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GFR Below 60

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I am 72 years old and have been taking Apixaban fo...
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Maybe bladder along with kidney

Since I've been on here, I've spent all this time chasing answers so I would hav...

Kidney function

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

Possible early Kidney Disease?

My husband has secondary, treatment resistant, hypertension and I was looking in...
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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 ...
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CKD treatment through Natural ways

As my husband has stage 4 CKD, in India there are several Ayurvedic centres whic...

CKD 2 at 27- question on proactive approach and other people's experiences

Hi there! This group has helped me a lot mentally and given me confidence. I've ...
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Phosphate binder, not so good

my boyfriend was diagnosed with kidney failure in August 2019 and since he got i...

Have dropped from CKD stage 2 to Level 3 A. Would love any advice?

Hi. I am a 49 year old woman and have CKD all of my life. I was born with duplex...
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Anybody use CBD cream for arthritis?

CBD cream question. I was pretty surprised when the hand surgeon I saw yesterday...

If you still peeing, kidneys are working

my boyfriend was on dialysis for 4 years and the doctor working there maybe assi...

GP not worried about my drop in egfr?

Hello. Me again. Thanks for all of your replies last time I posted. I just had a...
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New PCP

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

I met with the vascular surgeon today to discuss getting a fistula. He said the...
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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 ...
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Questions to ask at first nephrology appointment

I am 51 years old and recently diagnosed stage three CKD. I have an appointment...
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jardience side effect?

i started on 10 mg of jardiance and 40 of lipitor last month and have noticed an...
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1+ proteinurea

I have 1+ proteinurea since last two months nothing is working for me i am much ...
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weight loss due to CKD

My husband has lost tremendous weight and the doctors say its due to CKD. His ha...
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Night-time Tea

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

Hi I was diagnosed with CKD. I was not put on a diet but I have been exercising ...
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Kidney Coach / kidney solution

Has anyone tried medicines from Kidney coach or kidney solutions for CKD. They h...
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A confession

I have ADPKD and I'm a salt-aholic. I love salt! Cutting back is so hard. Everyt...
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Potassium 5.5

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

Can anyone share their experience with low blood sugar and CKD.
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2nd Shingrix Vaccination

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

Hi Please help or advice thanks, I had a Kidney Transplant from m...
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Dry cough side effect of Losartan?

I have been at stage 4 for 18 years and as my consultant says ‘remarkably stable...
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stage 3 kidney disease

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