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Savvy looking for participants for survey

Savvy has a gig for people who have CKD. They do pay for participants. I just did a gig for them and enjoyed the experience. We’re looking for people who...

Savvy has a gig for people who have CKD. They do pay for participants. I just d...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•10 months ago

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New to site with CKD and 16 GFR

My wife, now 65, has medullary sponge kidneys caused by a malfunctioned parathyroid when she was young. Her creatinine hovered around 1.5 until 6/20 when it...

My wife, now 65, has medullary sponge kidneys caused by a malfunctioned parathy...

alperk

•10 months ago

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CKD In Child

Is there anyone with experience of a young child (around 7 yrs old) having very strongly foaming urine. Is it possible that this can be caused by a very high...

Is there anyone with experience of a young child (around 7 yrs old) having very...

cateblanchett

•10 months ago

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Kidney Care

I liked the book titled "Kidney Care" written by a stage 3b CKD patient who has shared his experience and has been able to control further deterioration of his...

I liked the book titled "Kidney Care" written by a stage 3b CKD patient who has ...

Bhanwre

•10 months ago

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kidney disease - Intensity Factor in sport games

hello, I am 42 years old, 177cm tall, weight 80 kg, last year I found out about kidney dysfunction, my egfr fluctuates between 65-55, I am in contact with a...

hello, I am 42 years old, 177cm tall, weight 80 kg, last year I found out about...

pawels

•10 months ago

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Update on Strive

I posted last week asking if anyone had heard of Strive. One person did and said their doctor had partnered with them to provide extra care to patients. I...

I posted last week asking if anyone had heard of Strive. One person did and sai...

jodaer

•10 months ago

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Systemic enzymes

Does anyone know if systemic enzymes, like Wobenzym, are bad for those with kidney disease. They are to reduce joint pain and inflammation, but I am wondering...

Does anyone know if systemic enzymes, like Wobenzym, are bad for those with kidn...

peggykd

•10 months ago

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I need some reassurance - I am so scared now.

Hello - I have been pencilled in for a cystoscopy next week. My nephrologist wants it done because a have a uti that just will not go whatever AB I take. I...

Hello - I have been pencilled in for a cystoscopy next week. My nephrologist wan...

fartikins

•10 months ago

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Nightly Leg Cramps

stage 3b controlled BP to -/+120/72 avg. 75 YO . no other conditions except for IBS. I have been experiencing terrible nightly calf cramps. The kind that...

stage 3b controlled BP to -/+120/72 avg. 75 YO . no other conditions except fo...

MinnadeParis

•10 months ago

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Missing Kidney

I had a MRI of my spine several weeks ago and the results also said my right kidney was atrophied. A year ago, I had two kidney with one or two cysts. Of...

I had a MRI of my spine several weeks ago and the results also said my right kid...

drmind

•10 months ago

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Stage 3a

Recently noticed a fall in Egfr from 58 to 46. Jumped on a VLPD, see how that goes at the next blood test. Is two weeks long enough to muster a change in...

Recently noticed a fall in Egfr from 58 to 46. Jumped on a VLPD, see how that g...

gaija

•10 months ago

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Remembering you meds

I am 21 months out from my kidney transplant. In the past month I have forgotten to take my evening meds two different times. Prior to that, I was doing...

I am 21 months out from my kidney transplant. In the past month I have forgotte...

Hawk12

•10 months ago

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New Member

Good morning Everyone. I have been on Healthunlocked for 3 years because in the same week nearly 4 years ago I found out I needed a pacemaker for low heart...

Good morning Everyone. I have been on Healthunlocked for 3 years because in the...

Bingo88

•10 months ago

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Covid, meds do they help?

I have CKD stage 3a, I just got covid. I was thinking about calling my doctor tomorrow to see if I need meds to help. I have body aches, headache, and sore...

I have CKD stage 3a, I just got covid. I was thinking about calling my doctor to...

Sarah_402

•10 months ago

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Dialysis

Hello Just looking for some advice as we are completely stumped over the lack of information my mam has been giving.... My mam starts dialysis 3 times a week...

Hello Just looking for some advice as we are completely stumped over the lack of...

Jk2023

•10 months ago

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The amazing Kidney

I’m a senior citizen with stage 3B chronic kidney disease. My kidneys were damaged when I was eight years old. Unlike most with CKD, I am not diabetic. It...

I’m a senior citizen with stage 3B chronic kidney disease. My kidneys were dama...

TableTennisMama

•11 months ago

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Another question

Has anyone heard of Stive Health. Supposedly they partner with nephologists and will offer a new standard of health care for kidney patients. I just got a...

Has anyone heard of Stive Health. Supposedly they partner with nephologists and...

jodaer

•11 months ago

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Semaglutide safe? (generic Ozempic/Wagovy)

Hi! Long story short as possible...my recent labs came back with eFGR of 58, creatinine of 1.02 (but way higher than every before), TSH 3.96 (usually between 1...

Hi! Long story short as possible...my recent labs came back with eFGR of 58, cre...

Buttercup7820

•11 months ago

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Kidney ultrasound

From what I understand from google this is normal kidneys right? They said I have ckd stage 3.. All my numbers except creotine and egfr were good..This is...

From what I understand from google this is normal kidneys right? They said I ha...

tresa56

•11 months ago

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How long does it take for ingested protein to show up in the urine?

I have CKD3b. I’m trying to figure out what amount of protein in my diet will cause proteinuria/urine foam. When I see foam, is it showing up because of...

I have CKD3b. I’m trying to figure out what amount of protein in my diet will c...

lmthoms00

•11 months ago

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Is the amount of protein in the blood from muscle breakdown from strenuous exercise/massage/stretch significant? Have effect of proteinuria?

I have CKD3b. I plan to do some deep stretching and aggressive self-massage on a daily basis for awhile so I am wondering if I need to back off of the amount...

I have CKD3b. I plan to do some deep stretching and aggressive self-massage on ...

lmthoms00

•11 months ago

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At what CKD stage does urine foam occur?

I have CKD 3b and think I am seeing urine foam. But maybe it only occurs in end stage?

I have CKD 3b and think I am seeing urine foam. But maybe it only occurs in end...

lmthoms00

•11 months ago

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Fluctuating egfr

hi wondering about these jumps in numbers. Taken almost monthly went up from the 40's (AKI) and past 3 months went 57, 55, then 70! I'm always well hydrated...

hi wondering about these jumps in numbers. Taken almost monthly went up from the...

Cobalt2sister

•11 months ago

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Blood sodium levels

Stage 3b My last labs over the past year have had a decrease in my blood sodium levels. Last test was 131. Nephrologist said I need to start eating more...

Stage 3b My last labs over the past year have had a decrease in my blood sodium...

MGsolid

•11 months ago

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transplant

Hello Everyone, last week I had appointment with my nephrologist. My gfr 23 he advised me get prepare for transplant procedure. He asked me for blood tests for...

Hello Everyone, last week I had appointment with my nephrologist. My gfr 23 he a...

Savreen1

•11 months ago

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5 Kidney-Friendly Summer Recipes That Will Please a Crowd

Are you cooking to impress at your Fourth Of July BBQ? Here are 5 delicious and kidney-friendly recipes to try....

Are you cooking to impress at your Fourth Of July BBQ? Here are 5 delicious and ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•11 months ago

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Ckd 3b

I have ckd 3b, my doctor prescribed ibuprofen gel for a soft tissue injury in back,no relief,doc then prescribed codeine 30mg ,still no relief,saw different...

I have ckd 3b, my doctor prescribed ibuprofen gel for a soft tissue injury in ba...

HOLLYANNhopefulanna

•11 months ago

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Post Nephrectomy Diet, CKD, diet, supplements

Hello, I had a Radical Nephrectomy in December 2021; I had been having digestive issues for some time (1-2 years prior to diagnosis; really, most of my...

Hello, I had a Radical Nephrectomy in December 2021; I had been having digesti...

RayinMD

•11 months ago

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Another question for the diabetics here that are on insulin.

I've just been put on insulin. I take it before each meal and then a long lasting one before bed. My question is, how do you manage when going out to eat?...

I've just been put on insulin. I take it before each meal and then a long lasti...

jodaer

•11 months ago

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Recovery from AV Fistula Surgery

Day 3 of Recovery from the AV Fistula Surgery You don’t know what you have until it is gone. Only having one arm is a real challenge. The next day, the block...

Day 3 of Recovery from the AV Fistula Surgery You don’t know what you have unti...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•11 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2023

Savvy looking for participants for survey

New to site with CKD and 16 GFR

CKD In Child

Kidney Care

kidney disease - Intensity Factor in sport games

Update on Strive

Systemic enzymes

I need some reassurance - I am so scared now.

Nightly Leg Cramps

Missing Kidney

Stage 3a

Remembering you meds

New Member

Covid, meds do they help?

Dialysis

The amazing Kidney

Another question

Semaglutide safe? (generic Ozempic/Wagovy)

Kidney ultrasound

How long does it take for ingested protein to show up in the urine?

Is the amount of protein in the blood from muscle breakdown from strenuous exercise/massage/stretch significant? Have effect of proteinuria?

At what CKD stage does urine foam occur?

Fluctuating egfr

Blood sodium levels

transplant

5 Kidney-Friendly Summer Recipes That Will Please a Crowd

Ckd 3b

Post Nephrectomy Diet, CKD, diet, supplements

Another question for the diabetics here that are on insulin.

Recovery from AV Fistula Surgery

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