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Hi all, I’m new to this group and getting my head around CKD. My levels have been between 58 and 69 for about the past year. My gp has been monitoring my...

Hi all, I’m new to this group and getting my head around CKD. My levels have b...

Kati66

•4 hours ago

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chronic kidney disease

I was diagnosed with stage 3 b about a year ago doctor told me to stop taking Tylenol I stopped taking Tylenol and started taking omega 369 all together went...

I was diagnosed with stage 3 b about a year ago doctor told me to stop taking Ty...

Polly711

•11 hours ago

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Weight Training with 3a kidney disease

Hi everyone! I’ve been on this site for a few weeks now and have found it incredibly helpful—thank you all for your support! If it wasn't for this group, I...

Hi everyone! I’ve been on this site for a few weeks now and have found it incred...

jnmurphy

•2 days ago

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6 New Year Resolutions for Kidney Health in 2025

Ready to make 2025 your healthiest year yet? Kick off the year by setting goals that support your kidneys and help you feel your best. Here are six simple...

Ready to make 2025 your healthiest year yet? Kick off the year by setting goals ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 days ago

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ckd stage 2 urine albumin creatine ratio how to reduce it

hi i am on ckd stage 2 please advice my how to reduce albumin creatine ratio right now , 3.4g i am taking rimprill 2.5mg please advice me thanks in advance

hi i am on ckd stage 2 please advice my how to reduce albumin creatine ratio rig...

Attari11

•2 days ago

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Recommendation for stage 4 kidney diet books

Hello everyone- I just found out that I’m stage 4, and need to really get a handle on my diet. There are a lot of choices for cookbooks out there, and was...

Hello everyone- I just found out that I’m stage 4, and need to really get a han...

Whitetail66

•4 days ago

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does anyone eat wholemeal seeded bread,

I like wholemeal seeded bread, is it safe to eat with proteinuria.

Radars

•4 days ago

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supplements for proteinuria

is there any kidney supplements worth taking.

Radars

•5 days ago

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higher potassium in early stages

been reading reports that higher potassium in early stages is beneficial anyone else know anything about this.

been reading reports that higher potassium in early stages is beneficial anyone ...

Radars

•5 days ago

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water or not for proteinuria

I have read that it's not good to drink water with proteinuria because it doesn't stop protein going into your urine and that it can make your kidneys worse,...

I have read that it's not good to drink water with proteinuria because it doesn'...

Radars

•6 days ago

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Kidney cure hype

What do you think of these si called treatments for ckd on face book and thenet

Feljon

•7 days ago

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FSGS - Genetic Qs

I suspect FSGS is genetic due to a parent having similar issues and having to have a transplant. Awaiting genetic results. I’m really worried my child will...

I suspect FSGS is genetic due to a parent having similar issues and having to ha...

Meagain24

•8 days ago

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Thanks for replies to Stage 5 Needs Safe Statin Recommendation

Thanks for all the replies. I wasn't asking for medical advice. Since there is so much debate about the safety of statins for those with CKD especially those...

Thanks for all the replies. I wasn't asking for medical advice. Since there is s...

FelineFandom146

•8 days ago

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Update 1.6.25. and still confused

Hello everybody. 63 year old. So..I just had a visit with the nephrologist to get the results of my lab work. I was referred to her back in December, bc...

Hello everybody. 63 year old. So..I just had a visit with the nephrologist t...

jawonion

•9 days ago

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why protein in urine sample

my egfr,1.73 square meters, result 101/mL/1.73m*2 why is my gfr ok but still have protein in my urine sample ,my serum creatinine level is below range 49umol...

my egfr,1.73 square meters, result 101/mL/1.73m*2 why is my gfr ok but still ha...

Radars

•9 days ago

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holidays and proteinuria ckd

do any people with proteinuria or ckd go on holiday at all if so how do you manage regarding diet or do you just eat what you want.

do any people with proteinuria or ckd go on holiday at all if so how do you mana...

Radars

•9 days ago

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Diagnosed with CKD stage 3a

Hi all, I have never posted on here before, just been reading other posts and reading up. So I am looking for advice please. I was informed by my doctor on...

Hi all, I have never posted on here before, just been reading other posts and re...

Har40

•9 days ago

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HAS ANY OF YOU PEOPLE TAKEN INVONTIVA?

HAS ANY OF YOU PEOPLE TAKEN INVONTIVA? IT KEEPS POPING UP OF FACEBOOK. I AM VERY SKEPTIABLE . HOWEVER I FOUND OUT ABOUT FARXIGA THE SAME WAY. I HAD TO ASK FOR...

HAS ANY OF YOU PEOPLE TAKEN INVONTIVA? IT KEEPS POPING UP OF FACEBOOK. I AM VERY...

pigeonman

•10 days ago

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When is farxiga used?

I just had nephrectomy and now have an egfr between 49 and 54. I was just told preop that remaining kidney would compensate but not told it frequently didn’t...

I just had nephrectomy and now have an egfr between 49 and 54. I was just told ...

Kusama

•10 days ago

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I Need a New Drug

Isn’t that an 80s song? Hmm. Having some issues from bp meds. I don’t know enough about them. I’m on Candesartan 32mg 1xDay; Metoprolol 200mg XL 2XDay; it’s...

Isn’t that an 80s song? Hmm. Having some issues from bp meds. I don’t know eno...

CatOnACloud

•10 days ago

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decaff tea

does anyone know if it's safe to drink decaff tea.

Radars

•10 days ago

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Can anyone provide feedback on a Kidney Disease gift guide?

Hi all, I’ve been working on putting together a comprehensive gift guide specifically for people with Kidney Disease:...

Hi all, I’ve been working on putting together a comprehensive gift guide speci...

SpryGuy

•11 days ago

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Stage 5 Needs Safe Statin Recommendation

Hello all! I'm a stage 5 CKD Patient. Yes, Kidney Failure without dialysis or transplant, yet. My cholesterol and Triglycerides are super high! My PCP will...

Hello all! I'm a stage 5 CKD Patient. Yes, Kidney Failure without dialysis or t...

FelineFandom146

•12 days ago

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chronic Kidney failure 4 smoking

hi everyone I am new here. My fiancé has chronic kidney failure 4 and he smokes cigarettes all day long and drinks alcohol all day. I know he is so scared of...

hi everyone I am new here. My fiancé has chronic kidney failure 4 and he smokes ...

Allaison0866

•12 days ago

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food when out and about.

I have read a lot regarding what do people eat when out and about, what with all the foods you have to cut out,and salt potassium, phosphorus, I will find it...

I have read a lot regarding what do people eat when out and about, what with all...

Radars

•12 days ago

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eFGR dropped 33 points last year (13 points just last month), how concerning/unusual is this?

My eGFR was 88 in last January and showed a steady decline to 68 at the beginning of December, then jumped to 55 at the end of December. I read that "rapid...

My eGFR was 88 in last January and showed a steady decline to 68 at the beginnin...

PurpleJellyfish

•12 days ago

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Hello

I was diagnosed with CKD at my "Welcome to Medicare" visit. I was devastated and devoured what I could from the internet since my doctor had little...

I was diagnosed with CKD at my "Welcome to Medicare" visit. I was devastated and...

sourdougher

•13 days ago

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Stage 5 Kidney Disease

Hi, I am new to this community. I am in my 50s, based in California. I have been living with my chronic kidney condition for over 15 years. Although I am...

Hi, I am new to this community. I am in my 50s, based in California. I have been...

Needkidney24

•13 days ago

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Webinar: Understanding Living Donation

Happy New Year! Sharing this flyer for an upcoming webinar on living donation and kidney paired donor transplants.

Happy New Year! Sharing this flyer for an upcoming webinar on living donation an...

Tupelohoney25

•14 days ago

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Kidney guard suggestions for sports?

Hi everyone, I received a kidney transplant May 2024, and I’m thankfully doing well enough that I’ve been cleared by my doctor to snowboard this season! They...

Hi everyone, I received a kidney transplant May 2024, and I’m thankfully doing w...

Musical_Lover

•14 days ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for January 2025

New Member

chronic kidney disease

Weight Training with 3a kidney disease

6 New Year Resolutions for Kidney Health in 2025

ckd stage 2 urine albumin creatine ratio how to reduce it

Recommendation for stage 4 kidney diet books

does anyone eat wholemeal seeded bread,

supplements for proteinuria

higher potassium in early stages

water or not for proteinuria

Kidney cure hype

FSGS - Genetic Qs

Thanks for replies to Stage 5 Needs Safe Statin Recommendation

Update 1.6.25. and still confused

why protein in urine sample

holidays and proteinuria ckd

Diagnosed with CKD stage 3a

HAS ANY OF YOU PEOPLE TAKEN INVONTIVA?

When is farxiga used?

I Need a New Drug

decaff tea

Can anyone provide feedback on a Kidney Disease gift guide?

Stage 5 Needs Safe Statin Recommendation

chronic Kidney failure 4 smoking

food when out and about.

eFGR dropped 33 points last year (13 points just last month), how concerning/unusual is this?

Hello

Stage 5 Kidney Disease

Webinar: Understanding Living Donation

Kidney guard suggestions for sports?

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