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2nd Shingrix Vaccination

Was due to have my 2nd jab last week but the surgery cancelled due to staff sickness. Am booked in for Monday but feeling like I have a cold starting. Hence I...

Was due to have my 2nd jab last week but the surgery cancelled due to staff sick...

Daisyboodle

•1 month ago

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New here; drop in egfr

Hi, My name is Brian and I'm new here. I am a 55 year old male. I have had a very low level of protein in my urine since 2017. All bloodwork was normal,...

Hi, My name is Brian and I'm new here. I am a 55 year old male. I have had a ...

rooster287

•1 month ago

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CKD stage 5 or ESRD with a coronary artery stent 20 years ago , creatinine at 5 and egfr at 9 and 67 years old is dialysis good or bad forme

creatinine:5 Egfr : 9 Sodium : 125/meq/l Potassium : 3.7 /mmol/L

CKD5

•1 month ago

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Failed Fistula

Six weeks ago I had surgery to get a brachio-basilic fistula in my left arm. I went for my first post-op follow-up appointment yesterday. First they did an...

Six weeks ago I had surgery to get a brachio-basilic fistula in my left arm. I ...

Sapphire187

•1 month ago

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FSGS treatment?

Has anyone been diagnosed with FSGS and if so what were your treatment options? What meds did you take and what worked? Any side effects? I am new to this app...

Has anyone been diagnosed with FSGS and if so what were your treatment options? ...

amberb444

•1 month ago

1 Reply

Fever

I have stage 3a or 3b kidney disease. I didn't feel well 3 days ago and took a Covid test. Definitely positive. Now I have a fever up to 102.2 F. What can...

I have stage 3a or 3b kidney disease. I didn't feel well 3 days ago and took a ...

OldTownhammock

•1 month ago

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A confession

I have ADPKD and I'm a salt-aholic. I love salt! Cutting back is so hard. Everything tastes so bland without salt. I sometimes sneak salt when my husband isn't...

I have ADPKD and I'm a salt-aholic. I love salt! Cutting back is so hard. Everyt...

jflorax

•1 month ago

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Why is Kidney Disease not newsworthy?

This is my frustration. Kidney Disease doesn't appear to get the same media attention as other diseases. You really have to search to find anything written...

This is my frustration. Kidney Disease doesn't appear to get the same media atte...

jflorax

•1 month ago

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How much can creatinine fluctuate?

I’m still new to all of this I’ve only had 4 blood tests in total (all within the last few months) each one has shown a slightly lower egfr & higher creat....

I’m still new to all of this I’ve only had 4 blood tests in total (all within...

Meagain24

•1 month ago

1 Reply

FSGS - feeling alone and needing support or advice

Hi I am a 26 yr old female and I was diagnosed with SLE Lupus and FSGS a kidney disease at 18 in 2016. Recently diagnosed with Sjogren's... I took high doses...

Hi I am a 26 yr old female and I was diagnosed with SLE Lupus and FSGS a kidney ...

amberb444

•1 month ago

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New PCP

My previous PCP--not a nephrologist-- left her practice. I was with her for three years. I did not get the letter telling me she was leaving. I found out by...

My previous PCP--not a nephrologist-- left her practice. I was with her for thre...

bootsboots

•1 month ago

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Potassium 5.5

Hi, I'm a 75 year old man. Have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease. But to be honest, I feel lucky. Had surgery for PAD in...

Hi, I'm a 75 year old man. Have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, peripher...

Kidman

•1 month ago

12 Replies

Renal Awakening drops

INONTIVA Pharma Renal Awakening Drops. Fraud or real? I saw Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Andrew Weill in an ad saying it is a breakthrough in Kidney failure...

INONTIVA Pharma Renal Awakening Drops. Fraud or real? I saw Dr. Sanjay Gupta and...

Fraudseacher

•1 month ago

8 Replies

Kidney function

hi I am 82 years old with gfr of 15 and creatinine levels of 4. Is there any way of improving kidney function and avoid dialysis?

hi I am 82 years old with gfr of 15 and creatinine levels of 4. Is there any way...

Golgappalover

•1 month ago

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Night-time Tea

I struggle with insomnia and have tried a whole host of medications that help, but which cause side effects that I don't want to have. I found Sleepy Time Tea...

I struggle with insomnia and have tried a whole host of medications that help, b...

drmind

•1 month ago

15 Replies

Low Blood Sugar

Can anyone share their experience with low blood sugar and CKD.

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•1 month ago

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creatinine in old age--an interesting question

I am 76 year old Indian man with excellent health and no health issues like B.P, thyroid, Liver lssues, Diabetes etc.,No protein in urine. Even all my my...

I am 76 year old Indian man with excellent health and no health issues like B.P,...

vinadhun2

•1 month ago

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help me understand the significance of this pathology and blood tests

Hello, I had a radical left nephrectomy end of March this year. No complications. I had a letter which stated: “Pathology was graded as a T3a initially but...

Hello, I had a radical left nephrectomy end of March this year. No complicatio...

Teekay2

•1 month ago

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Steal syndrome

Hello hope everyone is well.Yesterday my mam had a scan and today she got the results to say she doesn't have much blood flow to her hand and told she has...

Hello hope everyone is well.Yesterday my mam had a scan and today she got the re...

Jk2023

•1 month ago

9 Replies

new experience

Most recent blood work indicates stage 3a CKD. Must admit I am a little fearful. My sister died at the age of 24 just weeks prior to my donating a kidney. I am...

Most recent blood work indicates stage 3a CKD. Must admit I am a little fearful....

Fatigued101

•1 month ago

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Creat normal & eGFR >60, but Cystanin C high??

Hello everyone, I received my latest blood test today. My creatinine is 0.80, my eGFR is >60 (my lab doesn't give me the exact number when it's higher than...

Hello everyone, I received my latest blood test today. My creatinine is 0.80, ...

MarieAnnie

•1 month ago

4 Replies

Blood Draw Day Yet Again

I feel so blessed that I found a forum where I can pour my heart and anxieties into and receive so much grace back. This road for me as a partner to a spouse...

I feel so blessed that I found a forum where I can pour my heart and anxieties i...

rere96

•1 month ago

10 Replies

stage 3 kidney disease

I am female age 70, non smoker, 3 beer a week, borderline chlorestrol no high blood pressure, need a bladder lift and just found out I have stage 3 kidney...

I am female age 70, non smoker, 3 beer a week, borderline chlorestrol no high bl...

Lovestofish

•2 months ago

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My journey

I'm 66. I started taking blood pressure pills at 40. Until 2 years ago I was very active even with the decline of my kidneys. I taught a high impact dance...

I'm 66. I started taking blood pressure pills at 40. Until 2 years ago I was ver...

TSBV

•2 months ago

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Nephrectomy with AKI & Dehydration

I’m a 54 year old male who had a radical nephrectomy in June and had my right kidney removed due to cancer. The good news is the cancer was contained to the...

I’m a 54 year old male who had a radical nephrectomy in June and had my right ki...

OriolesFan1

•2 months ago

2 Replies

just diagnose ckd 2

I'M 52 AND JUST DIAGNONE OF CKD 2. JUST 2 WEEK AGO WHEN I DIAGNOSE AND I'M VERY AFRAID AND CONFUSE WHAT TO DO. I'm SO AFRAID OF EATING ANY KIND OF MEAT EVEN...

I'M 52 AND JUST DIAGNONE OF CKD 2. JUST 2 WEEK AGO WHEN I DIAGNOSE AND I'M VERY ...

hi2316

•2 months ago

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high micro albumin levels

Diagnosed with stage 3a in 2021 now at 3b. Micro albumin at 5.9 grams saw dietician and brought it down to 2.9 grams. Last week 7/14/2024 went to nephrologist...

Diagnosed with stage 3a in 2021 now at 3b. Micro albumin at 5.9 grams saw dietic...

Prscu24

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Resveratrol

Have any of you any experience using Resveratrol? I am aware this has come up before but about three years ago. I am wondering is there any further experience...

Have any of you any experience using Resveratrol? I am aware this has come up be...

Pontios

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Expert Surgeon and Gastroenterologist

Dr. Jitendra Desai is a best surgeon and gastroenterologist with over five decades of experience. A pioneer in minimally invasive surgeries and endoscopy, he...

Dr. Jitendra Desai is a best surgeon and gastroenterologist with over five decad...

sun_moon123

•2 months ago

1 Reply

PKD belly

Kidney transplant in 2011 for polycystic kidney disease. I have developed pkd belly as my native have grown to the size of small footballs. I'm 78 so major...

Kidney transplant in 2011 for polycystic kidney disease. I have developed pkd be...

Harawi2x

•2 months ago

3 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2024

2nd Shingrix Vaccination

New here; drop in egfr

CKD stage 5 or ESRD with a coronary artery stent 20 years ago , creatinine at 5 and egfr at 9 and 67 years old is dialysis good or bad forme

Failed Fistula

FSGS treatment?

Fever

A confession

Why is Kidney Disease not newsworthy?

How much can creatinine fluctuate?

FSGS - feeling alone and needing support or advice

New PCP

Potassium 5.5

Renal Awakening drops

Kidney function

Night-time Tea

Low Blood Sugar

creatinine in old age--an interesting question

help me understand the significance of this pathology and blood tests

Steal syndrome

new experience

Creat normal & eGFR >60, but Cystanin C high??

Blood Draw Day Yet Again

stage 3 kidney disease

My journey

Nephrectomy with AKI & Dehydration

just diagnose ckd 2

high micro albumin levels

Resveratrol

Expert Surgeon and Gastroenterologist

PKD belly

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