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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...

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...

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

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...

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

hello everyone. I am so worried about my eGFr which is currently 69. It has been consistently dropping over the last 2 years from 89 to 84 to 80 to 75 and now...

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...

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...

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...

It has been a while since I have posted about my journey with HHD. It has been five months. Big difference from when I started. A week ago, Friday was our...

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...

Hello, I’m a 52 y/o female who was healthy until a year ago. Never smoked and I had maybe 1 drink per month. I was diagnosed with HBP in January’23. At that...

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 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...

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.

hi all, As I mentioned in an earlier post my creatinine levels have been rising since 2022 and my eGFR dropped from over 90 in 2021 to 89, 80, 75, 69 and now...

I was hoping someone could tell me how do they do dialysis if you don’t have good veins. Mine are so tiny even blood draws are difficult let alone a iv...

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...

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

My app has prescribed dapagliflozin 10mg, I have ckd 3b, my gfr was 34 on my blood test,she said my bloods were all OK, I have a pacemaker and app with my...

Do any of you have a scent of ammonia about you? I could swear I am smelling it on myself, and don't know who to ask around me. It could be in my mind because...

Does anyone have a lot of kidney pain and struggle to exercise because of it?

lately, i have had intermittent nausea off and on, however no vomiting. it seems to be most noticeable in the morning. have others experienced this symptom in...

Hello, a friend of mine gave me a book by Lee Hull. In the book there was a mention of a supplement called Albutrix. Has anyone had positive results using...

I started manual pd dialysis Tuesday and this is now Wednesday eve. Currently on 1500 ml. My abdomen is like I am six months pregnant in two days. Will that be...

A friend of mine sent me a couple of videos online that show some positive results of a plant based diet for stage 3 kidney disease. Here is the link:...

my egfr dropped from 56 to 51 on my last draw,im showing high cholesterol and ldl even tho my diet is the same...veggies and poultry.i cant seem to tolerate...

female, white, 70 yrs. retired, widow. Texas Labs revealed my kidney disease. Surprised, concerned, poor health but NOT a diabetic. Educating myself and...