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Kidney Disease

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Several symptoms pointing to kidney issue ?

Hi all, new to this forum :) I'm 50y old male thin body, I've noticed that after eating certain foods, my blood pressure starts rising. For instance I did eat...

Hi all, new to this forum :) I'm 50y old male thin body, I've noticed that afte...

•1 year ago

update to curious

my egfr dropped five points but my electrolytes are good and creatine at 1.23. according to bloodwork done yesterday.the doctor says im stable but thats all

my egfr dropped five points but my electrolytes are good and creatine at 1.23. a...

•1 year ago

itchy skin all over the body

have proteinuria 134 total protein in 24 hr urine and i keep putting cream for itchy skin drinking pregablin 150 mg and it doesnt goes fully away ive got from...

have proteinuria 134 total protein in 24 hr urine and i keep putting cream for i...

•1 year ago

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curious

ive noticed a a shift in how often i go.there àre days where i hardly do anything even with drinking a good amount of water.then theres days i cant stay out...

ive noticed a a shift in how often i go.there àre days where i hardly do anythin...

•1 year ago

Just FYI

When I joined I had tested for stage two kidney disease, but after two more years it's shows normal. But that has been right after my forth booster shot. I...

When I joined I had tested for stage two kidney disease, but after two more year...

•1 year ago

SYMPTOMS STAGE2

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any symptoms with stage 2 CKD. I'm having test for this and feel very very worried. Thank you

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any symptoms with stage 2 CKD. I'm having test f...

•1 year ago

dialysis question?

i was wondering if they tell you you re not a candidate for a transplant is there a time limit you can be on dialysis or can insurance put a limit on it?

i was wondering if they tell you you re not a candidate for a transplant is the...

•1 year ago

Healthy Kidneys, Happy Thanksgiving: 5 Delicious Recipes to Try

The Thanksgiving Holiday is almost here! Try these 5 delicious and kidney-friendly recipes with family and friends....

The Thanksgiving Holiday is almost here! Try these 5 delicious and kidney-friend...

Partner•1 year ago

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Biopsy

I have had high uncontrollable blood pressure for 3 years. Kidney failure this past year, especially this summer, GFR dropping to 30. I have had MGUS...

I have had high uncontrollable blood pressure for 3 years. Kidney failure thi...

•1 year ago

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Question about dialysis

I’d like to know why you chose the type of dialysis that you did, Hemodialysis (Home or clinic) or peritoneal? Any insights would be appreciated.

I’d like to know why you chose the type of dialysis that you did, Hemodialysis (...

•1 year ago

The Truth about Home Hemodialysis

It has been the hardest month I have ever had in my life. I promised I would write an honest and complete description of the process. I started on October...

It has been the hardest month I have ever had in my life. I promised I would wri...

NKF Ambassador•1 year ago

MSG advice please

I have just been reading about MSG in processed foods. I have never heard of it before. Does anyone know how it affects CKD? Thank you

I have just been reading about MSG in processed foods. I have never heard of it ...

•1 year ago

How do I convince my husband?

I try to prepare dinner for my husband, but he is so hard to please. He can't eat this or he won't eat that, but won't make any meal requests. Then I got CKD...

I try to prepare dinner for my husband, but he is so hard to please. He can't ea...

•1 year ago

What is the required temperature at a Dialysis Center or Facility?

I am a Mom looking for answers. My daughter is on dialysis and our friend just passed away. I have been moved instead of just listening to find answers. Vic...

I am a Mom looking for answers. My daughter is on dialysis and our friend just ...

•1 year ago

Check out our Kidney Disease Education courses on the Kidney Learning Center!

Interested in learning more about Chronic Kidney Disease and Treatment Options? Take a look at our two new courses on the Kidney Learning Center! Have...

Interested in learning more about Chronic Kidney Disease and Treatment Options? ...

Partner•1 year ago

Stem cell therapy

Hi thereHas anyone ever had stem cell therapy for their kidney disease, or know of anyone that's had it? I was considering it, but from what I've read it seems...

Hi thereHas anyone ever had stem cell therapy for their kidney disease, or know ...

•1 year ago

EPO and IV iron infusion

Hello My mother is CKD stage 5 without dialysis. She is getting EPO injection once in two weeks to treat anaemia. She was given iron infusion shots (500...

Hello My mother is CKD stage 5 without dialysis. She is getting EPO injection ...

•1 year ago

Question about the Dexcom 7 or maybe 6

I've been using the Dexcom 7 now for about 3 months. I've been noticing that a lot of the time when I do a finger stick it's not close at all to what the...

I've been using the Dexcom 7 now for about 3 months. I've been noticing that a ...

•1 year ago

Cysts

Hi, I had a scan that revealed multiple cysts on my kidney, one about 3cm. They are "simple" apparently, but I am a bit worried. Can anybody offer any...

Hi, I had a scan that revealed multiple cysts on my kidney, one about 3cm. Th...

•1 year ago

Hi... was blessed to have a kidney transplant 6 weeks ago... anyone eve struggle with the meds?

So thankful for a working kidney and the blessing of a Living donor.... but the meds have been almost more than I can handle. And the toll they are taking on...

So thankful for a working kidney and the blessing of a Living donor.... but the...

•1 year ago

Preparing for transplant

My wife has stage 4 CKD. Nephrologist today reviewed blood work GFR over last 9 months - 22 on 1/27, 16 on 7/12, 19 on 9/28, 17 on10/17. I had optimistically...

My wife has stage 4 CKD. Nephrologist today reviewed blood work GFR over last 9...

•1 year ago