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I am new here. Struggling with depression

Hi. I am new here. I am a caregiver for my husband who is receiving dialysis at home. I’m going through a really rough patch right now with depression and...

Hi. I am new here. I am a caregiver for my husband who is receiving dialysis a...

gsakT

•2 years ago

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Insurance, what a PITA

I have Aetna as my primary insurance through work, and UMR as secondary. The closest transplant center is out of network for Aetna and doesn't take it. I can...

I have Aetna as my primary insurance through work, and UMR as secondary. The cl...

horsie63

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Questions for Dietitian

I will be meeting with a dietitian tomorrow. What questions should I ask her? What questions helped you most? Thanks, in advance. Campbell Girl

I will be meeting with a dietitian tomorrow. What questions should I ask her? ...

Campbellgirl

•2 years ago

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Muscle cramps in my thighs

I have Stage 4 Kidney Disease. I was laying down and, for the first time, I got excrutiating muscle cramps in my thighs. I could not get up or move. What...

I have Stage 4 Kidney Disease. I was laying down and, for the first time, I got ...

oxymoron60

•2 years ago

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A couple of things...

Hi everyone... a question.. My ortho put me on a low dose of prednisone, (10mg) for 14 days. He said it wasn't processed through the kidneys. Is he...

Hi everyone... a question.. My ortho put me on a low dose of prednisone, (10mg...

jodaer

•2 years ago

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Illness Precautions with IGA Nephropathy

Hello everyone, I'm a 31-year-old male who was diagnosed earlier this year with IGAN with rare crescents. I have no family history with this autoimmune...

Hello everyone, I'm a 31-year-old male who was diagnosed earlier this year with ...

tomjohn109

•2 years ago

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Creatinine

I am 74 years of age and no health issues except that my creatinine is around 1.75 since last four years. All other kidney function parameters are normal.No...

I am 74 years of age and no health issues except that my creatinine is around 1....

vinadhun2

•2 years ago

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Proteinuria

Heya, I'm 22, female, live a pretty healthy lifestyle but dr noticed consistent protien in urine over the last 3 months. He said they need to check for CKD...

Heya, I'm 22, female, live a pretty healthy lifestyle but dr noticed consistent ...

FittoniaPlant

•2 years ago

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Short of breath at 3a?

Hi, I'm at 3a gfr 51-57 with proteinuria at 700 on average. Lately I've had a lot of fullness in stomach area and short of breath, and bad body aches....

Hi, I'm at 3a gfr 51-57 with proteinuria at 700 on average. Lately I've had a l...

oceansplash

•2 years ago

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No to transplant

As anyone ever said ‘no’ turned down a kidney transplant? Why?

Jfkh30

•2 years ago

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How long before feeling the benefits of Dialysis?

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's also anemic. He's 62 and his uncontrolled diabetes is the reason for his CKD....

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's al...

Autumncolor

•2 years ago

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Am I selfish

Hello - a lot of my fellow posters know I am going through a rough period at the moment. I had my review and I am stable but again more antibiotics cefalexin 4...

Hello - a lot of my fellow posters know I am going through a rough period at the...

fartikins

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Help please

My girlfriend started dialysis a couple of weeks ago paying private through her work, she then had an issue with work and had to stop a week ago and can only...

My girlfriend started dialysis a couple of weeks ago paying private through her ...

Jada5

•2 years ago

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GI symptoms

Vomiting comes on suddenly, progetile, gets all over my clothes, bed et and stays nauseous for a week or so. Is this a common thing

Vomiting comes on suddenly, progetile, gets all over my clothes, bed et and stay...

Avenger

•2 years ago

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Stomach bug

I have ckd, stage 4. I have diarrhea. I am drinking water to stay hydrated but is there anything else that I should drink to avoid becoming dehydrated?...

I have ckd, stage 4. I have diarrhea. I am drinking water to stay hydrated but...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Why are eGFR calculations different?

Hello Everyone, So I'm wondering if anyone can shred some light on this question. When my labs are done at the hospital I go to my eGFR is 44. When I use the...

Hello Everyone, So I'm wondering if anyone can shred some light on this question...

Sarah_402

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Stage 5 CKD with no warning

I'm in stage 5 CKD & new here. A month ago I did not know I had Kidney disease at all! Doctors do not know why it hit me so fast. Both my kids, plus a family...

I'm in stage 5 CKD & new here. A month ago I did not know I had Kidney disease a...

WTFHappened

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Driving After Transplant

How long after a kidney transplant before you can drive?

frebusmaxwell

•2 years ago

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Mums kidneys

Can gfr go up after blood transfusion my mum 87yrs went down after being between 11 and 13 for the past 6 years she is in hospital with a broken ankle...

Can gfr go up after blood transfusion my mum 87yrs went down after being betwee...

Mumsmeds

•2 years ago

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Well, well, well

I was at my hearing aide appt cause I've had some issue when I get a call from my kidney docs nurse. She asked me about the results of my recent 24 hr urine,...

I was at my hearing aide appt cause I've had some issue when I get a call from m...

horsie63

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Urea

Hi Friends, Anyone know how can reduce urea??? Thanks heaps

Savreen1

•2 years ago

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Food Choices After Transplant

I am scheduled for a kidney transplant from my sister on July 6, 2022. I've been eating plant-based foods for a few months (suggestion from my nephrologist)....

I am scheduled for a kidney transplant from my sister on July 6, 2022. I've bee...

frebusmaxwell

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Virus knock me down

Got a stomach virus had diarrhea for a few days doctor did labs my gfr went down said it was from diarrhea it is hard on the kidney especially when you have a...

Got a stomach virus had diarrhea for a few days doctor did labs my gfr went down...

Beachgirl32

•2 years ago

6 Replies

A Newbie

Hi everybody out there! I will start by saying I'm based in England, and I don't have a specialist, only a GP with no input from them. I have only just found...

Hi everybody out there! I will start by saying I'm based in England, and I don'...

Kernewek

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Another bothersome result.

Hello - I have just had my latest set of test results back - my red and white blood cell count are below range - does this mean I am anaemic. My other results...

Hello - I have just had my latest set of test results back - my red and white bl...

fartikins

•2 years ago

24 Replies

There is fun to be had and there's always room for change

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your community. I've been a renal patient...

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank...

jessie2pigs

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Concerned about my lab results

Went Tuesday for blood work to my nephrologist, got called today and told to get back there , that I have quite a few issues going on but wouldn’t tell me on...

Went Tuesday for blood work to my nephrologist, got called today and told to get...

hardrock430

•2 years ago

24 Replies

NEPH said no to SGLT 2, said Lisinopril was best treatment for protein in urine.

Ok, so when first realized I had CKD two years ago, my protein was 600. Given 2.5 MG of Lisinopril and BP dropped to 100/60 etc. Protein went to zero...for the...

Ok, so when first realized I had CKD two years ago, my protein was 600. Given 2....

RoxanneKidney

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Yet more antibiotics.

Hello - I wonder if anyone can assist. My house is looking like a pharmacy. After being told last week there was no uti and it was clear - I took my latest...

Hello - I wonder if anyone can assist. My house is looking like a pharmacy. Afte...

fartikins

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Dosage Losartan

What is your dosage losartan? Gfr 63. Mine is 100 mg losartan / Coozar Bp morning 107/70 Non 115/72 I have : iga nephropathy Is 100 mg to much?

What is your dosage losartan? Gfr 63. Mine is 100 mg losartan / Coozar Bp morni...

Kidney2

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2022

I am new here. Struggling with depression

Insurance, what a PITA

Questions for Dietitian

Muscle cramps in my thighs

A couple of things...

Illness Precautions with IGA Nephropathy

Creatinine

Proteinuria

Short of breath at 3a?

No to transplant

How long before feeling the benefits of Dialysis?

Am I selfish

Help please

GI symptoms

Stomach bug

Why are eGFR calculations different?

Stage 5 CKD with no warning

Driving After Transplant

Mums kidneys

Well, well, well

Urea

Food Choices After Transplant

Virus knock me down

A Newbie

Another bothersome result.

There is fun to be had and there's always room for change

Concerned about my lab results

NEPH said no to SGLT 2, said Lisinopril was best treatment for protein in urine.

Yet more antibiotics.

Dosage Losartan

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