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Restless legs...

Wanna hear something weird? I have restless legs, on medication for it that usually works. But I figured out that sea salt (the type you grind) works to help...

Wanna hear something weird? I have restless legs, on medication for it that usua...

jflorax

•6 hours ago

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Bicarb of soda

I've read about someone with CKD taking Bicarb or baking soda, about 1/4 tsp under their tongue every day to stop the steady progression of the disease. I...

I've read about someone with CKD taking Bicarb or baking soda, about 1/4 tsp und...

Ladyprudence

•1 day ago

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CKD 2 Progress

Just wanted to share that my UACR dropped from 61 to 18 in a few months and my blood pressure is within range! Thanks for all the support this far, going to...

Just wanted to share that my UACR dropped from 61 to 18 in a few months and my b...

Live4Hope

•2 days ago

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Doctors perform kidney transplant on awake patient

Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago have performed a kidney transplant on a patient who was awake the whole time. They say the technique used...

Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago have performed a kidney tra...

bbeba103

•3 days ago

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kidney complex cyst

hi there! I’m an active 47 year old female that just found out I have a complex cyst on my right kidney (2.7cm). I started having high creatinine levels and...

hi there! I’m an active 47 year old female that just found out I have a complex ...

Saltyandsweet

•4 days ago

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eGFR 51 Creat 109 CK 624

Hi I’m Pippa 51yrs old & was wandering if anybody has had any issues with their kidneys following radioactive iodine treatment for Graves’ disease or have...

Hi I’m Pippa 51yrs old & was wandering if anybody has had any issues with their ...

Wilson123

•4 days ago

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Low egfr.

My egfr is 22.7 what stage of this range in ckd?

JuroTai

•5 days ago

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test results question

yesterday i had a urine test showing i have high creatinine of 60.9. Can that be right ? I usually walk 20 minutes in the morning but I didnt walk this...

yesterday i had a urine test showing i have high creatinine of 60.9. Can that b...

Betsysue2002

•5 days ago

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Ultrasound results question?

Ok I have a ultrasound result. I went as GP sent me after eGFR too low. Results say: mild fullness of the left renal pelvis. Is it anything or nothing to...

Ok I have a ultrasound result. I went as GP sent me after eGFR too low. Resu...

HeartyJames

•6 days ago

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Minor repeated pain in both kidneys

It appeared about eight months ago, very minor but on most days, usually after waking up, sometimes when tired, about 2.5” above the waist, 3” from spine. I’m...

It appeared about eight months ago, very minor but on most days, usually after w...

cgiver

•6 days ago

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Seeking Opportunities to Help Diabetic Patients

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Yahya Ur Rehman, and I am a final-year MBBS student at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences. I am...

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Yahya Ur Rehman, and I am a final...

YahyaUrRehman

•6 days ago

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ECT for Depression when You Have Kidney Disease

Hi everybody, I'm a 58 year-old male with an eGFR of 21. I had a partial nephrectomy (right kidney) last September to remove a cancer; the treatment was...

Hi everybody, I'm a 58 year-old male with an eGFR of 21. I had a partial nephre...

Happy_Mouth

•7 days ago

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my daughter

my daughter is 32 .her creatnine and bun were normal range but co2 way low.her egfr 60 .no diabetes,hpb,shes slightly heavy for her frame .am i worrying for...

my daughter is 32 .her creatnine and bun were normal range but co2 way low.her e...

S_dillow

•7 days ago

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Post Kidney Transplant

I had a kidney transplant 1 1/2 years ago it took over a year for all my numbers to stabilize to normal. Now I have achy joints and muscles everyday mostly...

I had a kidney transplant 1 1/2 years ago it took over a year for all my numbers...

Zbiguy

•8 days ago

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Sudden diagnosis of CKD3 a few months following adrenalectomy

My wife was borderline cushing's disease back in fall. For years she had a nodule on her adrenal gland that was creating significant health issues. Had surgery...

My wife was borderline cushing's disease back in fall. For years she had a nodul...

three4rd

•9 days ago

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KLOTHO

Does anyone know how I can get Klotho in Canada? The national health service is evasive about whether it's covered, what it might cost if it isn't covered and...

Does anyone know how I can get Klotho in Canada? The national health service is ...

BadderBoom

•9 days ago

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Ckd with one kidney

I am on 10mg per day Amlodepine. My blood pressure readings are 123/65/63. With just one kidney, eGFR is 46 PSA is 0. 7ug/l and Creatinine is127umol/l. On food...

I am on 10mg per day Amlodepine. My blood pressure readings are 123/65/63. With ...

Amsaved

•9 days ago

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CkD & Lisinopril

Hello, I am curious if anyone has gotten off of Linsinopril and seen an increase of their GFR. Ive been on the medication for six years now and my blood...

Hello, I am curious if anyone has gotten off of Linsinopril and seen an increase...

Cbailey

•10 days ago

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Ckd 2 and Amlodipine

I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressure. I've read there have been some evidence of calcium blockers contributing to...

I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressur...

Live4Hope

•10 days ago

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Need reassurance for upcoming fistula surgery

Hi! I am in CKD stage 5 and my last GFR was 13. Other than anemia, which I’ve been getting EPO injections and IV Iron for the past 1.5 years, and metabolic...

Hi! I am in CKD stage 5 and my last GFR was 13. Other than anemia, which I’ve ...

Sapphire187

•11 days ago

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CKD 2 eating one preferred meal every 1-2 weeks.

Hi all. Some of you have read and shared your input on my last post "CKD 2 and relationship" and I cannot thank everyone enough for their time. My partner and...

Hi all. Some of you have read and shared your input on my last post "CKD 2 and r...

Live4Hope

•13 days ago

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creatinelevels

anyone have any advice on howto lower creatine levels any advice would be appreciated thank you

anyone have any advice on howto lower creatine levels any advice would be apprec...

Tulip1111

•14 days ago

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update on ozempic

i was prescribed ozempic 2 mg last week and noticing a pain in my left side.both pcp and nephro assured me it was ok to take.came across an article on my news...

i was prescribed ozempic 2 mg last week and noticing a pain in my left side.both...

S_dillow

•15 days ago

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Chemo effects

After 2 chemo sessions (for a tumour in the pharynx) my creatinine has gone to 1.48.Does chemo damage the kidneys or will this return to normal when it...

After 2 chemo sessions (for a tumour in the pharynx) my creatinine has gone to 1...

normanbyrott

•16 days ago

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Contrast for CT Scan

I have stage 3a CKD. I had a kidney removed in 2022 due to renal cell carcinoma. I am currently having scans every 6 months. I have asked for no contrast due...

I have stage 3a CKD. I had a kidney removed in 2022 due to renal cell carcinoma....

gsapple23

•16 days ago

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BP issues.

So I've been on this forum for approximately 2 years.When I was first diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease, my blood pressure had exceeded 179 /90; my eGFR...

So I've been on this forum for approximately 2 years.When I was first diagnosed ...

Dana66CKD

•16 days ago

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Everything tastes salty

I'm 3 years post transplant and never salt any food . I know salt is in lots of foods but lately I have felt nearly everything I eat is salty and wondering if...

I'm 3 years post transplant and never salt any food . I know salt is in lots of...

Runquik123

•16 days ago

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S.hould I be concerned about my renal panel?

My pcp sent me to a nephrologist based on blood work in January. The nephrologist did blood and urine testing and said that my phosphorus was high but my...

My pcp sent me to a nephrologist based on blood work in January. The nephrologi...

lndlou

•17 days ago

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CKD 2 and relationship

Hey all, this isn't entirely kidney related but I feel like I need some support from the group. My dog got cancer in October and passed away a few weeks ago....

Hey all, this isn't entirely kidney related but I feel like I need some support ...

Live4Hope

•18 days ago

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Klotho awakening kidney dropd

Does anyone know how I can order them???

Tvland1

•18 days ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2024

Restless legs...

Bicarb of soda

CKD 2 Progress

Doctors perform kidney transplant on awake patient

kidney complex cyst

eGFR 51 Creat 109 CK 624

Low egfr.

test results question

Ultrasound results question?

Minor repeated pain in both kidneys

Seeking Opportunities to Help Diabetic Patients

ECT for Depression when You Have Kidney Disease

my daughter

Post Kidney Transplant

Sudden diagnosis of CKD3 a few months following adrenalectomy

KLOTHO

Ckd with one kidney

CkD & Lisinopril

Ckd 2 and Amlodipine

Need reassurance for upcoming fistula surgery

CKD 2 eating one preferred meal every 1-2 weeks.

creatinelevels

update on ozempic

Chemo effects

Contrast for CT Scan

BP issues.

Everything tastes salty

S.hould I be concerned about my renal panel?

CKD 2 and relationship

Klotho awakening kidney dropd

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