egfr 37) and had a recent bad fall head...

Danoco

•1 year ago

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Doctor has scared me!

So my family doctor who takes about a month to get into said there was red blood cells in my urine after 2 tests. He has not referred me for further testing...

So my family doctor who takes about a month to get into said there was red blood...

Chilly59

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Considering knee replacement surgery but ....

I have stage 3B kidney disease with creatine of 2.0 and eGFR 36. I'm 74 years old and except for high cholesterol (which I've had all my life) and managing...

I have stage 3B kidney disease with creatine of 2.0 and eGFR 36. I'm 74 years ol...

AppleSquare

•1 year ago

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walmart saga

ive noticed an increase in my tiredness and shortness of breath since my CHF diagnosis along with the diabetes.i used to be able to walk across a walmart...

ive noticed an increase in my tiredness and shortness of breath since my CHF dia...

S_dillow

•1 year ago

14 Replies

working or childcare

I wonder how many people here who are in stage 3B are still working at a physical job and do you feel tired? I am 64 and have a lot of family...

I wonder how many people here who are in stage 3B are still working at a physic...

Chilly59

•1 year ago

10 Replies

CT Scan with contrast

Hi everyone. In about 2 weeks I am schedule to have an Abdominal CT scan. My Vascular Doctor wants one with and without contrast. I told him I was concerned...

Hi everyone. In about 2 weeks I am schedule to have an Abdominal CT scan. My Vas...

Dakot

•1 year ago

29 Replies

happy mothers day

happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there sharing the cookies my daughter made me

happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there sharing the cookies my daughter mad...

Beachgirl32

•1 year ago

2 Replies

what can I drink in CKD stage 3

Are soft drinks Pop like Coke zero not allowed on a renal diet. I have not yet seen a dietitian? It will be hard to give it up. Thanks!

Are soft drinks Pop like Coke zero not allowed on a renal diet. I have not yet ...

Chilly59

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Kidney Cyst Pain

I am 68 years old. I was informed in January 2023 that I have Stage 4 CKD (GFR of 28) - unfortunately I had NEVER been told that I'd been in Stage 3a an 3b CKD...

I am 68 years old. I was informed in January 2023 that I have Stage 4 CKD (GFR o...

appledonut

•1 year ago

24 Replies

How much can a meat free diet change GFR results

I had some blood work done and I had been on a meat free diet for 7 days. All my symptoms had stopped when I had the blood test. I was surprised at my GFR...

I had some blood work done and I had been on a meat free diet for 7 days. All my...

Stefan09

•1 year ago

13 Replies

hospital unexpected visit

We’ll I ended up in the er my blood pressure drop out 70/35 I had a weird seizure my family call 911 I went to the Er got admitted. Also found a brain...

We’ll I ended up in the er my blood pressure drop out 70/35 I had a weird seizur...

Beachgirl32

•1 year ago

24 Replies

ps re cystoscopy

I have written about this before but every time one comes along I have a uti - I don't think they will do one with an ongoing uti but mine just does not go....

I have written about this before but every time one comes along I have a uti - I...

fartikins

•1 year ago

2 Replies

flexible cystoscopy concerns

I am very worried about having this done next week due to the following concerns. I have urinary retention. I am always constipated from the medications I...

I am very worried about having this done next week due to the following concerns...

fartikins

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for May 2023

Kidney cortical scarring

Gout treatment

increasing creatinine level

white toenails

Interleukin-11 Inhibitor (potential for kidney regeneration in CKD)

possible CKD stage 1?

HELP⁉️❓🆘

another diet question

Do I ignore🤷‍♂️

Medical ID Bracelet

UPdate

8 Simple Practices to Manage Kidney Disease Stress and Mental Health

Varying proteinuria

Low Sodium Level

kidney shield

Losartan potassium

eating sugar

forbidden meds

Doctor has scared me!

Considering knee replacement surgery but ....

walmart saga

working or childcare

CT Scan with contrast

happy mothers day

what can I drink in CKD stage 3

Kidney Cyst Pain

How much can a meat free diet change GFR results

hospital unexpected visit

ps re cystoscopy

flexible cystoscopy concerns

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