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Extreme sleepiness

Hello, this is my 1st time posting. I have Type 1 diabetes as well as CKD, Stage 3b. I'm 72 y.o., with a gfr of 44 (as of 6/13/24 -- it decreased from 79 the...

Hello, this is my 1st time posting. I have Type 1 diabetes as well as CKD, Stage...

swingdancer

•6 months ago

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A question on fistulas

I'm scheduled to get my fistula at the end of August. I know it is painful and you can't use your arm for a bit. But, how easy/hard is it to get dressed,...

I'm scheduled to get my fistula at the end of August. I know it is painful and...

jodaer

•6 months ago

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jardience

i was diagnosed with restrictive lung disease and put on jardience .i heard it helped kidneys.anyone else know about jardiance?

i was diagnosed with restrictive lung disease and put on jardience .i heard it...

S_dillow

•6 months ago

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Confused

hi I’m 62years of age I have kidney disease.Stage four severe having one kidney. Can someone explain what this really means.

hi I’m 62years of age I have kidney disease.Stage four severe having one kidney....

Haze553

•6 months ago

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Vitamin supplements do they work

Just thinking about taking extra vitamins I have stage 4 (27) and was wondering if anyone takes something for their kidneys that help out with the...

Just thinking about taking extra vitamins I have stage 4 (27) and was wonderin...

buick6

•6 months ago

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Ckd 2 27 but very active

Question for you all. So, overall my nephrologist says my kidneys are normal structurally and the protein in my urine at its highest was 61, went to 18, and...

Question for you all. So, overall my nephrologist says my kidneys are normal str...

Live4Hope

•6 months ago

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Aphasia

Is there a link between kidney failure and aphasia?

maven123

•6 months ago

1 Reply

does anyone know how to locate a plant based RD specializing in PKD?

I've had CKD PKD diagnosed finally in 2003. I was steady for seventeen years until my PCP put me on a triple group of meds to treat a UTI, which caused my eGFR...

I've had CKD PKD diagnosed finally in 2003. I was steady for seventeen years unt...

FelineFandom146

•6 months ago

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echogenic kidney results

just had an ultrasound and was told my kidneys were echogenic. have not yet heard officially from the doctor. Does anyone have more information you can share?...

just had an ultrasound and was told my kidneys were echogenic. have not yet hea...

GFR48

•6 months ago

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Chronic UTI's

Have had UTI once a year for past 4 years. At stage 2 ckd from acute injury. I know antibiotics are hard on kidneys, so trying to figure out what has worked...

Have had UTI once a year for past 4 years. At stage 2 ckd from acute injury. I ...

Dana66CKD

•6 months ago

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Low egfr

I am 72 with stage 4 ckd. My egfr is 29 and i am diabetic. I am on brenzavvy and low dose blood pressure med. I work out and feel good... a little tired at...

I am 72 with stage 4 ckd. My egfr is 29 and i am diabetic. I am on brenzavvy an...

PaulJay1

•6 months ago

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Hi stage 5 CKD with creatinine at 3.48 and egfr at 13.38 how much time I have left ?

Hi stage 5 CKD with creatinine at 3.48 and egfr at 13.38 how much time I have left without dialysis and transplant ? Only on medical management

Hi stage 5 CKD with creatinine at 3.48 and egfr at 13.38 how much time I have le...

CKD5

•6 months ago

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A little kidney help!

Hi All 👋 I’ve recently found out my Gfr is 40 , dropped 16 points since this time last year . (I’m 42 ) However it took my doctors a year to realise my...

Hi All 👋 I’ve recently found out my Gfr is 40 , dropped 16 points since this t...

Itslifenads

•6 months ago

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Sudden drop in gfr

My creatinine was 1.14 and gfr was 87, 3 months ago but Dr prescribed me enalapril 20 mg for 1+ proteinurea, but after taking medicine for three months my...

My creatinine was 1.14 and gfr was 87, 3 months ago but Dr prescribed me enalapr...

Viky45

•6 months ago

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Increase in creatinine and drop gfr

My creatinine was 1.14 and gfr was 87, 3 months age but Dr prescribed me enalapril 20 mg for 1+ proteinurea, but after taking medicine for three months my...

My creatinine was 1.14 and gfr was 87, 3 months age but Dr prescribed me enalapr...

Viky45

•6 months ago

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Bun Level

Just wondering if anybody else knows their BUN level.Mine is 41

viamar1

•6 months ago

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stage 4

hi I would like to introduce myself . I am posting for my husband who just went into stage 4 egfr of 29 after a severe UTI. He sees his kidney dr every 3...

hi I would like to introduce myself . I am posting for my husband who just went ...

Maysie2

•6 months ago

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farxiga OR ozempic

I'M CURRENTLY TAKING FARXIGA & OZEMPIC. NO PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR THE COST. I'M GOING TO HAVE TO GIVE UP 1. MY QUESTION IS WHICH ONE? WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE...

I'M CURRENTLY TAKING FARXIGA & OZEMPIC. NO PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR THE COST. I'M GOIN...

pigeonman

•6 months ago

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Overworked kidneys

Hi, I am confused about something. I thought you were supposed to drin a lot of water when you have kidney disease. My doctor told me I am overworking my...

Hi, I am confused about something. I thought you were supposed to drin a lot of ...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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CkD 2 27 update

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of me so far. I saw a Nephrologist and he said looking at my numbers he isn't sure why there is a mild impairment...

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of me so far. I saw a Nephrologist...

Live4Hope

•6 months ago

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itchy head

i have stage 3A kidney disease and my scalp has been very itchy and gave i dominos (wake up every 2-3 hrs but go right back to sleep) as u get a total of...

i have stage 3A kidney disease and my scalp has been very itchy and gave i domi...

Bruisegirl69

•6 months ago

14 Replies

Introducing myself

Hi, wanted to introduce myself. I have CKD stage 2 due to post-infection inflammation. Looking to stay healthy and live a long and healthy life. Hope to...

Hi, wanted to introduce myself. I have CKD stage 2 due to post-infection inflamm...

edm101

•6 months ago

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Anesthesia Q

I will be needing anesthesia for 2 upcoming surgeries. I have read that anesthesia can harm the kidneys. I was wondering if anyone knows if one type of...

I will be needing anesthesia for 2 upcoming surgeries. I have read that anesthes...

Merny5

•6 months ago

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prolonged QTinterval diagnosis

i have a new diagnosis of prolonged qt interval and was wondering if anyone has this or heard about it?

i have a new diagnosis of prolonged qt interval and was wondering if anyone has ...

S_dillow

•6 months ago

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Need advice about fistula please

Hello! I had my first surgery for a fistula yesterday. Surgeon connected my brachial artery to my basilic vein at the elbow. I had a nerve block in my arm...

Hello! I had my first surgery for a fistula yesterday. Surgeon connected my ...

Sapphire187

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Is Mariuana harmful to kidney disease

Mariwana

72nz

•6 months ago

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New to group

Hi.I was told I had stage 4 CKD 3 years ago.My function is at 17.Will go next week for more blood work.Then have to get the access port put in.They are also...

Hi.I was told I had stage 4 CKD 3 years ago.My function is at 17.Will go next we...

viamar1

•6 months ago

30 Replies

sore area near right kidney

I’ve recently had a UTI and whilst seeing gp about this I thought I would mention to the gp something that was concerning me but that I hadn’t approached the...

I’ve recently had a UTI and whilst seeing gp about this I thought I would mentio...

Lara1244

•6 months ago

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Is anyone aware of this research

I was doing an on-line search about medical advances in ckd, and happened upon this article:...

I was doing an on-line search about medical advances in ckd, and happened upon t...

Tuffcookie71

•6 months ago

3 Replies

Asking further questions

I posted on here 3 months ago as I had concerns about kidney disease. I had some lovely helpful replies and was grateful back then. I have recently had...

I posted on here 3 months ago as I had concerns about kidney disease. I had som...

eaggirl1856

•6 months ago

10 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for July 2024

Extreme sleepiness

A question on fistulas

jardience

Confused

Vitamin supplements do they work

Ckd 2 27 but very active

Aphasia

does anyone know how to locate a plant based RD specializing in PKD?

echogenic kidney results

Chronic UTI's

Low egfr

Hi stage 5 CKD with creatinine at 3.48 and egfr at 13.38 how much time I have left ?

A little kidney help!

Sudden drop in gfr

Increase in creatinine and drop gfr

Bun Level

stage 4

farxiga OR ozempic

Overworked kidneys

CkD 2 27 update

itchy head

Introducing myself

Anesthesia Q

prolonged QTinterval diagnosis

Need advice about fistula please

Is Mariuana harmful to kidney disease

New to group

sore area near right kidney

Is anyone aware of this research

Asking further questions

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