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Renal Replacement Therapy

A recent analysis of the DAPA-CKD trial has revealed that hot weather can speed up the decline in kidney function for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here are the main points you need to know: • Study Scope: The study looked at data from the DAPA-CKD trial, which included 4,017 CKD

A recent paper titled "Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An Omics Perspective" explores the role of the microbiome in CKD. This research is particularly exciting as it could lead to new ways to manage and treat CKD by focusing on the gut microbiome. Key Takeaways: • What is the Microbiome

I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of some horrible symptoms (dizziness, weakness, fatigue, feeling jittery, brain fog) and have resorted to a private blood test as not getting anywhere with GP. test shows high FT4 under thyroid section and high cystatin C under kidney section (which I believe is

✨Powered by AI The recent research paper titled "Effects of Semaglutide on Heart Failure Outcomes in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease in the FLOW Trial" provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of Semaglutide for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The

I am an 87 year old Male with diabetes, heart disease, and stage four kidney disease. My Nephrologist sent me to a class on types of dialysis and I will be seeing him in January. I am thinking he will probably want me to get a fistula. A little concerned, but take it one day at a time

Hello I'm currently a dialysis patient, diabetic, and heart failure I was recently diagnosed with. So my question is there anyone living with heart failure and doing dialysis?I'm not sure on what I should be feeling finding out about living with heart failure. Any advice would help. Thank you for your

Hi All, Jools, Sue and everyone do you know how much Oxycodone is safe to take? I was prescribed 5mg did nothing. Neurologist letter adviced G.P to go to 10 mg Oxycodine with 5mg Naloxcone. G.P said he’s only prepared to prescribe 10 mg Oxycodone and he can’t prescribe Naloxone as it not allowed

When I started on Levo about four years ago I seemed to be a good converter. I’ve had some fluctuations in dosage and every time I’ve rechecked FT3 it’s gone down. It never goes up. I now seem to be a poor converter. 2021 on 100mcg Levo - weight loss on this dose and frequent number twos TSH 0.01

Hello, I wanted to ask others who are also ok prostrap if you have had similar experiences to me. I was put on prostrap in June. First was the 3 month injection and then switched to monthly. Every month on it, I feel like I am loosing myself more and more. The weight gain is unreal and I think it’

New blood test results. Still trying to figure out optimal for me. Had tried the HRT (combipatch/and testosterone Cypionate) but didn't like side affects. Gained weight in the middle, no energy and felt like hair was falling out and scalp acne. Dr said go off combi patch (progesterone was not bioidentical

A while ago I wrote here that I was struggling more than usual with my RLS/PLMD, I was at breaking point and thought this was likely brought on by HRT. Many of you responded with advice and experiences and I want to take the time to say thanks, all your comments gave me a balanced view. Despite initially

I'm very confused about what my next steps should be and I'd appreciate any advice. I feel very alone with this. 😪 SUMMARY: Basically, I had a pretty normal thyroid panel. I was put on thyroid meds as a trial treatment for life-altering symptoms I had at night - T4 plus a hefty dose of T3. I

Hi everyone, I did a cortisol blood test 11th Nov and the result was: 284 (166-507) According to NICE guidelines, this fits into the ‘’test again” bracket. I mulled it over for a while as I’m trying to understand my insomnia symptoms, night time flushing, dark circles under my eyes, fatigue and unstable

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could help me as I’ve got myself into a bit of a hole. I’ll try to summarise my history as best I can, but I apologise as this is very long! My journey began almost 3 years ago when I went to my GP with classic symptoms of perimenopause

Hello :) I’m due to get blood testing done next week in order to review how I’m doing on my current dose of levothyroxine and to see if an increase is necessary. I take my levo first thing in the morning so will be sure to do my blood test prior to taking it on that day, but I also take HRT and was

I am 62, post meno around 9yrs, on low dose HRT. had to put my meno issues on backburner in dealing with whilst I concentrated on my thyroid levels. Maybe against rules to name in chat but could anyone recommend a specialist that they sought help from and whom they rate well. Please pm me details,

Ok...so had blood test again..Can anyone advise.. T3 from last time 4.2 (2.63-5.7) T4 15.3. (9.01-19.05) TSH. 0.33 (0.35- 4.94) FOLATE 8 (3.1-20.5) Am in 150 levothyroxine take an hour b4 breakfast each morning but times vary...5.30am...8am...sometimes a bit later *should it be strictly at same time

I've been having ongoing issues with my care from a local hospital and getting messed around so much, having to continually chase my care and getting told different things over time and depending on who I talk to. It doesn't feel like my consultant is on the call with my care at all and I've been on

I am actually astounded at the amount of information I have learned from here in just a few short days. I have had restless legs since I was a teenager, I’m now 50. Seen several gp’s over the years to be told there is no medical treatment available. Two years ago a new gp started me on amitriptyline

Hi, I started HRT in February and have really felt the benefit of being on this. However I was then diagnosed with lupus in August. A few people have mentioned to me that some doctors have advised that women with lupus can't take HRT. My doctor has in fact renewed my prescription recently. I wasn't