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Anti inflammatories

Is there anti inflammatory medication that does not affect the kidneys negatively?

Is there anti inflammatory medication that does not affect the kidneys negativel...

OldTownhammock

•10 months ago

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Simpel Renel Cyst

Can simple renel cysts cause drop in EGRF? I don't have proteinurea but egfr is a bit low, has declined 12 points in egfr since last three months i am much...

Can simple renel cysts cause drop in EGRF? I don't have proteinurea but egfr is ...

Viky45

•10 months ago

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Urine Protein

Whenever i test my urine through dipstick in morning or in evening shows negative protein but whenever i test urine in noon it shows trace or 1+ protein, i sm...

Whenever i test my urine through dipstick in morning or in evening shows negativ...

Viky45

•10 months ago

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CT/contrast-low GFR-blood test time?

CT with contrast is the problem. I need one. If your GFR is lower than 45 you need hydration but some places test you on the spot and some test you earlier....

CT with contrast is the problem. I need one. If your GFR is lower than 45 you n...

Lynne0762

•10 months ago

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Drop in GFR

In October 2022 my GFR was 70, which I thought was a bit low as I was in early 50s. It’s now 54. Had ultrasound of kidneys, they seem fine, no protein in...

In October 2022 my GFR was 70, which I thought was a bit low as I was in early 5...

Girlie1234

•10 months ago

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How much salt is good for an elderly CKD patient?

I just read a reply to a 77 years old lady advising her to keep her salt low. I wonder if it is good advice for an elderly patient according to a study...

I just read a reply to a 77 years old lady advising her to keep her salt low. I ...

waginger1111

•10 months ago

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Settling in on HHD, the good, bad and ugly….

It has been a while since I have posted about my journey with HHD. It has been five months. Big difference from when I started. A week ago, Friday was our...

It has been a while since I have posted about my journey with HHD. It has been f...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•10 months ago

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First recipient of a gene-manipulated pig kidney

this is interesting!

Pisces101

•10 months ago

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EGFR drop

My egfr 4 months ago was 72 now 60, i am fasting since two weeks, i did my blood test during fasting. Does fasting causing egfr drop or something else it could...

My egfr 4 months ago was 72 now 60, i am fasting since two weeks, i did my blood...

Viky45

•10 months ago

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Normal GFR Decline?

Hello, I’m a 52 y/o female who was healthy until a year ago. Never smoked and I had maybe 1 drink per month. I was diagnosed with HBP in January’23. At that...

Hello, I’m a 52 y/o female who was healthy until a year ago. Never smoked and I...

Snicole72

•10 months ago

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Albutrix

Hello, a friend of mine gave me a book by Lee Hull. In the book there was a mention of a supplement called Albutrix. Has anyone had positive results using...

Hello, a friend of mine gave me a book by Lee Hull. In the book there was a me...

Yankees28

•10 months ago

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New kidney condition

I am a 77 year old female that recently had my right kidney removed due to cancer. My left kidney activity went from 67 to 30. Not sure what to expect going...

I am a 77 year old female that recently had my right kidney removed due to cance...

memat09

•10 months ago

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Kidney Transplant & Primary Immune Deficiency

I'm looking to connect with some who have a Primary Immune deficiency and on immunoglobulin replacement. I have both and am having some issues specific to...

I'm looking to connect with some who have a Primary Immune deficiency and on imm...

viviselphie

•10 months ago

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The first transplant of pig's kidney to human recipient!!

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/21/health/pig-kidney-transplant-living-person/index.html I asked, on Reddit, if anyone was willing to take a pig's kidney, if...

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/21/health/pig-kidney-transplant-living-person/index....

PeaB4YouGo

•10 months ago

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Itchy skin

I have no protein in my urine but 5-10 RBcs in urine. My creatinine is 1.16 and my efgr is 72.3 according to MDRD formula. Is it ckd? I asked same question...

I have no protein in my urine but 5-10 RBcs in urine. My creatinine is 1.16 and ...

Viky45

•10 months ago

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Question

Do I have CKD if there is no albumin in the urine but my eGFR is 28?

Secondone

•10 months ago

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PD abdomen HUGE

I started manual pd dialysis Tuesday and this is now Wednesday eve. Currently on 1500 ml. My abdomen is like I am six months pregnant in two days. Will that be...

I started manual pd dialysis Tuesday and this is now Wednesday eve. Currently on...

Grandteacher

•10 months ago

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Spironolactone for reduction of protein

Type 1 Diabetes for 58 years. Current EGFR of 24, serum creatinine 2.16. Recent blood tests showed proteinuria of 1711. Saw nephrologist this past Monday...

Type 1 Diabetes for 58 years. Current EGFR of 24, serum creatinine 2.16. Recen...

Scoutie

•10 months ago

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HELP sudden 20 GFR drop 86 to 67

Hi Everyone, Please offer some thoughts/guidance I am new at this. I am a 25 y/o female, I suddenly got lab results that indicated a significant decrease in...

Hi Everyone, Please offer some thoughts/guidance I am new at this. I am a 25 ...

pineappletea

•10 months ago

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eGFR 69, aged 40

hello everyone. I am so worried about my eGFr which is currently 69. It has been consistently dropping over the last 2 years from 89 to 84 to 80 to 75 and now...

hello everyone. I am so worried about my eGFr which is currently 69. It has bee...

Pops12345

•10 months ago

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Creatinine

I have one very interesting question and I will appreciate if you someone can clarify on this: Creatinine is waste product of muscle breakdown. They also...

I have one very interesting question and I will appreciate if you someone can c...

vinadhun2

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Be well everyone.

Does anyone have the kidney disease Membranous Nephropathy. What medication are you using

Does anyone have the kidney disease Membranous Nephropathy. What medication are ...

Asit1

•10 months ago

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have proteinuria

i have protein in urine 130 mg sometime s to 200 i started to have itchy skin whole body with heatness or sun exposure or exercise or do any strengh i suspect...

i have protein in urine 130 mg sometime s to 200 i started to have itchy skin wh...

Pantwhite

•10 months ago

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New results confused

Hi all, I was chatting on here a few days ago worried about blood results and my GP saying I had CKD and had had this for quite a while. I had no idea. Now,...

Hi all, I was chatting on here a few days ago worried about blood results and my...

Calm2

•10 months ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL - a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of ALL kidney...

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•10 months ago

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Albuminuria vs Proteinuria

Extremely SILLY question but I had to ask it . Most of the Protein found in Urine is Albumin because its small in size & it can easily pass through or is the...

Extremely SILLY question but I had to ask it . Most of the Protein found in Urin...

Imviiku

•10 months ago

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alcohol and ckd

is drinking alcohol in any amount safe with ckd stage 3? does anyone here ever drink alcohol ? i have read a number of different opinions on web sites ?

is drinking alcohol in any amount safe with ckd stage 3? does anyone here ever d...

renegade70

•10 months ago

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Stage 4 - Soup?

Do any of you in Stage 4 eat Chicken Noodle Soup, etc.? I also have very low BP and have to take Midodrine daily to keep a normal BP. So, the salt in the...

Do any of you in Stage 4 eat Chicken Noodle Soup, etc.? I also have very low BP...

miraclelady

•10 months ago

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Reassurance needed

I'm 65, living in the UK, hovering between ckd stage 3a/3bEgfr currently 49, lowest 40 last year. I've never had a problem with my acr until last month when I...

I'm 65, living in the UK, hovering between ckd stage 3a/3bEgfr currently 49, low...

Blackcat122

•10 months ago

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Confused with Albumin Creatinine Ratio

I just got my UACR Report back . Ratio was 22 mg/g ( report says below 30 is normal ) but Urine spot Albumin is 3.4 mg/dl ( <1.9 mg/dl is normal ) . So which...

I just got my UACR Report back . Ratio was 22 mg/g ( report says below 30 is nor...

Imviiku

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for March 2024

Anti inflammatories

Simpel Renel Cyst

Urine Protein

CT/contrast-low GFR-blood test time?

Drop in GFR

How much salt is good for an elderly CKD patient?

Settling in on HHD, the good, bad and ugly….

First recipient of a gene-manipulated pig kidney

EGFR drop

Normal GFR Decline?

Albutrix

New kidney condition

Kidney Transplant & Primary Immune Deficiency

The first transplant of pig's kidney to human recipient!!

Itchy skin

Question

PD abdomen HUGE

Spironolactone for reduction of protein

HELP sudden 20 GFR drop 86 to 67

eGFR 69, aged 40

Creatinine

Be well everyone.

have proteinuria

New results confused

Today is World Kidney Day!

Albuminuria vs Proteinuria

alcohol and ckd

Stage 4 - Soup?

Reassurance needed

Confused with Albumin Creatinine Ratio

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