Experiences with

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Hi There, I am a 62 years old male, with CKD 4 , EGFR as 16 and creatinine 4.07 . I have been listed for Kidney Transplant. I need to talk to people who have already got the transplant done and what kind of experience they have after getting the transplant.

I started dialysis last August after my kidneys dropped into the Stage 5 range (functioning at less than 10% of normal). I'm 59. Because I'm single and was living by myself, I had few good options but to move into a long-term rehab facility in a nearby suburb that has an on-site hemodialysis clinic.

I had CKD. I received a kidney from my daughter two years ago. Everything AOK ( thank you Lord) I got my transplant at 70 years old. My doctor has scheduled an ultrasound of my native kidneys in June. Just to see how they’re doing. I never had any problems with my native kidneys.

Have been on medication for AF for 30 yrs, with occasional paroxysmes. First on Amiodarone which kept me on NSR . As it was too toxic, my cardiologist insisted change on propanolol 2 yrs ago.But AF became permanent . Now my EP insists on cardioversion if not ablation before putting me on flecoidine

Is avocado good for your heart? My doctor has me on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, so trying to eat foods that help reduce cholelsterol and are good for the cardiovascular system. A friend told me that avocados are great. That they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. But there is a

Had my first Cardioversion but it didn’t work they ended up putting drugs in the IV. My Grandfather had a stroke at 59. My Dad had triple bypass at 70 and Mom had A-fib!!! I have to get serious with my health!I don’t drink. But l smoke!!! Hardest damn habit l have ever tried to kick!!!! Anyone tried

My father died after hospitalized with pneumonia in 1955. Death cert says also atrial fib and cerebral emboli. My brother 8 yrs older than me hit with it in his 70s. Has had 2 ablations. Fine last 4 years. I got it at 70 just had my ablation in May. So far so good. I think researchbsays heart genetics

I had an ablation almost 4 years ago in feb 2020. Since then I have rarely had any arrhythmias, that is until now. They started out of the blue almost two weeks ago and are constant. However , they are not like before, this time the average beats are 60 per minute. They go as low as 42 and as high as

hi, I have just received my cholesterol results. My mum has high cholesterol and my Nan had high cholesterol. Cholesterol =7.1 mmol High density lipoprotein = 1.51 mmol/l Non -hDL cholesterol = 5.6mmol Triglycerides 1.42mmol I haven’t eaten before and tested at 8.30am I am 38 years old ~ diagnosed

Had an ablation procedure 6 yrs ago and this halted my first experience of atrial fibrillation. Now has started back up again. Leaves you feeling dreadful,short of breath and scared. Obviously went to A n E ,13 hrs to be discharged with app at GP for ECG 8 days later. Still waiting for that. Over the

My Apple Series 8 watch has been showing drops of oxygen. It has shown 71-83% but then can go up to 100%. Sometimes during day I have a very hard time breathing but night even sleeping elevated I am short of breath. Even side sleeping . Back is the worst. I am not on any meds, not overweight. 55,

Hi,not been on for a while had cardioversion which only lasted a week then back into AF felt so rough afterwards not been right since still on list for an ablation anyway recently my ankles and sometimes my calves have been swelling up mainly my right one can this be normal with AF never had it before

Hi, I've just been prescribed apixaban and bisoprolol due to AF, I'm a bit worried to take apixaban due to the change of lifestyle you need to take, am I getting overly concerned or is there precautions I need to take, also we like to have many continental holidays yearly and I've read some travel insurance

I posted last week about return of AF following a lung cancer operation. The GP (in UK) increased Bisoprolol from 5 mg to 7.5 mg and after a week I am back with a steady heart rate and rhythm.

I was informed in January 2023 that I have Stage 4 CKD (GFR of 28) - unfortunately I had NEVER been told that I'd been in Stage 3a an 3b CKD for the previous 10 years! After a ultrasound and MRI I was informed I have a 3.5 cm cyst IN my right kidney (= the cyst is taking up 33% of that kidney).

Not sure if my post went up however seen docs and all my tests are now normal all the changes I've made diet excercise etc have made a massive difference so doc happy to change code to show I've not got CKD for my holiday insurance.

Gm ladies n gents, I’m here to give my results as promised post Rp, rad, and 7 mo of adt. Solely using ivermectin, cbd oil, turmeric, zinc and now testosterone boosters ashwagandha, cordyceps extract and diindolylmethane(dim) which is an estrogen blocker. Psa has dropped to 1.29 down from 1.34 last

Like me, so many of us with CKD 3 weren’t told of their CKD, the diagnosis was minimized, or counseling/resources/treatment strategies weren’t provided. Why is this such a frequent occurrence?

Following my first (confirmed) afib attack a month ago(with rvr) I seem to have an occasional flip flop or thud and flutter from my heart. Cardiologist and EP discontinued my beta blocker after 10 days because my HR is already low and the flip flopping came a few days later. Yesterday I discovered

My question is with Diabetic CKD stage 3b is it common to have that happen. He does not know much and just can't refer me further at stage 3b as all the specialists are booked solid. I am very nervous of this. I am 65. Thanks for any shared information.👍