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Creatinine vs. CystatinC eGFR

I saw my nephro yesterday and asked for a cystatin C test. Now I've got two eGFRs. One is 25 and one is 36. Which is most accurate? All the articles I've...

I saw my nephro yesterday and asked for a cystatin C test. Now I've got two eGFR...

barbara55109

•2 years ago

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Does anyone else have a horseshoe kidney?

Is there anyone else on this site or does anyone even know anyone who has a horseshoe kidney? There are no support groups or even doctors who have a clue. I...

Is there anyone else on this site or does anyone even know anyone who has a hors...

dreamwalker1016

•2 years ago

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Farxiga

I have been given option to start Farxiga. I am stage 3b with no diabetes. What experiences have you had with this drug? What side effects?

I have been given option to start Farxiga. I am stage 3b with no diabetes. What ...

Green306

•2 years ago

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Horseshoe Kidney

They say my condition is not genetic but an anomaly that occurs in utero. I disagree, it is commonly associated with Wilmes Tumor which my cousin had, as well...

They say my condition is not genetic but an anomaly that occurs in utero. I dis...

dreamwalker1016

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Test results

Good afternoon to all, I just read my latest blood work results and my kidneys have improved! My EGFR has come up from being a few points from stage 4 to 3a!!...

Good afternoon to all, I just read my latest blood work results and my kidneys ...

Hello67

•2 years ago

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Still here.

I have been to my appointment this afternoon and I am still a bit shellshocked. My ultrasound showed as clear but the biopsy showed really bad damage to my...

I have been to my appointment this afternoon and I am still a bit shellshocked. ...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Dense deposit desease

Is there anyone out there with dense deposit desease? This was diagnosed with a kidney biopsy?

Is there anyone out there with dense deposit desease? This was diagnosed with a ...

runningjohanna

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Can kidney disease be reversed?

Good morning all, I have found this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/cvtKUfEqf80 and watched many of his videos, I just wanted to ask you if you have ever...

Good morning all, I have found this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/cvtKUfEqf8...

Artu

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Experiences with Covid and antivirals.

Hi everyone I am wondering if anyone here has any experiences with Covid, as in the strain and the severity of symptoms you had.? Also what treatment that you...

Hi everyone I am wondering if anyone here has any experiences with Covid, as in ...

Kiwikidney

•2 years ago

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Can't Relax

Hi I feel so stressed right now. I am going through a tough time right now. I can feel the tension in my body. I just can't switch off. Before dialysis I would...

Hi I feel so stressed right now. I am going through a tough time right now. I ca...

Dora86

•2 years ago

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Just a thought

Hello - I see there is a lot of advocating for getting outside and a bit of walking and exercise and even a bit of pottering in the garden. The last few days...

Hello - I see there is a lot of advocating for getting outside and a bit of walk...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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age and gfr

what should my gfr be at age 76 male? my most resent blood work was 41

pigeonman

•2 years ago

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Foam in urine

Was diagnosed Stage 3a in November 2021 (gfr 49’ .. went down to Stage 3b (gfr 42).six weeks later .. thankfully back up to 49. Had foam in my urine this...

Was diagnosed Stage 3a in November 2021 (gfr 49’ .. went down to Stage 3b (gfr ...

Venetian74

•2 years ago

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Send me a few nice thoughts.

I have my visit. to the nephrologist on Monday at 1.30pm. He will have the results from my biopsy and will no doubt point the way forward. Have a look at my...

I have my visit. to the nephrologist on Monday at 1.30pm. He will have the resul...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Hyperparathyroidism and kidney disease

So I’m a stage 3 kidney patient. Recently I was diagnosed with Osteopenia and very high parathyroid hormone levels. Does anyone has high PTH with normal...

So I’m a stage 3 kidney patient. Recently I was diagnosed with Osteopenia and ve...

Serlo92

•2 years ago

92 Replies

Blood results

Hello Everyone, I hope you all doing well. I got my blood results report yesterday as my doctor has no concerned. But I notice my GFR decline from 30 to 28 in...

Hello Everyone, I hope you all doing well. I got my blood results report yesterd...

Savreen1

•2 years ago

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Ckd hbp stage 3 lot of life change inquiry.

Diagnosed with kidney disease stage 3 2 years ago. It’s been a roller coaster up until now. Every time I went to nephrologist different regiment to follow. Lot...

Diagnosed with kidney disease stage 3 2 years ago. It’s been a roller coaster up...

Yogi8716

•2 years ago

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Follow-up and info I've learned about CKD - may help other newbies

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a high creatinine result; https://healthunlocked.com/nkf-ckd/posts/147716770/1.37-creatinine-in-japan This...

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a high creatinine result; https:/...

manort

•2 years ago

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Food queries

Hello - I am still researching - does anyone know if a reconstituted prune - ie left to soak in water is as bad as a dried prune. The same applies to apricots....

Hello - I am still researching - does anyone know if a reconstituted prune - ie ...

fartikins

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Help with poor appetite

I have had kidney disease for a while now and I'm also on dialysis. I have never had a good appetite but now I feel like I'm hitting a new low. I just don't...

I have had kidney disease for a while now and I'm also on dialysis. I have never...

Dora86

•2 years ago

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I am finding life difficult at the moment

Hello - I am due to go and see the nephrologist on the 28th to find out the results of my biopsy. I spoke to his secretary about my blood results and she said...

Hello - I am due to go and see the nephrologist on the 28th to find out the resu...

fartikins

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Positive crossmatch ?

Hello everyone, Excuse me for my English as its my second language. Hope you will understand me. My mother was diagnosed with a kidney failure few years a...

Hello everyone, Excuse me for my English as its my second language. Hope you wi...

MAK88

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Assistance required

Hello - this is for any UK members out there - why can't I find a dietician anywhere. Has anyone been successful in locating one. You are blessed in the USA...

Hello - this is for any UK members out there - why can't I find a dietician anyw...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Bump-Links to Probably More CKD Diet and Meal Idea Sites than you Need.

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/plant-based https://www.jrnjournal.org/#main-menu https://nutrition.org/ https://oley.org/ http://www.eatright.org/...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/plant-based https://www.jrnjournal.org/#main...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

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NKF GFR Calc App

Just making sure all know about this app or one similar!

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Why is this not a standard test?

I've had protein in my urine, and am now tested every three months. What I don't understand is, why don't they routinely order a urinalysis when they do the...

I've had protein in my urine, and am now tested every three months. What I don't...

GoodHealthIsAJourney

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Choices for dialysis

I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure so trying to decide on which type of dialysis will be best for me. I live on an island 15 miles...

I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure so trying to decid...

Zephyr22

•2 years ago

11 Replies

New March 16th and I didn’t See Another Post Addressing this Study

Some tremendously encouraging results from the study that is the most inclusive to date including those with CKD from a myriad of causes, minor to severely...

Some tremendously encouraging results from the study that is the most inclusive ...

Blackknight1989

•2 years ago

8 Replies

1.37 creatinine in Japan

Hi, all. My first day here. About two and a half years ago, I got a 1.23 creatinine level in a yearly health check. I consulted with a GP who told me that...

Hi, all. My first day here. About two and a half years ago, I got a 1.23 creati...

manort

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Curious...

I've had CKD for just over a year now. I'm wondering if anyone can who has been dealing with CKD for a longer time if you see any fluctuations seasonally with...

I've had CKD for just over a year now. I'm wondering if anyone can who has been ...

GeeMoney

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for March 2022

Creatinine vs. CystatinC eGFR

Does anyone else have a horseshoe kidney?

Farxiga

Horseshoe Kidney

Test results

Still here.

Dense deposit desease

Can kidney disease be reversed?

Experiences with Covid and antivirals.

Can't Relax

Just a thought

age and gfr

Foam in urine

Send me a few nice thoughts.

Hyperparathyroidism and kidney disease

Blood results

Ckd hbp stage 3 lot of life change inquiry.

Follow-up and info I've learned about CKD - may help other newbies

Food queries

Help with poor appetite

I am finding life difficult at the moment

Positive crossmatch ?

Assistance required

Bump-Links to Probably More CKD Diet and Meal Idea Sites than you Need.

NKF GFR Calc App

Why is this not a standard test?

Choices for dialysis

New March 16th and I didn’t See Another Post Addressing this Study

1.37 creatinine in Japan

Curious...

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