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Kidney Disease

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New and confused

I was diagnosed with kidney disease 2 years ago. Now I’m told only 15% of my kidneys are working and I only found that out by calling and asking the gal who...

I was diagnosed with kidney disease 2 years ago. Now I’m told only 15% of my ki...

48750

•3 years ago

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Low GFR High creatine

Hello there, Just wondered if someone could help me understand my blood results? I suffer with Hashimotos disease ( underactive thyriod) I recently had my...

Hello there, Just wondered if someone could help me understand my blood results?...

Lisalou72

•3 years ago

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New Drug for CKD

Anyone taking Farxiga (dapagliflozin) for CKD?

itzmich

•3 years ago

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My Latest Blood/Urine tests Have disappointed Me! More Questions!

Just wondering how high was your creatinine levels before there was a detection blood potassium in bloodwork and albumin in urine. I am disappointed in my...

Just wondering how high was your creatinine levels before there was a detection...

Dllfb

•3 years ago

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Prep for Colonoscopy

Hi all I am booked in for colonoscopy in a couple of weeks and I am a bit worried, not only about the procedure but also about the prep you need to take before...

Hi all I am booked in for colonoscopy in a couple of weeks and I am a bit worrie...

Julesrich

•3 years ago

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smell when unrinating

I just noticed sweet smell when in unrinate. what could cause this?

TomNFL

•3 years ago

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Pregnancy

My kidneys are at 39%, I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I'm on meds for these. I also have rituximab every 7 months. I'd love to have a baby...

My kidneys are at 39%, I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I'm on m...

Mimi12_

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Covid19 Pfizer vaccine and IgA nephropathy

Hey just wanna see what are the thoughts around getting vaccine if you have Iga nephropathy in particular… I m just cautious to see if the inflammation...

Hey just wanna see what are the thoughts around getting vaccine if you have Iga ...

Maryam63

•3 years ago

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Grape seed extract and Bilberry anyone using these?

I have a friend who swears by these products for help with CKD. I know there is no cure for CKD. But if a supplement might help, then I am investigating it. I...

I have a friend who swears by these products for help with CKD. I know there is ...

Bassetmommer

NKF Ambassador•3 years ago

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eGFR vs GFR

Have I got this right? GFR appears to be an actual measurement of the rate at which your kidneys can filter your blood. eGFR seems to be an inferred version...

Have I got this right? GFR appears to be an actual measurement of the rate at w...

Skeptix

•3 years ago

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Upper Arm brachiocephalic fistula - two surgeries

Has anyone had the two surgery process to get a brachiocephalic fistula in their upper arm? My veins are too small in the lower arm. They are also too deep, so...

Has anyone had the two surgery process to get a brachiocephalic fistula in their...

barbara55109

•3 years ago

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Recovery from fistula surgery

I just had my vascular surgery consult for creating a fistula for hemo dialysis. They were not clear on how long recovery would be. I need both of my hands to...

I just had my vascular surgery consult for creating a fistula for hemo dialysis....

barbara55109

•3 years ago

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NKF Patient Registry

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched the first-ever interactive kidney disease patient registry in the United States. The NKF Patient Network will...

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched the first-ever interactive kid...

MarissaA_NKF

Partner•3 years ago

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Can I get rid of the steroid induced diabetes after transplant?

I am a transplant recipient and now a steroid induced diabetic. Will I ever get rid of the diabetes? I was not diabetic prior to my transplant. Hoping to be...

I am a transplant recipient and now a steroid induced diabetic. Will I ever get ...

Beachvibe

•3 years ago

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Questions about after dialysis

Hello..., my husband in dialysis almost 2 months but he could eat that much , and few vomiting all the time, feel very weak. Is this normal or not ？ Thank...

Hello..., my husband in dialysis almost 2 months but he could eat that much , a...

CB09

•3 years ago

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Where to do biopsy

I posted here the other day and people were so helpful I’ve decided to ask another question. I live in a rural town in the US. My Nephrologist at our local...

I posted here the other day and people were so helpful I’ve decided to ask anoth...

Sparker88

•3 years ago

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Kidney biopsy

My doctor thinks I have IGA Nephropathy and has scheduled a kidney biopsy for me. I’m a little nervous about it. Can others share their experience getting a...

My doctor thinks I have IGA Nephropathy and has scheduled a kidney biopsy for me...

Sparker88

•3 years ago

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For the many Fathers out there on this our special day.

When does a joke become a "dad joke"? When it's apparent. Why are elevator jokes so good? They work on many levels. Why is Peter Pan always flying?...

When does a joke become a "dad joke"? When it's apparent. Why are elevator ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Drop in GFR after Covid Vaccine?

Hi, I was diagnosed with FSGS 2.5 years ago. It took 2 years to get the disease under controI and even then it is only in partial remission. I have had...

Hi, I was diagnosed with FSGS 2.5 years ago. It took 2 years to get the disease ...

dogdayafter12

•3 years ago

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Protein in Urine- Very Worried and need help

I am new here. 47 year old female. I have had hypertension for 4 yrs and now take lisinopril 40mg and a month ago doctor introduced Amlodipine 2.5 mg. With...

I am new here. 47 year old female. I have had hypertension for 4 yrs and now tak...

mghosh

•3 years ago

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I need some advice please after AKI (due to BP meds) a few months ago

Hi, I'm in the UK and being monitored by my GP, who I think is well intentioned but not particularly well informed. At the moment my eGFR has risen to 73,...

Hi, I'm in the UK and being monitored by my GP, who I think is well intentioned...

nellie237

•3 years ago

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KidneyRD.com (online renal dietician?)

Anyone heard of or used this company? Looks to be an online rather than face to face dietician operation.

Anyone heard of or used this company? Looks to be an online rather than face to...

Skeptix

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Diabetes or Blood pressure

How to determine whether Diabetes 2 or high blood pressure caused chronic kidney disease

How to determine whether Diabetes 2 or high blood pressure caused chronic kidney...

TomNFL

•3 years ago

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Lab Results

Was so happy to get my latest lab results from yesterday that shows that I'm testing out better than the last two months of lab results. GFR went from 24 [2...

Was so happy to get my latest lab results from yesterday that shows that I'm tes...

drmind

•3 years ago

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Kidney Disease Diet

This link to Healthline lists foods to consider avoiding or limiting for a kidney disease....

This link to Healthline lists foods to consider avoiding or limiting for a kidn...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•3 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Work Results

Hi can anyone tell me if a gfr of 69 should be worrisome. I just read my blood work results and it says I have decreased kidney function. I am bit anxious and...

Hi can anyone tell me if a gfr of 69 should be worrisome. I just read my blood w...

Puzz

•3 years ago

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Multivitamin

The multivitamin I've been taking forever has phosphorus in it, should I stop taking it? I know there are prescription renal vitamins, but I haven't seen a...

The multivitamin I've been taking forever has phosphorus in it, should I stop ta...

Turtlewoman

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hello All

I’m a living kidney donor (47 yrs. old) and wish everyone good health.

LivingDonor510

•3 years ago

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Vaginal Dryness & Bacterial Vaginosis

Does anyone deal with vaginal dryness or constant bacterial vaginosis? Ever since being on dialysis this has been an issue for me and no one has been of any...

Does anyone deal with vaginal dryness or constant bacterial vaginosis? Ever sinc...

KSewing95

•3 years ago

1 Reply

I’m really scared

I having my right kidney removed Friday. I am also having Whipple surgery for a pancreatic tumor. Two weeks ago I had a permacath out in for dialysis,( my...

I having my right kidney removed Friday. I am also having Whipple surgery for a...

rubysmom

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for June 2021

New and confused

Low GFR High creatine

New Drug for CKD

My Latest Blood/Urine tests Have disappointed Me! More Questions!

Prep for Colonoscopy

smell when unrinating

Pregnancy

Covid19 Pfizer vaccine and IgA nephropathy

Grape seed extract and Bilberry anyone using these?

eGFR vs GFR

Upper Arm brachiocephalic fistula - two surgeries

Recovery from fistula surgery

NKF Patient Registry

Can I get rid of the steroid induced diabetes after transplant?

Questions about after dialysis

Where to do biopsy

Kidney biopsy

For the many Fathers out there on this our special day.

Drop in GFR after Covid Vaccine?

Protein in Urine- Very Worried and need help

I need some advice please after AKI (due to BP meds) a few months ago

KidneyRD.com (online renal dietician?)

Diabetes or Blood pressure

Lab Results

Kidney Disease Diet

Blood Work Results

Multivitamin

Hello All

Vaginal Dryness & Bacterial Vaginosis

I’m really scared

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