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Mail order meal plans

I am stage 3B, and I'm unfortunately very low income so I use SNAP benefits to buy my groceries. The problem is that I'm flummoxed by the fact that all of the...

I am stage 3B, and I'm unfortunately very low income so I use SNAP benefits to b...

BecBoo02

•3 months ago

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Recommended Tracking App - Easy to use, tracks what I need to monitor for CKD

After searching for a long time and almost giving up, I finally found an app that does everything that I need. Yeah! It tracks my diet and helps me monitor...

After searching for a long time and almost giving up, I finally found an app tha...

2023CKD

•3 months ago

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Stage II CKD

Diagnosed Jan. 2022; egfr 55 at that time, Symptoms: high bp, recurrent UTI's (once yearly since 2021). BP up now, trying to get under control again. On beta...

Diagnosed Jan. 2022; egfr 55 at that time, Symptoms: high bp, recurrent UTI's (o...

Dana66CKD

•3 months ago

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Comprehensive CKD and healthy Diet app

If you are aware of any reputable comprehensive apps to help track food intake for CKD patients. I would love a recommendation. Kidney diet tracking is...

If you are aware of any reputable comprehensive apps to help track food intake ...

2023CKD

•3 months ago

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Declining GFR with no cause found--Mystery Needs ideas

First diagnosed at 40 eGFR in 2021, my nephrologist started testing and tracking. No obesity, no diabetes, no high BP, no kidney injury, clear ultrasound...

First diagnosed at 40 eGFR in 2021, my nephrologist started testing and tracking...

Mystic100

•3 months ago

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Resources: Understanding CKD Diet and Lab results

Two common questions that people are asking when they are diagnosed with CKD are about Diet and monitoring and understanding Test results. Here is an...

Two common questions that people are asking when they are diagnosed with CKD ar...

2023CKD

•3 months ago

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4-5 hpf rbc in urine

hi, just got the result of my urine test and rbc is 4-5hpf. Is it alarming? Wbc is 0-3.. thanks in advance

hi, just got the result of my urine test and rbc is 4-5hpf. Is it alarming? Wb...

Pengkie

•3 months ago

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Periodontal Disease and CKD

I am CKD level 3 and now have gingivitis that is becoming chronic even with dental treatment . Please share your story.

I am CKD level 3 and now have gingivitis that is becoming chronic even with den...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•3 months ago

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Hello, Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of eGFR over/under estimating due to under/over weight?

Hello all, I do appreciate these maybe sensitive questions. I am currently significantly underweight and struggling with symptoms. My last eGFR was 38. I...

Hello all, I do appreciate these maybe sensitive questions. I am currently sig...

Lakotamusic

•3 months ago

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Vegan diet?

Hello all, I'm new. 73 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 3b. Looking for a nephrologist and renal dietician but honestly, not sure exactly what I...

Hello all, I'm new. 73 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 3b. Lookin...

debkk

•3 months ago

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Update about my CKD

Hello! I wanted to give you an update on my health after seeing my nephrologist. Some nephritis seems to have attacked me a few years ago and left me with some...

Hello! I wanted to give you an update on my health after seeing my nephrologist....

Nightwhisper

•3 months ago

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Just diagnosed with 3a kidney disease. What are your favorite meals that are kidney friendly?? Thanks

Ive read several lists of foods that are better for your kidneys, but I’m hoping you can share some of your favorites, to give me meal ideas! Thanks so much!...

Ive read several lists of foods that are better for your kidneys, but I’m hoping...

BarbWire0406

•3 months ago

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My mom

My precious mom was diagnosed with kidney disease around 10 years ago. Her "Dr" has never been concerned until I started going with her to see him....

My precious mom was diagnosed with kidney disease around 10 years ago. Her "Dr" ...

EGrandma

•3 months ago

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Bad luck ! Newly Diagnosed

I knew it was coming and finally I made up my mind and went for a test and found out that I have multiple cysts on my both kidneys. I am 38 year old. As of now...

I knew it was coming and finally I made up my mind and went for a test and found...

BlessedOne_1

•3 months ago

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BaileysPlus

I have just been diagnosed with stage 3A CKD and want to know how much to change my diet. Do I just need to cut back on bananas, avocado, young spinach and...

I have just been diagnosed with stage 3A CKD and want to know how much to change...

BaileysPlus

•3 months ago

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Ckd 2 confusion

My egfr MDRD equation is 73 and CKD EPi 86, few months ago i had 2.9 grams of protein in my urine but after two months steroids treatment my proteinurea is...

My egfr MDRD equation is 73 and CKD EPi 86, few months ago i had 2.9 grams of pr...

Viky45

•3 months ago

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Help!

I am 77 years old. Stage 3B. I think. My GFR has remained stable for the last 5 years or so, at 45. I had lab work done yesterday, and the results are very...

I am 77 years old. Stage 3B. I think. My GFR has remained stable for the last 5 ...

bootsboots

•3 months ago

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Addison's Disease and stage 4 CKD and several other autoimmune disorders

does anyone on this site have stage four kidney disease GFR 22, Cadden 3.4 along with Addison’s disease and several other auto immune if anyone has any of...

does anyone on this site have stage four kidney disease GFR 22, Cadden 3.4 alon...

Kristinbarnes

•3 months ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hello. I'm looking for some comfort because what I read on the internet about kidney disease is very bad. I had blood in the urine from the glomeruli of the...

Hello. I'm looking for some comfort because what I read on the internet about ki...

Nightwhisper

•3 months ago

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urgency in CKD stage 3

Hi, I am new to this group and have CKD stage 3 has anyone experienced frequency and urgency of urine as one of their symptoms please, it’s driving me mad.

Hi, I am new to this group and have CKD stage 3 has anyone experienced frequency...

madnanny

•3 months ago

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Possible Kidney Failure

Hello: My husband had a liver transplant many years ago and has done very well, for which we are very grateful. Since October of 2023, his creatinine started...

Hello: My husband had a liver transplant many years ago and has done very well,...

PennyLovas

•3 months ago

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CKD diet and nutrients? Which do you take?

Hi guys! Who is at the stage of predialysis, please tell me how many times a week do you eat meat? And do you take ketosteril or ketoanalogs of amino acids?...

Hi guys! Who is at the stage of predialysis, please tell me how many times a wee...

alice_lirey

•3 months ago

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kidney disease and cbd gummies

im so mad right now i could spit nails.dr sanjay gupta showed up on my page promoting cbd gummies as a cure for ckd.they dont tell you the price of said cure...

im so mad right now i could spit nails.dr sanjay gupta showed up on my page prom...

S_dillow

•3 months ago

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Danger Danger, Will Robinson...... More on my HHD Experince

There used to be a television show back in my day where the robot would flail his mechanical arms, blink all his lights and yell “Danger, Danger Will...

There used to be a television show back in my day where the robot would flail hi...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•3 months ago

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CKD 5

hi I’m stage 5 not on dialysis as yet even though my numbers are very low im feeling quite well hence the reason for not starting dialysis… I was just...

hi I’m stage 5 not on dialysis as yet even though my numbers are very low im fee...

Shane80

•3 months ago

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Hands

My recent bloodwork shows 38 egfr and creatine of 1.7. Everything else is within range or even ideal. My hands are swollen, red, throbbing and somewhat...

My recent bloodwork shows 38 egfr and creatine of 1.7. Everything else is with...

OldTownhammock

•3 months ago

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Flucuating gfr

I'm not there yet but was wondering what if your gfr goes below 20 for 3 consecutive visits and you start your transplant paperwork then your gfr goes up...

I'm not there yet but was wondering what if your gfr goes below 20 for 3 consecu...

oceansplash

•3 months ago

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From Loss to Legacy: One Woman’s Mission to Raise Kidney Disease Awareness

From a family deeply touched by kidney disease, Erica shares her heartfelt story to encourage others to join the fight against it. Today she is sharing her...

From a family deeply touched by kidney disease, Erica shares her heartfelt story...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 months ago

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C.K.D stage 4/5

I have at present an EGFR of 10 at my hospital we don't start dialysis until its consecutively below ten. I have tried to discuss transplantation and have been...

I have at present an EGFR of 10 at my hospital we don't start dialysis until its...

Chipstore

•3 months ago

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Kidney failure definition

My mum's elderly aunt was recently told by her GP that she had kidney failure despite having an egfr of 43 ml/min. My dad has advised her that the GP is...

My mum's elderly aunt was recently told by her GP that she had kidney failure de...

userotc

•4 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for January 2024

Mail order meal plans

Recommended Tracking App - Easy to use, tracks what I need to monitor for CKD

Stage II CKD

Comprehensive CKD and healthy Diet app

Declining GFR with no cause found--Mystery Needs ideas

Resources: Understanding CKD Diet and Lab results

4-5 hpf rbc in urine

Periodontal Disease and CKD

Hello, Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of eGFR over/under estimating due to under/over weight?

Vegan diet?

Update about my CKD

Just diagnosed with 3a kidney disease. What are your favorite meals that are kidney friendly?? Thanks

My mom

Bad luck ! Newly Diagnosed

BaileysPlus

Ckd 2 confusion

Help!

Addison's Disease and stage 4 CKD and several other autoimmune disorders

Newly diagnosed

urgency in CKD stage 3

Possible Kidney Failure

CKD diet and nutrients? Which do you take?

kidney disease and cbd gummies

Danger Danger, Will Robinson...... More on my HHD Experince

CKD 5

Hands

Flucuating gfr

From Loss to Legacy: One Woman’s Mission to Raise Kidney Disease Awareness

C.K.D stage 4/5

Kidney failure definition

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