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Kidney Disease

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farxiga

Hello, I was wondering if any of you had went on farxiga with a low GFR and what was your experience? My GFR is at a 31 and my doc has discussed the...

Hello, I was wondering if any of you had went on farxiga with a low GFR and what...

•2 months ago

cystatin C and creatinine

I am 76 year old male. All blood parameters normal. No protein in urine, no diabetes, no problem with BP. All electrolytes are ok.My creatinine has been around...

I am 76 year old male. All blood parameters normal. No protein in urine, no diab...

•2 months ago

bitter/tasteless/nausea

Hello community, My elderly papa has been going through a difficult time with loss of hunger. He has a bitter to no taste when consuming anything and nausea....

Hello community, My elderly papa has been going through a difficult time with ...

•2 months ago

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chronic kidney disease stage 3b

would like to learn more on this disease

would like to learn more on this disease

•3 months ago

kidney functioning @33 percent

I just got back from my doctor. My kidney function has been teetering from 33-36 every three months. my potassium has been low several times. My blood...

I just got back from my doctor. My kidney function has been teetering from 33-36...

•3 months ago

Annual transplant program appointment

Yesterday was my annual transplant program check-in. Here are some highlights for those who may be curious what that entails. First up, unfortunately, is the...

Yesterday was my annual transplant program check-in. Here are some highlights fo...

•3 months ago

Heparin

Today they gave me heparin after treatment as my CVC has been clotting and the doctor prescribed it. I've never used it so wonder what some others who do have...

Today they gave me heparin after treatment as my CVC has been clotting and the d...

•3 months ago

Editorial on discarded kidney issue

Too many kidnes go in the trash. The author has one idea to reduce that....

Too many kidnes go in the trash. The author has one idea to reduce that....

•3 months ago

Dialysis and appetite

Hello, Can someone please tell me if dialysis will improve appetite? Thank you

Hello, Can someone please tell me if dialysis will improve appetite? Thank you...

•3 months ago

creatinine/Albumin

Recently I had an UTI and while I was at the doctor we did a Urine sample. My creatinine/albumin ratio was 62 - normal is 0-29. Could this be due to the UTI?...

Recently I had an UTI and while I was at the doctor we did a Urine sample. My c...

•3 months ago

Could this pain be a kidney stone?

Morning. I have had a pain in my lower abdomen for the past week - it runs in a straight vertical line to the right of my navel down to my groin and feels...

Morning. I have had a pain in my lower abdomen for the past week - it runs in a...

•3 months ago

replacement for Renadyl

Hello, Can anyone recommend a different probiotic for kidney health besides Renadyl. I placed an order on their website three weeks ago. I was charged for...

Hello, Can anyone recommend a different probiotic for kidney health besides Re...

•3 months ago

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that. Learn more at:...

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health wi...

Partner•3 months ago

a safe antiviral.

Being that I was born with Solitary kidney and started on acyclovir when I started chemo, I’m trying to find an antiviral that doesn’t harm my kidney. Has...

Being that I was born with Solitary kidney and started on acyclovir when I start...

•3 months ago

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