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Kidney Disease

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Seeking advice and comfort, please help.

Hello, I’m a girlfriend to my boyfriend who is stage 4. And a step mom to his 11 year old daughter who is my own. My boyfriend was born with one kidney; took...

Hello, I’m a girlfriend to my boyfriend who is stage 4. And a step mom to his 11...

HopeAngel5

•7 months ago

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Kidney Biopsy

Kidney biopsy on Tuesday, today is Friday. Did not hurt except for a milli-second when the ten inch long needle punched through muscle tissue. Biopsy at...

Kidney biopsy on Tuesday, today is Friday. Did not hurt except for a milli-seco...

phebamom

•7 months ago

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9-27-23 update

Just got back from appt with my new Nephrologist. Went over all my records, test results, current health, etc What a difference! As all are aware, my egfr...

Just got back from appt with my new Nephrologist. Went over all my records, test...

WalesPrincess

•7 months ago

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Listing for a transplant.

I don't know if this applies to anyone on the list, but I wanted to pass on something that I learned today. If a person is retired military or a Veteran...

I don't know if this applies to anyone on the list, but I wanted to pass on some...

jodaer

•7 months ago

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Renadyl

Has anyone experience of using the prebiotic Renadyl? Is there a way to buy it in Ireland. It is expensive enough and comes from US. I am afraid there would be...

Has anyone experience of using the prebiotic Renadyl? Is there a way to buy it i...

Pontios

•7 months ago

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Pompa Protocol

Just a quick question. Does anyone know if this protocol is safe on CKD? I'm waiting for my appointment with a new Nephrologist, the last one just didn't help...

Just a quick question. Does anyone know if this protocol is safe on CKD? I'm wa...

WalesPrincess

•7 months ago

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Article on Castor Oil benefits

I would like to share this article. It may be beneficial to kidneys. I hope it can be accessed with the following link. If not, I’m sorry!...

I would like to share this article. It may be beneficial to kidneys. I hope it c...

CuriousCKD

•7 months ago

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Medical breakthrough

Hi everyone just wanted to share this video about a possible breaththrough about an 8 year old girl. Who after a kidney transplant doesn't have to take an...

Hi everyone just wanted to share this video about a possible breaththrough about...

bbeba103

•7 months ago

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my consultant has decided my immune system is overactive

I have had a sudden dramatic loss of kidney function but I don't feel ill . my reading is 11 and my kidney consultant has put me on 40 mg a day for my par...

I have had a sudden dramatic loss of kidney function but I don't feel ill . my ...

eyeBRing

•7 months ago

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Tylenol 3 with Codeine…I need a substitute…Help

I’m stage 3b and maintaining. I just had foot surgery this morning. My orthopedic surgeon consulted with my nephrologist and decided Tylenol 3 with Codeine...

I’m stage 3b and maintaining. I just had foot surgery this morning. My orthope...

MinnadeParis

•7 months ago

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Port covers

The aquagaurd covers my son uses seem to easily peel after he gets in the shower. It doesn't make taking a shower a stress free process. Does anyone have any...

The aquagaurd covers my son uses seem to easily peel after he gets in the shower...

Bubbasmom

•7 months ago

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Follow up on why the Nephrologist wants us to do a colon cleanse before placement of PD Catherter

We finally have an answer. We were told the nephrologist does the colon cleanse just as a precaution and so that they are no problems with the solution. We...

We finally have an answer. We were told the nephrologist does the colon cleanse ...

TDPowers

•7 months ago

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Anyone being treated with Farxiga? Looking for feedback please!

Hi everyone I have a Stage 4 CKD diagnosis. Specifically AA Amalydosis. I had no idea what I was dealing with until I ended up hospitalized last November....

Hi everyone I have a Stage 4 CKD diagnosis. Specifically AA Amalydosis. I had n...

Onebadkitty

•7 months ago

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Gfr decrease with age, about 1% each year. Should I worry about it?

I’m 46 years old, my gfr is only 65 something. Even if I take good care of it, with the natural decrease of it, I will have only 45 gfr left by the time I...

I’m 46 years old, my gfr is only 65 something. Even if I take good care of it...

smile-hope

•8 months ago

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kidney stone

hi everyone my name is Sharon, I’m 54 I have stage 2 kidney disease which I didn’t know I had it look’s like I have a kidney stone I keep getting water...

hi everyone my name is Sharon, I’m 54 I have stage 2 kidney disease which I didn...

Shaz45

•8 months ago

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Kidney study

Here is some info regarding a Kidney Study that I will soon participate in. Here it is. If you have questions there is a number to call. Thank you for...

Here is some info regarding a Kidney Study that I will soon participate in. Her...

WYOAnne

NKF Ambassador•8 months ago

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Another interesting project to get involved with

This is a legit opportunity to have a voice in the development of medical technology. I think this looks fascinating and yes, I am participating in the...

This is a legit opportunity to have a voice in the development of medical techno...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•8 months ago

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Fall into Flavor: 5 Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Autumn

Have you felt a cool breeze in the air? Autumn is on its way! Enjoy these 5 kidney-friendly recipes to kick off the new season....

Have you felt a cool breeze in the air? Autumn is on its way! Enjoy these 5 kidn...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•8 months ago

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Jardiance

Hello. I was wondering does anyone know why Jardiance helps CKD, how does it work? Especially for people who don’t have diabetes.

Hello. I was wondering does anyone know why Jardiance helps CKD, how does it wor...

Sarah_402

•8 months ago

16 Replies

Initial Transplant Eval

I live about 250 miles from my transplant center. My appointment times started at 0730. The center works with a place called Restoring Hope Transplant House....

I live about 250 miles from my transplant center. My appointment times started ...

PeaB4YouGo

•8 months ago

14 Replies

Chitosan for raising Gfr levels?

Hello, everyone! I’ve read the research that Chitosan can really help decreasing creatinine levels. Has anyone tried it? What were results?

Hello, everyone! I’ve read the research that Chitosan can really help decreasing...

alice_lirey

•8 months ago

6 Replies

Found a new website for renal diets

Some good nutrition tips, if anyone is interested. Go to: https://www.renaldiethq.com

Some good nutrition tips, if anyone is interested. Go to: https://www.renaldiet...

CuriousCKD

•8 months ago

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For anyone who has a PD Catherter

Did you have to have a colon cleanse. The Nephrologist ordered us one. They said the colon has to be clean. Did anyone with a PD catherter have to do this...

Did you have to have a colon cleanse. The Nephrologist ordered us one. They sai...

TDPowers

•8 months ago

20 Replies

one kidney score

Hi , I’m 81 years old male and 3 years ago I had a kidney removed because of cancer, a blood test revealed a score of 52 for my kidney function, is this...

Hi , I’m 81 years old male and 3 years ago I had a kidney removed because of can...

August_42

•8 months ago

9 Replies

Genetical Kidney Disease, female, 24

Hello! It’s my first post here! I am female, 24 y.o I have CKD, stage 4. I am supper anxious and want to find support and exchange experience! Also, I am...

Hello! It’s my first post here! I am female, 24 y.o I have CKD, stage 4. I am ...

alice_lirey

•8 months ago

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Down the rabbit hole I go.... the follow up to my journey

This is the follow up to my long post about what has been happening to me. A quick review. I was told after I did the whole evaluation progress in 2020-21 that...

This is the follow up to my long post about what has been happening to me. A qui...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•8 months ago

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First Post

Hello, First post here, but, I do post elsewhere on HU in heart forums. After reading other posts, I suppose I have a question and curious as to if or when...

Hello, First post here, but, I do post elsewhere on HU in heart forums. Afte...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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PD Catherter

We just found out we have to do a colon cleanse for the PD Catherter Like if your were having a colonoscopy. Is there any alternatives besides drinking...

We just found out we have to do a colon cleanse for the PD Catherter Like if y...

TDPowers

•8 months ago

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Heart problems too

Hello Everyone, Does anyone also have diastolic dysfunction of the heart due to blood pressure issues? I have CKD also.

Hello Everyone, Does anyone also have diastolic dysfunction of the heart due to ...

Sarah_402

•8 months ago

12 Replies

angel54

Hi , has anyone had a bladder wash ?

Angels54

•8 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for September 2023

Seeking advice and comfort, please help.

Kidney Biopsy

9-27-23 update

Listing for a transplant.

Renadyl

Pompa Protocol

Article on Castor Oil benefits

Medical breakthrough

my consultant has decided my immune system is overactive

Tylenol 3 with Codeine…I need a substitute…Help

Port covers

Follow up on why the Nephrologist wants us to do a colon cleanse before placement of PD Catherter

Anyone being treated with Farxiga? Looking for feedback please!

Gfr decrease with age, about 1% each year. Should I worry about it?

kidney stone

Kidney study

Another interesting project to get involved with

Fall into Flavor: 5 Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Autumn

Jardiance

Initial Transplant Eval

Chitosan for raising Gfr levels?

Found a new website for renal diets

For anyone who has a PD Catherter

one kidney score

Genetical Kidney Disease, female, 24

Down the rabbit hole I go.... the follow up to my journey

First Post

PD Catherter

Heart problems too

angel54

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