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Blood test tomorrow

Hi all, my husband is 33 with CKD stage 3b with IGA nephropathy. He also has cysts on his kidney. As we near another blood test tomorrow my heart starts to...

Hi all, my husband is 33 with CKD stage 3b with IGA nephropathy. He also has cys...

rere96

•10 months ago

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Feel so tired from eating, not sure what I can eat

I was feeling fine until last month, so I went to check the creatinine number this month, it was 1.3 in last December (eGFR 61) but this month got up to 1.4...

I was feeling fine until last month, so I went to check the creatinine number th...

howietung

•10 months ago

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Kidney disease scare

Hi. Got a renal function test done a week ago. Blood and urine. All the results came out fine except for low calcium, 1.91mmol/l. Does this indicate kidney...

Hi. Got a renal function test done a week ago. Blood and urine. All the results ...

SurvivorA

•10 months ago

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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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months ago

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Low egfr.

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

JuroTai

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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 months 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 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2024

Blood test tomorrow

Feel so tired from eating, not sure what I can eat

Kidney disease scare

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

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?

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