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CKD and Medication

I have talked to my Nephrologist about medication for ckd 3b, and she discussed Jardian and Farxiga She told me that Farxiga causes severe dehydration,...

I have talked to my Nephrologist about medication for ckd 3b, and she discusse...

jeffmensch

•9 months ago

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stable potassium level

I am stage 4 ckd. My lab work ndicates that my potassium levels are within normal range. Are small amounts of avocado, potatoes and tomatoes OK to eat, if I...

I am stage 4 ckd. My lab work ndicates that my potassium levels are within norma...

CuriousCKD

•9 months ago

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Yours Truly: A Heartwarming Romance Inspired by Best-Selling Author Abby Jimenez's Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Are you a romance novel lover? See how author and CKD patient, Abby Jimenez, used her own battle with kidney disease to inspire her new hit novel, Yours Truly....

Are you a romance novel lover? See how author and CKD patient, Abby Jimenez, use...

JackieJ_NKF

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article on yahoo about ozempic

i just read that novardisk the company that sells wegovy and ozempic are in trouble for wining and dining doctors to sell the products as well as possible...

i just read that novardisk the company that sells wegovy and ozempic are in trou...

S_dillow

•9 months ago

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Calciphylaxis

Has anyone had calciphylaxis? I had an an injury that wasn't healing and my nephrologist said it might be calciphylaxis and the went on vacation for 2 weeks....

Has anyone had calciphylaxis? I had an an injury that wasn't healing and my neph...

SadMad

•9 months ago

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Not peeing much anymore

Did hemodialysis for about 2 years and switched to PD about 9 months ago. Just had a few days of having to do manuals instead of cycular because of very low...

Did hemodialysis for about 2 years and switched to PD about 9 months ago. Just ...

SadMad

•9 months ago

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Uveitis

Has anyone suffered from uveitis? I’m not sure if it is from CKD or another underlying issue that I am unaware of. My eye doctor has me on steroid drops now....

Has anyone suffered from uveitis? I’m not sure if it is from CKD or another und...

Dimples08

•9 months ago

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CKD 3b Farxiga Poll

I would like to know people's ratings for Farxiga from 1-10, for HELPING IMPRIVE eGFR 1-10 1 is NO increase, 10 is Increase to OVER 60 SIDE EFFECTS 1-10 - 1...

I would like to know people's ratings for Farxiga from 1-10, for HELPING IMPRI...

jeffmensch

•9 months ago

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Kefir drinks and Yogurts

Are Kefir drinks / Yogurts good if you have kidney disease? I notice they are as high as bananas re potassium, yet some places say they are good for CKD, is...

Are Kefir drinks / Yogurts good if you have kidney disease? I notice they are as...

Miss-guineapig

•9 months ago

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CKD or not?

Hi all, in need of advice please. Went to my surgery for a blood test a few weeks back just a FBC, when she looked at screen and said why have you not been...

Hi all, in need of advice please. Went to my surgery for a blood test a few wee...

Calm2

•9 months ago

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National Library of Medicine - CKD Staging with Graph

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568002/figure/ch22.fig1/ National Institute of Health (NIH)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568002/figure/ch22.fig1/ National Institut...

Rutiqazuti

•9 months ago

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Staging of CKD from the Kidney Org.

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/gfrScroll towards the bottom of page to see the graft and the table representing the stages of CKD. R

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/gfrScroll towards the bottom of page to see ...

Rutiqazuti

•9 months ago

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Ozempic

we’ll I was on monjaro and it lowered my GFR to 36. My doc has put me on ozempic siting it would not hurt my kidneys. My left kidney is smaller than my right...

we’ll I was on monjaro and it lowered my GFR to 36. My doc has put me on ozempic...

Butchga

•9 months ago

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Farxiga or Jardiance

Hi, I have Stage 4 CKD. GFR 26. Wondering if anyone else in here use Farxiga or Jardiance for their CKD? and if it has helped in any way? Also, with GFR of...

Hi, I have Stage 4 CKD. GFR 26. Wondering if anyone else in here use Farxiga or...

Indy49

•9 months ago

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Frustrations

I have been on PD since November '22. Since that time I have been experiencing nightly issues with the cycler to which my husband and I have had one week in...

I have been on PD since November '22. Since that time I have been experiencing n...

Sharon421

•9 months ago

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Why it is important to advocate for yourself

I have been on this journey for many years and have shared most of my experience. I want to share the latest snafu, because it is so infuriating. I went...

I have been on this journey for many years and have shared most of my experience...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•9 months ago

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Itching

What works best? Is there a topical cream?

kidneykim

•9 months ago

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Stones

Ok So i have stage 4 kidney failure and had a huge stone I couldn't pass.. Im in the ER and telling the DR I have this stone and stage 4 and he just says...

Ok So i have stage 4 kidney failure and had a huge stone I couldn't pass.. Im in...

Treeguy66

•9 months ago

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CKD & autoimmune disease

Hello all, I am new to this community although not new to healthunlocked. I suffer from MS and a rare condition called Behcet’s disease which is attacking my...

Hello all, I am new to this community although not new to healthunlocked. I suf...

Lara1

•9 months ago

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Peritoneal dialysis and high blood pressure

I would really appreciate any feedback from those who are on or have been on PD. My 76 year old dad just started PD this past week. The nephro ordered 1...

I would really appreciate any feedback from those who are on or have been on PD....

Marbella17

•9 months ago

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I had the cystoscopy.

I was in such a state I didnt realise I was signing for a dilation as well and that hurt like hell. That will teach me to take things more calmly. The...

I was in such a state I didnt realise I was signing for a dilation as well and t...

fartikins

•9 months ago

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Urine test

I am hypothyroid, but lately I have been urinating blood that comes and goes. Lower left back pains, lower right back pains. Both areas radiate to the same...

I am hypothyroid, but lately I have been urinating blood that comes and goes. Lo...

ICE187

•9 months ago

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L-Glutamine

I don't get it. If I take L-Glutamine my joints don't hurt, my energy is up, I sleep peacefully all night (with usual pee breaks). How can it be bad for me...

I don't get it. If I take L-Glutamine my joints don't hurt, my energy is up, I ...

gaija

•10 months ago

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AAAGGGHHHH

I have been having issues with my fistula arm. My hand has been going numb and I have also had really bad pins and needles. This has been going on, since...

I have been having issues with my fistula arm. My hand has been going numb and I...

Ziggydoodah

•10 months ago

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A1C decent with CKD 3A/B

went in for my quarterly 3 month appt last week. I requested the labs be drawn prior to the visit, eGFR came back as 38 with an A1C of 6.4 (down from 6.8 3...

went in for my quarterly 3 month appt last week. I requested the labs be drawn ...

Alexie90

•10 months ago

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Angioplasty Renal Artery Stenosis

I am 59 years old, CKD stage 4, eGFR 20, single kidney with renal artery stenosis and resistant hypertension. I had an angioplasty in 1983 which succeeded in...

I am 59 years old, CKD stage 4, eGFR 20, single kidney with renal artery stenos...

Pontios

•10 months ago

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A few questions for the diabetics here that are on insulin.

I'm a t2 diabetic and have been for over 20 years. Mostly I've kept it under control with A1C around 6, give or take a few. This was with metformin. My CKD...

I'm a t2 diabetic and have been for over 20 years. Mostly I've kept it under co...

jodaer

•10 months ago

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Statins

Hello fellow fighters of CKD. I am now stage 3 again (eGFR 57, Creatinine 91) having managed to climb up to stage 4 and stayed there over the last 4 years...

Hello fellow fighters of CKD. I am now stage 3 again (eGFR 57, Creatinine 91) ...

GFR45

•10 months ago

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possible kidney disease but I’m unsure? Please help!!!

Hi! So my eGFR has always been in the 90’s but I got tested back in November and it had dropped to 89 so I ordered some of the urine dipstick and there was no...

Hi! So my eGFR has always been in the 90’s but I got tested back in November and...

Amyflood246

•10 months ago

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CKD, Fistuala and exercise

I'm 60 and have CKD for around 3.5 years. The medicos thought I'd be on dialysis by now so I have an unused brachiocephalic fistula in left arm. It is just...

I'm 60 and have CKD for around 3.5 years. The medicos thought I'd be on dialysis...

barbara55109

•10 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2023

CKD and Medication

stable potassium level

Yours Truly: A Heartwarming Romance Inspired by Best-Selling Author Abby Jimenez's Kidney Disease Diagnosis

article on yahoo about ozempic

Calciphylaxis

Not peeing much anymore

Uveitis

CKD 3b Farxiga Poll

Kefir drinks and Yogurts

CKD or not?

National Library of Medicine - CKD Staging with Graph

Staging of CKD from the Kidney Org.

Ozempic

Farxiga or Jardiance

Frustrations

Why it is important to advocate for yourself

Itching

Stones

CKD & autoimmune disease

Peritoneal dialysis and high blood pressure

I had the cystoscopy.

Urine test

L-Glutamine

AAAGGGHHHH

A1C decent with CKD 3A/B

Angioplasty Renal Artery Stenosis

A few questions for the diabetics here that are on insulin.

Statins

possible kidney disease but I’m unsure? Please help!!!

CKD, Fistuala and exercise

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