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Some time ago, just over 2 years now I had to go into hospital for just a day with a breathing problem and whilst there I had several blood tests. I was...

In the three years I've participated here I see many posts from new folks that do not include their age. Those of us with diagnosed CKD pipe up and offer...

I am a social worker who has spent the majority of my professional career advocating for the welfare of military veterans. I thought with 20 years of working...

Are there any meds for overactive bladder problems that are safe for kidney patients? Any information would be appreciated

Here's a question that has been bothering me for a bit. Let's say I persevere and make it all the way to getting a transplant, and I'm getting along with it...

Has anyone heard of this project? https://pharm.ucsf.edu/kidney/device I would definitely sign up for this.

Hi fellow kidney-warriors. I was diagnosed at the end of last year but have probably had kidney disease for a year or two more. My last eGFR was 46 back in...

I have recently put in this feed about feeling so tired no matter what I do. Exercise eat well etc. I get a B-12 shot weekly. On my last lab report my B-12...

I stopped eating sweets, and it has helped me improve my Stage # 3 to Stage 2. Now, I want to get to Stage 1, and then I will have no kidney issues at all. I...

Anyone have these diagnoses? I thought was managing ckd stage II okay, but with Sjogren's flare up recently, the HTN episodes have begun again. Was doing okay...

How much a 35 years old can live with egfr 60 and no proteinurea?

Approximately 3 years ago, my labs revealed I was 3b. My physician told me this, said I had kidney problems. It was not explained to me what this meant. I...

I have started to get Kidney Pain shortly after eating and drinking. Anybody experience this ? Many Thanks Dovaston

hello, I am scheduled to get a colonoscopy this week. I picked up the prep solution from the pharmacy and began to read about it on the internet. I’m afraid...

My son is 25 and has endstage renal disease. He is on dialysis and preparing to learn more about a transplant. He is off our insurance in a few months and has...

Does everyone know what their GFR number is since they’ve started PD or HD I was just wondering if it improves or declines with dialysis. Thanks

anyone know any ideas of how to lower this kidney disease I have taken blood pressure medication for over 10 years and as far as I am concerned my former...

Have a tender painful area on my right side toward my upper back. At first I thought it must be a deep bruise, but it is not getting better. I don’t believe it...

Hello, My father is 83 years old and his eGFR is now 8. The doctors want to start the process for home peritoneal dialysis overnight. We are feeling quite...

Hi, My son aged 11 has always held onto his wee and will go at the last minute. Sometimes this leads to him leaking wee in his pants. He told me at the...

to know if the itch i have is related to the proteinuria i have since i get it on the head back arms or leg s or feet i heard loss of proteins in the urine...

Hi everyone, it's been a minute since I posted anything, hope everyone is doing well. I went in for blood work which they have me do every two weeks. Last...

My arthritis has gotten very annoying. I can't be on my feet for very long. Stage 4 Renal disease for a while now and tylenol really doesn't do much.

I've been doing some thinking. That's a dangerous thing on the best of days. I hate my kidneys. They take up LOTS of room. They cause more pain than they...

I was frustrated because I couldn't decide on an eating plan because of pre-diabetes and stage 3b kidney disease, one kidney., as well as high cholesterol The...

Hi, My Efgr is 60, creatinine 86 (labs say normal up to 84), I’m in the UK and I’m 57. Microscopic blood in urine. GP said all fine. However, I am more aware...

My grf ws 62 last august and now results today said 53. Since 2008 i have always been between 51-59 and was surprised whewn i saw 62. Repeat test in 2 months....

I am 70yrs old woman gotten diagnosed last year with Stage 3 CKD. i had an infected tooth a few months ago and was given Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day for...

Whats the lifespan for 54 year old with stage 5 renal failure? My gfr was 14 last year. Not sure what it is now....I'm on peritoneal dialysis

Hi. I m Jessica 31 years old. I got diagnosed IGA kidneys 6 years ago . I ve seen Kidneys specialist and he told me to start taking diabetes type II medication...