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CKD stage 4 but no proteinuria

I was diagnosed 8 years ago when my egfr dipped just below 60. It has been a steady, slow decline to where I am at now with an egfr of 27. My nephrologists,...

I was diagnosed 8 years ago when my egfr dipped just below 60. It has been a st...

snapqueen

•2 months ago

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eGFR - different calculations, different results

I'm sure the old lags here know all about this and doubtless there is data about it kicking around, but it might help some newbies wondering about their...

I'm sure the old lags here know all about this and doubtless there is data about...

Transalp

•2 months ago

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Really concerned about kidneys

My GFR went from 54 To 46 In just 6 months. 8 points is significant in that time frame. At the Same time my TSH is very high at 9.2. (Range 0.450 to 4.50)...

My GFR went from 54 To 46 In just 6 months. 8 points is significant in that tim...

Evelyn22

•2 months ago

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Hi, I'm 63, Creatinine 1.11, eGFR 55, BUN /Creatinine 6. No high blood pressure or diabetes. As of October 15th 2024. I found this out when I went for a...

Hi, I'm 63, Creatinine 1.11, eGFR 55, BUN /Creatinine 6. No high blood pressu...

jawonion

•2 months ago

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Farxiga and Scheduled Angiogram w/stents

I have an angiogram with stents scheduled for Dec. 12th. I need to come off Farxiga for a couple of days before the procedure. Farxiga has done wonders to...

I have an angiogram with stents scheduled for Dec. 12th. I need to come off Far...

GoldenBailey

•2 months ago

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Kidney Disease stage 3a

I had surgery on September 20, 2022, to remove my right kidney because of cancer. I was blessed because the cancer was confined inside of the kidney. I had to...

I had surgery on September 20, 2022, to remove my right kidney because of cancer...

gsapple23

•2 months ago

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Managing meds

Hi guys I'm a teenager living with kidney disease I am really struggling to keep up with my medication especially as I'm in college now so i just qanted to ask...

Hi guys I'm a teenager living with kidney disease I am really struggling to keep...

Sa08x

•2 months ago

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5 Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Will Love

Find tasty, kidney-friendly Thanksgiving recipes perfect for managing kidney health. Learn more:...

Find tasty, kidney-friendly Thanksgiving recipes perfect for managing kidney hea...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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Citracal Vitamin Supplemnet

Has anyone had any success controlling Proteinuria by using a calcium supplement such as Citracal?

Has anyone had any success controlling Proteinuria by using a calcium supplement...

pmcniff

•2 months ago

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Previously raised acr

hi,I am new on here hope you can help, I have got locally advanced prostate cancer finished treatment rt/ht in 2016,but my testosterone has never recovered and...

hi,I am new on here hope you can help, I have got locally advanced prostate canc...

Radars

•2 months ago

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what are the side effects of farixga?

i just got pulled off of jardience due to constant yeast infections and i was wondering if they put me on it what were the side effects?

i just got pulled off of jardience due to constant yeast infections and i was w...

S_dillow

•2 months ago

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Glaucoma eye drops and CKD

Has anyone here got kidney disease and taking glaucoma eye drops? If so, have you any advice as to which eye drops least affect kidney function. Or what the...

Has anyone here got kidney disease and taking glaucoma eye drops? If so, have yo...

SteveBass

•2 months ago

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Pregnant with girl who will have X linked alports

Hi Not sure who will read this or why I'm posting but struggling with what to do regarding my results on my pregnancy Long story short my husband has X linked...

Hi Not sure who will read this or why I'm posting but struggling with what to do...

pinkcavalier210

•2 months ago

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Shockingly Good News Today

At the kidney doc last week, he wanted to repeat my renal labs because the ones I had taken on November 1st were terrible (hemolyzed). Today I got the results,...

At the kidney doc last week, he wanted to repeat my renal labs because the ones ...

RVerJ

•2 months ago

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Dental issues and CKD

Information on Dental Disease and CKD. I had gingivitis and cavities, and are both under control. Here is a link to NKF article on dental problems and...

Information on Dental Disease and CKD. I had gingivitis and cavities, and are ...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•2 months ago

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Test results show:

Creatinine at 1.06 EGFR at 57 MCHC at 31.4 Surgery for a large hiatal hernia is scheduled for Wednesday the 20th, is there any reason these tests will...

Creatinine at 1.06 EGFR at 57 MCHC at 31.4 Surgery for a large hiatal herni...

Gramofmany

•2 months ago

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Question about supplements

I've taken a variety of supplements my whole adult life. For medications, I take Xarelto for a blood clotting disorder (Leiden V) and a statin for cholesterol....

I've taken a variety of supplements my whole adult life. For medications, I take...

RVerJ

•2 months ago

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Drs!!!

Please can someone advise me. Noticed I have Stage 3a kidney disease by looking at my records. I now itch, have a lot of cramp, tiredness, shortness of...

Please can someone advise me. Noticed I have Stage 3a kidney disease by looking ...

Hylda2

•2 months ago

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New AV Fistulsa

Hi all I just had surgery today for an av fistula placement. Happy to say all went well, no pain meds were needed. It is very black and blue with some swelling...

Hi all I just had surgery today for an av fistula placement. Happy to say all we...

allene7

•2 months ago

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Normal range for egfr

What is the normal range for a woman who is 56 years old?The result is here : is it normal? eGFR MDRD 77.27 eGFR CKD-EPI 116.14

What is the normal range for a woman who is 56 years old?The result is here : is...

lbadbunnyy

•2 months ago

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Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences

Kidney disease affects 1 in 7 adults. Learn the stages, signs, and tests to detect kidney issues early and protect your health with this guide. Learn more:...

Kidney disease affects 1 in 7 adults. Learn the stages, signs, and tests to dete...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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MRI with contrast dilemma

I have an order for MRI. Contrast medium used is Gadolynium. Reading on NIH states low risk of adverse effects in patients (1%), vs iodinated contrast used...

I have an order for MRI. Contrast medium used is Gadolynium. Reading on NIH stat...

Dana66CKD

•2 months ago

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eGFR questions

I’m 63 female. I recently had blood work done with a eGFR of 56. Everything else was normal except creatinine of 1.11 ( lab normal was .05 - 1.05) and...

I’m 63 female. I recently had blood work done with a eGFR of 56. Everything else...

YetiBlue

•2 months ago

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Sleeping tablets

Has anyone had to take sleeping tablets due to anxiety? If so, which ones worked for you and how kidney friendly are they? I've read melatonin is pretty safe...

Has anyone had to take sleeping tablets due to anxiety? If so, which ones worked...

SteveBass

•2 months ago

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CKD diet

I’ve heard different things about CKD diets. Some say don’t eat animal products, others say don’t eat much protein. Does anyone have any links to reliable...

I’ve heard different things about CKD diets. Some say don’t eat animal products,...

Coasties

•2 months ago

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WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND CKD

I am 86. Gefr low 30s to low 40s for 2 years since diagnosed. I have a good Nephrologist and Primary. I am about 40 lbs overweight. I avoid red meat and...

I am 86. Gefr low 30s to low 40s for 2 years since diagnosed. I have a good Ne...

Honeylover

•2 months ago

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I have ckd and I’m scared to death.

I was not aware of this condition in myself until it was in stage 4. I’m so angry that I was not told but part of me is also grateful. Something I really was...

I was not aware of this condition in myself until it was in stage 4. I’m so ang...

Darcornwel

•2 months ago

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I'm getting a mri lower and upper spine with/without contrast my will this affect my kidneys of 71?

I have pain in my head or pressure and my neurogist think it's my nerves. my last blood test shows egfr is 71 this month. I was wondering if with contrast...

I have pain in my head or pressure and my neurogist think it's my nerves. my la...

neidrum

•2 months ago

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Bonjour

J' ai une bonne nouvelle à vous donner, pour mon mari et qui nous fait plaisir aussi, suite au nouveau traitement avec le forxiga 10mg plus le lisinopril 5mg,...

J' ai une bonne nouvelle à vous donner, pour mon mari et qui nous fait plaisir a...

Skip56

•2 months ago

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New Here - Hi from Arizona

I'm a 77 year old woman who had a big surprise in March of 2023 when I learned my eGFR had dropped from 73 to 61 over a year's time. No family history. My GP...

I'm a 77 year old woman who had a big surprise in March of 2023 when I learned m...

RVerJ

•2 months ago

11 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for November 2024

CKD stage 4 but no proteinuria

eGFR - different calculations, different results

Really concerned about kidneys

Newbie

Farxiga and Scheduled Angiogram w/stents

Kidney Disease stage 3a

Managing meds

5 Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Will Love

Citracal Vitamin Supplemnet

Previously raised acr

what are the side effects of farixga?

Glaucoma eye drops and CKD

Pregnant with girl who will have X linked alports

Shockingly Good News Today

Dental issues and CKD

Test results show:

Question about supplements

Drs!!!

New AV Fistulsa

Normal range for egfr

Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences

MRI with contrast dilemma

eGFR questions

Sleeping tablets

CKD diet

WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND CKD

I have ckd and I’m scared to death.

I'm getting a mri lower and upper spine with/without contrast my will this affect my kidneys of 71?

Bonjour

New Here - Hi from Arizona

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