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Ckd 2 at 27, GFR 74-79 and Farxiga question

I met with my Nephrologist and asked him about some of the new class medication that is out which has supposedly shown 40-50% success in managing CKD. He told...

I met with my Nephrologist and asked him about some of the new class medication ...

Live4Hope

•2 months ago

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Kidney donor from the UK

Hi - I'm a Brit living in NYC with stage 5 kidney disease. My brother, who lives in the UK will hopefully be my donor. We are running into challenges re...

Hi - I'm a Brit living in NYC with stage 5 kidney disease. My brother, who live...

Leedsunitedfan

•2 months ago

1 Reply

High Creatinine

My creatinine has gone to 1.34mg/dL and egfr is 56. Is it alarming ?

Gladder

•2 months ago

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Blood pressure

I went to my cardiologist who changed my meds from metotoporol succinate 100mg weaning off to 5mg Ampolodine which is going to 10mg and completely off...

I went to my cardiologist who changed my meds from metotoporol succinate 100mg w...

Hidden

•2 months ago

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what does chronic kidney disease mean if you are in 3b? I inherited this disease from my mother’s mother.

I am a senior citizen who likes to write mysteries. I am lucky enough to be a snowbird who stays in Florida in the winter.

I am a senior citizen who likes to write mysteries. I am lucky enough to be a sn...

Tchspech

•2 months ago

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Bayer 81 Aspirin is it bad for the kidneys

Bayer 81 aspirin is it bad for the kidneys

Hidden

•2 months ago

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kidney disease stages and their meaning

Inherited kidney disease from mother’s mother. Have been told I have chronic kidney disease 3B. What does that mean.

Inherited kidney disease from mother’s mother. Have been told I have chronic kid...

Tchspech

•2 months ago

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New diagnosis

Hello I’m new. I was just diagnosed this morning with Stage 3b CKD. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around it. My creatinine has been coming back...

Hello I’m new. I was just diagnosed this morning with Stage 3b CKD. I’m having a...

UnicornGrandma

•2 months ago

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dry mouth

does anyone with stage 3 ckd experience severe dry mouth?

Winnie17

•2 months ago

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Time for diaylis

Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I was on here, mainly because although my kidneys have been declining, the rest of my bloodwork has been fairly...

Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I was on here, mainly because althoug...

Charl13

•2 months ago

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Trouble Keeping Calorie Count Up

I was diagnosed with CDK III about two weeks ago, I wonder what happened to 1 and 2. I haven't been able to see a dietitian yet and won't until the 28th of...

I was diagnosed with CDK III about two weeks ago, I wonder what happened to 1 an...

JimboM

•2 months ago

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Does anyone have CKD with no proteinuria ?

I am a 39-year-old male with stage 3a CKD and no proteinuria. I just can't wrap my head around this. I thought you got proteinuria when your kidneys are...

I am a 39-year-old male with stage 3a CKD and no proteinuria. I just can't wrap ...

howietung

•2 months ago

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Doctor doesn't seem to know if I have a problem

My nurse practitioner that I see as my primary doctor has told me multiple times that I do not have kidney problems. However, today she said she will not...

My nurse practitioner that I see as my primary doctor has told me multiple times...

haynewp

•2 months ago

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empagliflozin

I’ve just been put on this drug by my doctor who said it was recently approved by nice for slowing down kidney progression and improving heart help. Does...

I’ve just been put on this drug by my doctor who said it was recently approved b...

Gorsemoor

•2 months ago

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Hello, I'm new.

I had a surprise text in March saying that ckd stage 3a was found in 2019 in a blood test I requested for something else. No further action was recorded so I...

I had a surprise text in March saying that ckd stage 3a was found in 2019 in a b...

Tattypot

•2 months ago

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GFR dropped from 109 to 78 within a year

So I recently had a painful episode of gross hematuria and was treated by a healthcare provider. I was given a Rocephin shot and an oral antibiotic. I followed...

So I recently had a painful episode of gross hematuria and was treated by a heal...

Corgimom24

•2 months ago

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8 month period large drop in eGFR !😢😢

Drop in eGFR from 78 in Nov 2023 to now 53 ( normal value in Australia > 89. Huge drop. GP ordered renal US yesterday. This is a massive drop & looks like I...

Drop in eGFR from 78 in Nov 2023 to now 53 ( normal value in Australia > 89. Hug...

Cocodaisey

•2 months ago

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Test results

Just got my test results back.Have dropped to stage 5.EGFR is 15.Creatinne is 4.31

Just got my test results back.Have dropped to stage 5.EGFR is 15.Creatinne is 4....

viamar1

•2 months ago

7 Replies

Fad Diets Versus Prescribed Diets for Kidney Disease

Juice detoxes, intermittent fasting, and the cabbage soup diet: What do these have in common? They're all fad diets. What is a fad diet, and should people with...

Juice detoxes, intermittent fasting, and the cabbage soup diet: What do these ha...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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A bit of an update...

It has been a while since I posted in this group about my having hematuria in my urine. I have had many tests done and no doctor has told me what is causing...

It has been a while since I posted in this group about my having hematuria in my...

Chilly59

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Covid and pavlovid

I tested positive for Covid today after taking my grandkids to the fair on Friday. I just saw that CKD patients should take 2 pills of Pavlovid a day instead...

I tested positive for Covid today after taking my grandkids to the fair on Frida...

WildIris

•2 months ago

14 Replies

Irregular bp. Smaller kidney

I am 18, male. I don't take meds, drugs, substance, caffeine, alcohol and currently relaxed since Im on vacation. I eat well and stay hydrated and make sure...

I am 18, male. I don't take meds, drugs, substance, caffeine, alcohol and curre...

Weirdperson

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Does this make sense?

My husband had an episode of going stiff and unconscious the other day. He's in the hospital and Drs. haven't explained to me what happened. Does this sound...

My husband had an episode of going stiff and unconscious the other day. He's in ...

WorriedInKS

•2 months ago

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62-year-old female with GFR drop from 91 to 46 in a year.

Hi all. I am a little complicated medically as I also have CML leukemia that has been stable for 7 years. I am also full of OA in my hands, spine, shoulders,...

Hi all. I am a little complicated medically as I also have CML leukemia that ha...

BassettMoms

•2 months ago

11 Replies

Lower eGFR

Hi All,My GP has just informed me that my eGFR has gone from 82 to 60. She asked me if I have had a urine infection or taken any Ibuprofen. I said no to both....

Hi All,My GP has just informed me that my eGFR has gone from 82 to 60. She asked...

Alala958

•2 months ago

11 Replies

Kidney Transplant

Hi everyone… I’m 36 years old male from Australia and have kidney failure last month. I’m currently on dialysis. The average wait time for kidney transplant in...

Hi everyone… I’m 36 years old male from Australia and have kidney failure last m...

K4kamran

•2 months ago

8 Replies

Dialysis the only Option??

My husband had emergency surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm which lasted well over 9 hours, as a result the blood flow to the kidneys was tied off and they...

My husband had emergency surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm which lasted well ...

skmartin511

•2 months ago

8 Replies

chronic kidney disease stage 3 b

does any one eat beans at this stage

Tulip1111

•2 months ago

5 Replies

Burning of feet sole

I have terrible burning of feet sole which keep me restless during the day and night, i feel needles in my feet sole, what could be the reason? I am ckd 2...

I have terrible burning of feet sole which keep me restless during the day and n...

Viky45

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for August 2024

Ckd 2 at 27, GFR 74-79 and Farxiga question

Kidney donor from the UK

High Creatinine

Blood pressure

what does chronic kidney disease mean if you are in 3b? I inherited this disease from my mother’s mother.

Bayer 81 Aspirin is it bad for the kidneys

kidney disease stages and their meaning

New diagnosis

dry mouth

Time for diaylis

Trouble Keeping Calorie Count Up

Does anyone have CKD with no proteinuria ?

Doctor doesn't seem to know if I have a problem

empagliflozin

Hello, I'm new.

GFR dropped from 109 to 78 within a year

8 month period large drop in eGFR !😢😢

Test results

Fad Diets Versus Prescribed Diets for Kidney Disease

A bit of an update...

Covid and pavlovid

Irregular bp. Smaller kidney

Does this make sense?

62-year-old female with GFR drop from 91 to 46 in a year.

Lower eGFR

Kidney Transplant

Dialysis the only Option??

chronic kidney disease stage 3 b

Burning of feet sole

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