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Some time ago, just over 2 years now I had to go into hospital for just a day with a breathing problem and whilst there I had several blood tests. I was...

In the three years I've participated here I see many posts from new folks that do not include their age. Those of us with diagnosed CKD pipe up and offer...

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...

Anyone have these diagnoses? I thought was managing ckd stage II okay, but with Sjogren's flare up recently, the HTN episodes have begun again. Was doing okay...

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

anyone know any ideas of how to lower this kidney disease I have taken blood pressure medication for over 10 years and as far as I am concerned my former...

Hi fellow kidney-warriors. I was diagnosed at the end of last year but have probably had kidney disease for a year or two more. My last eGFR was 46 back in...

Approximately 3 years ago, my labs revealed I was 3b. My physician told me this, said I had kidney problems. It was not explained to me what this meant. I...

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, 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...

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...

I have recently put in this feed about feeling so tired no matter what I do. Exercise eat well etc. I get a B-12 shot weekly. On my last lab report my B-12...

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...

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.

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...

Hi all, I have Minimal Change Disease and have been on various doses of prednisolone since Nov 22. I've now got cataracts and my right eye needs surgery. I'm...

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...

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...

Have a tender painful area on my right side toward my upper back. At first I thought it must be a deep bruise, but it is not getting better. I don’t believe it...

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....

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

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...

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 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...

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...

Hi everyone, it's been a minute since I posted anything, hope everyone is doing well. I went in for blood work which they have me do every two weeks. Last...

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...