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Health Update - Massive Drop in eGFR
My latest lab results: ACR = 27.5, increased from 18.1 six months ago. GFR = 88, decreased from 103 six months ago. Creatinine = 96 ml/mmol, increased from 84 six months ago. My GP said I need not worry. It still fluctuates in the normal range, especially after an increased dose of Losartan. It could
My latest lab results: ACR = 27.5, increased from 18.1 six months ago. GFR = 88, decreased from 103 six months ago. Creatinine = 96 ml/mmol, increased from 84 six months ago. My GP said I need not worry. It still fluctuates in the normal range, especially after an increased dose of Losartan. It could
SamuelChin
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Early CKD Support
5 years ago
Weight Struggle
I can't lose weight. I follow a dialysis diet fairly closely. I admit sweets are my weakness. I try to eat more fruits than "goodies" & am good for awhile. I have used a good diary, consulted with my dietitian, more walking, all the things I'm supposed to do. I have to many "slip ups". Night eating is
I can't lose weight. I follow a dialysis diet fairly closely. I admit sweets are my weakness. I try to eat more fruits than "goodies" & am good for awhile. I have used a good diary, consulted with my dietitian, more walking, all the things I'm supposed to do. I have to many "slip ups". Night eating is
Shelbert66
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Kidney Transplant
Hello everyone, I am 48 yrs old women in Indiana. I need to know how long does it take to get a kidney transplant? My son is wanting to get tested and the actual transplant center that I'm going to it seem like they're taking all day or getting things going I am currently not on dialysis yet but I'm
Hello everyone, I am 48 yrs old women in Indiana. I need to know how long does it take to get a kidney transplant? My son is wanting to get tested and the actual transplant center that I'm going to it seem like they're taking all day or getting things going I am currently not on dialysis yet but I'm
Rene70
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
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Moving forward with Stem Cell therapy
I've been stage five CKD for over a year now and have been told to "go get on dialysis and get on the transplant list as there's nothing more we can do for you". Although my health is otherwise good enough to get approved for a transplant, there's at least a seven year waiting list for a cadaver kidney
I've been stage five CKD for over a year now and have been told to "go get on dialysis and get on the transplant list as there's nothing more we can do for you". Although my health is otherwise good enough to get approved for a transplant, there's at least a seven year waiting list for a cadaver kidney
steve680
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Sharing Experience
I just want to communicate with other people that are on it who have been on hemo dialysis for 5+ years as I have been.
I just want to communicate with other people that are on it who have been on hemo dialysis for 5+ years as I have been.
Shelbert66
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Sex tablet's do not work of Viagra connect
Yes I have trying so many times to get Erections still no luck I tried Viagra connect they said should work all I got was nothing at all I have now asking for my Doctor advice on how this can be repaired has I am been ask to marry a Chinese girl who want babies from me until I get older soon so I am
Yes I have trying so many times to get Erections still no luck I tried Viagra connect they said should work all I got was nothing at all I have now asking for my Doctor advice on how this can be repaired has I am been ask to marry a Chinese girl who want babies from me until I get older soon so I am
Petersilver
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Men's Health Forum (Penis Health)
5 years ago
Worrying mother in a strange city learning to take care of her single kidney diebetic daughter
My twenty seven year old daughter was diagnosed diebetic two years ago then discovered with only one kidney and that one kidney is deteriorating. The doctor is talking about dialysis and transplant. I am so sad seeing my child so young but had to needle herself and take pills by handful. After graduation
My twenty seven year old daughter was diagnosed diebetic two years ago then discovered with only one kidney and that one kidney is deteriorating. The doctor is talking about dialysis and transplant. I am so sad seeing my child so young but had to needle herself and take pills by handful. After graduation
Hidden
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
New here, on dialysis
Hello, I'm a 52 year old female in Greece, 1 year on Dialysis now, after a journey of failed fistula creation attempts and finally a graft placement due to very thin veins. Started dialysis last July after an 18 year diet struggle to keep function of the one kidney I have. (the other one was lost for
Hello, I'm a 52 year old female in Greece, 1 year on Dialysis now, after a journey of failed fistula creation attempts and finally a graft placement due to very thin veins. Started dialysis last July after an 18 year diet struggle to keep function of the one kidney I have. (the other one was lost for
PaolaS
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
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Has anyone had to deal with the issue of stop taking the drug, Lithium, to delay dialysis or decided to stay on Lithium until her kidneys were destroyed, but felt a little better mentally in other ways? Lithium was a drug that helped me tremendously in my life, but in the end is destroying my kidneys
Has anyone had to deal with the issue of stop taking the drug, Lithium, to delay dialysis or decided to stay on Lithium until her kidneys were destroyed, but felt a little better mentally in other ways? Lithium was a drug that helped me tremendously in my life, but in the end is destroying my kidneys
color123
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
A Summer Day on Manual PD
Drain overnight exchange at 7am and immediately start the day exchange. Eat breakfast (replenish the protein loss with egg white bagel and protein bars). Start preparing and packing for day out. Drain at 10am and start driving to the beach. Get to beach at 1pm. Enjoy a nice grilled hamburger with fries
Drain overnight exchange at 7am and immediately start the day exchange. Eat breakfast (replenish the protein loss with egg white bagel and protein bars). Start preparing and packing for day out. Drain at 10am and start driving to the beach. Get to beach at 1pm. Enjoy a nice grilled hamburger with fries
curiousmind2019
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
First week on hemo - no energy, cramping, limited mobility
Hi everyone, I just completed my first week on dialysis. I had 4 days from Friday the 19th to Friday the 26th. First session was with my fistula last 3 days were on a Permacath as the nurse was unable to use my fistula after the first day (says it needs to be raised). A Couple of notes: - My BP usually
Hi everyone, I just completed my first week on dialysis. I had 4 days from Friday the 19th to Friday the 26th. First session was with my fistula last 3 days were on a Permacath as the nurse was unable to use my fistula after the first day (says it needs to be raised). A Couple of notes: - My BP usually
NoskieAJ
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Daughter to father transplant
Hi, I want to donate to my father who is a ESRD patient, not yet on dialysis. He is averse to this unable to bear the idea of accepting a kidney from his own daughter. If any of you have been in this situation and have successfully managed to effect a change in mind of your parent, please help me out
Hi, I want to donate to my father who is a ESRD patient, not yet on dialysis. He is averse to this unable to bear the idea of accepting a kidney from his own daughter. If any of you have been in this situation and have successfully managed to effect a change in mind of your parent, please help me out
LilyInMay
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Kidney Donation
5 years ago
Anyone Else??
I've been on hemo dialysis 5 years (going on 6). I'm on my 2nd graft. I've had my parathyroid removed due to calcium issues. Now my hands tingle & feel like they are going to sleep when I hold a pen or do something with small items (stirring, typing, holding the remote, knitting etc) Has anyone else
I've been on hemo dialysis 5 years (going on 6). I'm on my 2nd graft. I've had my parathyroid removed due to calcium issues. Now my hands tingle & feel like they are going to sleep when I hold a pen or do something with small items (stirring, typing, holding the remote, knitting etc) Has anyone else
Shelbert66
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Life update
Hello all! A lot of you have been following my journey through dialysis and recently transplant, and I really appreciate all of the support that you've given! I celebrated 6 months post transplant on 7/8/19, and after lowering my tac to 6mg daily (3 pills 2×/day), switching from Metoprolol to Losartan
Hello all! A lot of you have been following my journey through dialysis and recently transplant, and I really appreciate all of the support that you've given! I celebrated 6 months post transplant on 7/8/19, and after lowering my tac to 6mg daily (3 pills 2×/day), switching from Metoprolol to Losartan
Ladybug_05
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Living with stage 5 ckd without dialysis
Hi I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease in 2007. Since then, I have had no transplant and no dialysis. I am still going strong. My GFR is 12. i am still realtively young (57). As far as I can find, no one has heard of a case like mine. I should not be alive. I was wondering if anyone had some
Hi I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease in 2007. Since then, I have had no transplant and no dialysis. I am still going strong. My GFR is 12. i am still realtively young (57). As far as I can find, no one has heard of a case like mine. I should not be alive. I was wondering if anyone had some
Leektone
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Help with Kt/V dropping
I have been experiencing lowering numbers in my Kt/V labs, and my Renal Nurse doesn't have any specific ideas on how to elevate it again. Here's what has occurred: In August, 2018, my Kt/V was 3.93 (2.0 and higher is the target). In November, 2018, it went down to 1.87. In Feb 2019, it was back up
I have been experiencing lowering numbers in my Kt/V labs, and my Renal Nurse doesn't have any specific ideas on how to elevate it again. Here's what has occurred: In August, 2018, my Kt/V was 3.93 (2.0 and higher is the target). In November, 2018, it went down to 1.87. In Feb 2019, it was back up
TaffyTwoshoes27
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Diagnosed with Focal Segmental Gloreruloesclerosis (FSGS)
He is presently on
peritoneal
dialysis
(PD).
He is presently on
peritoneal
dialysis
(PD).
maximina
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Kidney Transplant
5 years ago
Colon Cancer Warning
Hi everyone. I wanted to give a quick reminder on the importance of getting your scheduled check ups and colonoscopies after your bowel diseases go into remission. My 65 year old father had a deadly bout with ulcerative colitis 30 years ago. He beat it and has been the picture of health for the most
Hi everyone. I wanted to give a quick reminder on the importance of getting your scheduled check ups and colonoscopies after your bowel diseases go into remission. My 65 year old father had a deadly bout with ulcerative colitis 30 years ago. He beat it and has been the picture of health for the most
Marathoner
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IBS Network
5 years ago
Executive Order re: Kidney Dialysis, Organ Sharing, etc. Signed
A link to the July 10, 2019 Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump: https://www.rsnhope.org/kidney-disease-advocacy/executive-order-on-advancing-american-kidney-health/
A link to the July 10, 2019 Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump: https://www.rsnhope.org/kidney-disease-advocacy/executive-order-on-advancing-american-kidney-health/
TaffyTwoshoes27
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Sister's dialysis treatment
HI--I am a 59 year old male, I have been going with my sister to dialysis that she has been resistant to, but seems to be more willing to do lately. The resistance took forms of the care facility she is at requiring her to go to the hospital after 3 refusals. Yesterday went somewhat better; they had
HI--I am a 59 year old male, I have been going with my sister to dialysis that she has been resistant to, but seems to be more willing to do lately. The resistance took forms of the care facility she is at requiring her to go to the hospital after 3 refusals. Yesterday went somewhat better; they had
Tomstrees
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
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