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Fistula

Hi I am having an Endo vascular fistula proceedure next month in preparation for hemo dialysis. If anyone has any information or experience about this I would...

Hi I am having an Endo vascular fistula proceedure next month in preparation for...

MariaB27

•2 years ago

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lisinopril

A wee question. I have normal Blood pressure. My GP, supported by my consultant has prescribed an Ace inhibitor Lisinopril as it is great benefit for CKD,...

A wee question. I have normal Blood pressure. My GP, supported by my consultant ...

Miss-guineapig

•2 years ago

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Intravenous Sedation

I had two trial medial branch nerve blocks on my lower spine. The results were successful for pain relief so I am now ready to consider a nerve ablation. My...

I had two trial medial branch nerve blocks on my lower spine. The results were ...

drmind

•2 years ago

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eGFR > 60. Time to say goodbye

I’ve had my latest eGFR test. My Cr clearance at one point i was 160 about 5 years ago (at 50 YO) It’s now 116 and reading before the last 114. At my weight...

I’ve had my latest eGFR test. My Cr clearance at one point i was 160 about 5 ye...

Lifeatthetop

•2 years ago

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Fibrin in peritoneal dialysis drain fluid

Hi all! I’m back again with a concern regarding my dad who started PD in July. Recently he is having some fibrin (white chunky strands) in his drain fluid. I...

Hi all! I’m back again with a concern regarding my dad who started PD in July. ...

Marbella17

•2 years ago

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angel54

Hi has anyone been told they have cut on there kidneys?

Angels54

•2 years ago

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nephrectomy

I have a 5 cm Tumor in my right kidney I have to have a nephrectomy next week any advice on recovery

I have a 5 cm Tumor in my right kidney I have to have a nephrectomy next week a...

Sickey

•2 years ago

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Can Contrast used in a CT scan cause you efgr numbers to drop?

Hi Everyone. I joined this forum to gain knowledge because I had an incident when I used a suppliment that caused my efgr to drop from 72 to 56 in between...

Hi Everyone. I joined this forum to gain knowledge because I had an incident whe...

Dakot

•2 years ago

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Metabolic Acidosis

My bicarbonate has been lower than 22 for over a year. My Neph had not seen me since Feb and the reading was 16 and eGFR was11. A few weeks ago I started...

My bicarbonate has been lower than 22 for over a year. My Neph had not seen me ...

Hily

•2 years ago

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FATIGUE

Has anyone with stage 4 ckd been so fatigued that they could hardly put one foot in front of the other? Granted, I had some surgeries and other problems that...

Has anyone with stage 4 ckd been so fatigued that they could hardly put one foot...

CuriousCKD

•2 years ago

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28 yr old/ eGFR 67

After getting bloodwork for a routine physical, my creatinine was flagged as high (1.16) and my eGFR was 66. I then made an appt with a kidney specialist. I’ve...

After getting bloodwork for a routine physical, my creatinine was flagged as hig...

Purple1721

•2 years ago

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Multiple acute IGA attacks

I had an attack of IGA about 11 years ago, My GFR went to 60 and hasn’t changed. I have no other markers e.g protein is fine, ACR and I don’t have any blood...

I had an attack of IGA about 11 years ago, My GFR went to 60 and hasn’t changed...

Lifeatthetop

•2 years ago

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newly diagnosed

I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 3 CKD. GFR is 49 and I’m 67 years old. My primary care doctor referred me to a nephrologist who ordered additional...

I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 3 CKD. GFR is 49 and I’m 67 years old. My ...

Kakamega

•2 years ago

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BNP high level

Hello Everyone, Has anyone had a high BNP level? I’m so concerned and my dr has not called me back. So Im just anxious, waiting, and wondering if it can go...

Hello Everyone, Has anyone had a high BNP level? I’m so concerned and my dr h...

Sarah_402

•2 years ago

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About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages to help guide treatment decisions. Do you know the criteria and treatment options for each stage?...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages to help guide treatment...

JackieJ_NKF

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A1C in CKD

hello. has anyone heard that the A1C "goal" for a diabetic is not the same if the diabetic has CKD? since I started diabetic treatment 2.5 years ago, it...

hello. has anyone heard that the A1C "goal" for a diabetic is not the same if t...

Alexie90

•2 years ago

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Early Kidney Disease??

Hello everyone. Can someone please tell me what early symptoms denote kidney disease (I’m aware that I can Google this but I wanted it ‘straight from the...

Hello everyone. Can someone please tell me what early symptoms denote kidney di...

HiveMind

•2 years ago

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I am in a dilema

have hi doesn't bicarbonate soda help with cod? I made the decision to refuse dialysis and have been told I have 12 to 18 moths to live

have hi doesn't bicarbonate soda help with cod? I made the decision to refuse di...

eyeBRing

•2 years ago

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PERITONITIS SUCKS

Third night in my local hospital for a bacterial infection. Probably would not have caught it, if I hadn't decided to do a manual exchange after a rough night...

Third night in my local hospital for a bacterial infection. Probably would not h...

SadMad

•2 years ago

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SKIN CONDITION

For the past few years, my skin has become extremely dry. Now, I have scaly areas and some include a hard bump about the size of a piece of rice. I did visit...

For the past few years, my skin has become extremely dry. Now, I have scaly are...

drmind

•2 years ago

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Pregabalin ?

Not sure which place to post this as it’s not really connected to heart or thyroid etc. My question is has anyone had the drug pregabalin? It’s something I am...

Not sure which place to post this as it’s not really connected to heart or thyro...

Calm2

•2 years ago

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I’m Desperate for help

My husband is an active 81y.o. with CHF and Amyloidosis. He also has an enlarged prostate. His BP is well controlled and he has no history of diabetes. He...

My husband is an active 81y.o. with CHF and Amyloidosis. He also has an enlarge...

Readdaily

•2 years ago

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Osteoporosis treatment for postTransplant

I’m one year out from Transplant. I have osteoporosis now and doctor really pushing me to start treatment. She wants me on Prolia. There are warnings on there...

I’m one year out from Transplant. I have osteoporosis now and doctor really push...

Rocknlily

•2 years ago

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consultant visit

First of all thank you to everyone who replied to my first post re diagnosis of CKD3a, the support and information was a fantastic start to my journey, as I...

First of all thank you to everyone who replied to my first post re diagnosis of ...

Miss-guineapig

•2 years ago

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EGFR48&Protonix

A month ago my Primary did a blood test. My eGFR came back at 48. She decided to run a full blood test to figure out why my GFR was so low. That blood...

A month ago my Primary did a blood test. My eGFR came back at 48. She decided...

TommyRaider

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Sudden Increase Of Creatinine

Hello everyone, I am returning after a few months of absence. I am 55 years old. Recently, my creatinine levels on the three most recent blood tests, conducted...

Hello everyone, I am returning after a few months of absence. I am 55 years old....

Gibrail

•2 years ago

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Dr's visited didn't go as I

Hi everyone, Yesterday was my 3 month visit with the Neurologist didn't go as I hoped, we talked about my potassium being...

Hi everyone, Yesterday was my 3 month visit with the Neurologist didn't go as I...

bbeba103

•2 years ago

33 Replies

CKD and other surveys by savvy cooperative

I used one of the links here to a survey for CKD patients by this cooperative. They call these gigs and there are others for other ailments. Hopefully...

I used one of the links here to a survey for CKD patients by this cooperative. T...

BlueLe

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Just need to talk.

hi there, Since, I really have no idea what I’m doing and having an ileostomy complicates things like I can’t just drink water I have to drink isotonic drinks...

hi there, Since, I really have no idea what I’m doing and having an ileostomy c...

AndreaBabyC

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Is it ok to get pet scan with stage 3b ckd to get clearer picture of the heart recommended by cardiologist?

Lupus nephritis patient with small amount of fluid around heart

Researcheverything

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2023

Fistula

lisinopril

Intravenous Sedation

eGFR > 60. Time to say goodbye

Fibrin in peritoneal dialysis drain fluid

angel54

nephrectomy

Can Contrast used in a CT scan cause you efgr numbers to drop?

Metabolic Acidosis

FATIGUE

28 yr old/ eGFR 67

Multiple acute IGA attacks

newly diagnosed

BNP high level

About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

A1C in CKD

Early Kidney Disease??

I am in a dilema

PERITONITIS SUCKS

SKIN CONDITION

Pregabalin ?

I’m Desperate for help

Osteoporosis treatment for postTransplant

consultant visit

EGFR48&Protonix

Sudden Increase Of Creatinine

Dr's visited didn't go as I

CKD and other surveys by savvy cooperative

Just need to talk.

Is it ok to get pet scan with stage 3b ckd to get clearer picture of the heart recommended by cardiologist?

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