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Update with Nephrology, Losartan discontinued from my treatment plan

To give an update for today, I talked with Nephrology and losartan was discontinued for now. I was told that hypoglycemia was a rare side effect of the...

To give an update for today, I talked with Nephrology and losartan was discontin...

DMH200435

•2 years ago

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New drug to slow CKD.

Interested to know if anyone else here had been part of the trial or maybe on this drug? I have recently been put on Forxiga (Dapagliflozin), this drug is...

Interested to know if anyone else here had been part of the trial or maybe on th...

AndiL

•2 years ago

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HELP for CKD

This is a lengthy video but the best I've seen on CKD... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cqS4CyCxc

This is a lengthy video but the best I've seen on CKD... https://www.youtube.co...

newbie1956

•2 years ago

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Colonoscopy Prep Help

I am in stage 3 of CKD, I’ve been scheduled for a colonoscopy and was given SUTAB prep, is this safe to take?

I am in stage 3 of CKD, I’ve been scheduled for a colonoscopy and was given SUTA...

Newandneedadvice22

•2 years ago

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blood in urine and CKD

I sometimes have blood in my urine and I have CKD Does anyone else with ckd have blood in their urine?

I sometimes have blood in my urine and I have CKD Does anyone else with ckd hav...

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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Ckd

Has anyone experienced a lot of fluid retention with their ckd? And has it given you diarrhea? They put catheter in me but it comes right back, thank you

Has anyone experienced a lot of fluid retention with their ckd? And has it given...

hardrock430

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dialysis

I was in the hospital with accute kidney failure. They dialized me 3 days into to see if my kidney function would improve. I left with a GFR 20 . So I want to...

I was in the hospital with accute kidney failure. They dialized me 3 days into t...

Daneal1

•2 years ago

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Eating disorder

Hello all! Love all your posts. I have an eating disorder and have a big problem with eating right. I've been cooking most of my meals and trying to eat...

Hello all! Love all your posts. I have an eating disorder and have a big problem...

Epril

•2 years ago

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its getting hard.

Hello - I am really struggling with this. I got a letter from a treatment provider where I was having treatment for depression - RTMS. They have discharged me...

Hello - I am really struggling with this. I got a letter from a treatment provid...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Health Update, 2 Weeks after starting Lorsartan

I made a previous post about my latest nephrology appointment. I want to thank you all for your responses and words of encouragement! I have chronic kidney...

I made a previous post about my latest nephrology appointment. I want to thank y...

DMH200435

•2 years ago

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Periodontal Dialysis supplies

Hey, does anyone have a nice complete "list" of supplies that are needed for PD that are NOT supplied by the dialysis clinic (medicare). I'd like to start...

Hey, does anyone have a nice complete "list" of supplies that are needed for PD ...

RonZone

•2 years ago

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Questions for Nephrologists

I'm a new member here, but I have long experience with CKD. I notice a lot of questions on here that, while valid for discussion in the group, should at least...

I'm a new member here, but I have long experience with CKD. I notice a lot of qu...

6V53

•2 years ago

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CKD Stage 2 & high calcium?

Is anybody at stage 2 CKD and have high calcium levels? I just discovered the CKD on my own a few weeks ago, this was after having a high calcium level on my...

Is anybody at stage 2 CKD and have high calcium levels? I just discovered the CK...

nyla668

•2 years ago

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Bloating & Weight Loss?

Hi! I'm getting transplanted at the end of March and I have a distended belly with lots of bloating. I'm wondering if any of you saw less bloating after your...

Hi! I'm getting transplanted at the end of March and I have a distended belly wi...

PurpleKatisha

•2 years ago

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Apple cider vinegar

is it ok to have apple cider vinegar if you have stage 5 CKD

TDPowers

•2 years ago

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Kidney Biopsy

Hello - thank you for all your kind posts reassuring me that I will be okay. Problem is I do not get to see the nephrologist until the 28th of March and every...

Hello - thank you for all your kind posts reassuring me that I will be okay. Pro...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Diet & CKD

Good morning, I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? I told my neph that I was limiting protein, sodium and foods bad for the kidneys. She...

Good morning, I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? I told my ...

Hello67

•2 years ago

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Increase of LDL Cholesterol suddenly.

HI I asked my GP this but she doesn’t know. I take Lovastatin for High cholesterol. For many years all my numbers have been well within normal range. Never a...

HI I asked my GP this but she doesn’t know. I take Lovastatin for High cholester...

Dakot

•2 years ago

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Biopsy query

Hello - I have been reading a few posts on kidney biopsy. My gfr is 16 and I am concerned that having this procedure done will further damage my kidney. My dr...

Hello - I have been reading a few posts on kidney biopsy. My gfr is 16 and I am ...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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Nervous about having blood work done

Hello, does anyone else feel like they are in panic mode knowing it is time to have blood work done. I am so afraid to see my numbers. I have been drinking...

Hello, does anyone else feel like they are in panic mode knowing it is time to ...

Yankees28

•2 years ago

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What is good tasting, non-sodium, table salt (sodium chloride) substitute?

My_Kidneys

•2 years ago

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I have everything to put up with - need some reassurance

Hello - I live in the UK - I am early 70,s and have just been diagnosed with a GFR of 16. I have T2 controlled with insulin. I also have clinical depression...

Hello - I live in the UK - I am early 70,s and have just been diagnosed with a G...

fartikins

•2 years ago

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New egfr after no heavy lifting

Well havent been able to hit the gym in awhile. Too busy working just had my bloodwork done my egfr went from 60 to 89. Im still under the impression that...

Well havent been able to hit the gym in awhile. Too busy working just had my blo...

Inhuman2019

•2 years ago

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New Here, Stage 3b Kidney Disease with T1D, feeling down

Hi, I'm new here and I don't know what to do with how I'm feeling about my kidney disease. I am a Type 1 Diabetic diagnosed at 16, 35y/o female with high bp...

Hi, I'm new here and I don't know what to do with how I'm feeling about my kidne...

DMH200435

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Metolozone

The drug metolozone(boosts diuretic) to function better. Any one with experience taking it??? Dropped my gfr with 1 dose 15 points.

The drug metolozone(boosts diuretic) to function better. Any one with experience...

Bewray

•2 years ago

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Improved Kidney Function

My husband has been at 15 with his kidney function for over a year. Yesterday he came in at 24. How can this happen? Grateful but confused. We see his...

My husband has been at 15 with his kidney function for over a year. Yesterday he...

Snowpeak

•2 years ago

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A question about tea…

Hello, question for any British people out there 😉I’m stage 3b ckd and was wondering if you drink traditional tea/milk. I like one large mug of earl grey tea...

Hello, question for any British people out there 😉I’m stage 3b ckd and was wond...

Gauvian

•2 years ago

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The Kidney Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZyE67VU5o&t=2742s In this video it highlights the process and updates of implantable bioartificial kidney by The Kidney...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZyE67VU5o&t=2742s In this video it highlights ...

Tony_Mimicted

•2 years ago

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PD catheter installation

Hi everyone. I am 78 YO with CKD diagnosed in 2009 at GRF of 55. Now my GFR is 10. My Nephro has asked me to get the PD catheter installed soon. Right now I am...

Hi everyone. I am 78 YO with CKD diagnosed in 2009 at GRF of 55. Now my GFR is 1...

htpi1543

•2 years ago

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TRANSPLANT PREPARATION

Hello Everybody, my wife she’s inside transplant list since last January. For us is new journey and nobody know when the call will come. I would try to prepare...

Hello Everybody, my wife she’s inside transplant list since last January. For us...

Tolmezzo

•2 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for February 2022

Update with Nephrology, Losartan discontinued from my treatment plan

New drug to slow CKD.

HELP for CKD

Colonoscopy Prep Help

blood in urine and CKD

Ckd

Dialysis

Eating disorder

its getting hard.

Health Update, 2 Weeks after starting Lorsartan

Periodontal Dialysis supplies

Questions for Nephrologists

CKD Stage 2 & high calcium?

Bloating & Weight Loss?

Apple cider vinegar

Kidney Biopsy

Diet & CKD

Increase of LDL Cholesterol suddenly.

Biopsy query

Nervous about having blood work done

What is good tasting, non-sodium, table salt (sodium chloride) substitute?

I have everything to put up with - need some reassurance

New egfr after no heavy lifting

New Here, Stage 3b Kidney Disease with T1D, feeling down

Metolozone

Improved Kidney Function

A question about tea…

The Kidney Project

PD catheter installation

TRANSPLANT PREPARATION

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