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My Ultrasound Report

My creatinine was 1.05 and egfr 88 GP ordered ultrasound. It shows kidneys are perfectly fine in all ways but I have fatty liver grade 1. I know no diognose...

My creatinine was 1.05 and egfr 88 GP ordered ultrasound. It shows kidneys are p...

Groupmate

•4 years ago

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Curious

I was musing on something.if you have a transplant doesn't that kidney eventually get ckd too ?if so why go through all that only to have the same thing all...

I was musing on something.if you have a transplant doesn't that kidney eventuall...

S_dillow

•4 years ago

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First Face-to-Face With Other CKD Patients

I am a 76 yr old, live alone woman who has long prided myself on my independence. The CKD stage 3 diagnosis in 2019 left me feeling very alone and...

I am a 76 yr old, live alone woman who has long prided myself on my independenc...

FlowerPreciousLover

•4 years ago

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Potassium and Nausea in CKD 4

I saw a big improvement in nausea by ending my mistake of taking a potassium supplement. First time that one potassium-laden pill in my multivitamin did this...

I saw a big improvement in nausea by ending my mistake of taking a potassium sup...

Bbbbmmjh

•4 years ago

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Potassium level high

My husband was put on Potassium chloride to prevent kidney stomes. He has stage 3 kidney disease. His potassium level came back 5.8 Is it because of the...

My husband was put on Potassium chloride to prevent kidney stomes. He has stage ...

Olivia007

•4 years ago

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Need help understanding my symptoms

Hi I'm new to the community, I have 1 kidney and its failing. I removed my other kidney 2 years ago from injury. My function dropped from 70%to 35% in 1 year....

Hi I'm new to the community, I have 1 kidney and its failing. I removed my other...

Isipingo

•4 years ago

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What preparations before test?

How to prepare for creatinine and egfr blood test? (for better result) 1) Should I exercise (walking, cycling)? 2) Shold I drink milk and water + take...

How to prepare for creatinine and egfr blood test? (for better result) 1) Shoul...

Groupmate

•4 years ago

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Apple Cider Vinegar - Is it safe for CKD Sufferers?

Hello all! Just been doing a little online research into the benefits of Apple Cider vinegar, and was wondering if anyone else here has used it, and if it’s...

Hello all! Just been doing a little online research into the benefits of Apple C...

Sammi_n_Munk

•4 years ago

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Dates question

I decided to check up Google about dates ( I need them when I eat nuts ) Besides info about high Potassium content I got some tips 7 Tips for Dating with...

I decided to check up Google about dates ( I need them when I eat nuts ) Beside...

Allank

•4 years ago

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Change in GFR

Had bloodwork in December which showed GFR and Creatine at 62 and 1.2 respectively. Recently had a test done at a different lab one month later and GFR is 42...

Had bloodwork in December which showed GFR and Creatine at 62 and 1.2 respective...

sonomawoody

•4 years ago

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Scared to death

I need dialysis. I have extreme needle fobia and cant cope with the fear. I'm getting consumed with anxiety and fear. I have had to take a leave of absence...

I need dialysis. I have extreme needle fobia and cant cope with the fear. I'm ...

Guinapig

•4 years ago

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LIVING WELL WITH DIALYSIS

Hi Everyone! I am a 60 YO Male living in Redmond, WA. I immigrated to the US in 1980 from Alexandria, Egypt. I was 20 years old and have been living since in...

Hi Everyone! I am a 60 YO Male living in Redmond, WA. I immigrated to the US in ...

RamsesIII

•4 years ago

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Worried

Hello, I ordered my own blood work because I have a fear of doctors. My GFR is 78. It should be 99. My potassium level is 4.2 (range 3.5-5.0). So I guess I...

Hello, I ordered my own blood work because I have a fear of doctors. My GFR is 7...

kat208

•4 years ago

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CKD vs Diabetes Eating

Diagnosed with CKD stage 3 GFR 35 about a year ago. Also diabetic type 2 insulin dependent. Having trouble figuring out an eating plan. Nutritionist told me...

Diagnosed with CKD stage 3 GFR 35 about a year ago. Also diabetic type 2 insulin...

Patches13

•4 years ago

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What could cause a sudden spike in glucose for people with end stage renal disease

I have end stage renal disease. My gfr was 11 last March. Through changes I made, I was able to raise GFR to 14-17 through the end of last year. Generally,...

I have end stage renal disease. My gfr was 11 last March. Through changes I ma...

ILMA54

•4 years ago

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KIDNEY FRIENDLY COOKING WEBINAR

I just signed up for this American Kidney Fund webinar scheduled for February 19th. I've included the link here if anyone else is interested. These webinars...

I just signed up for this American Kidney Fund webinar scheduled for February 19...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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B2M levels

Anyone have any insight on what average B2M levels are at different stages of CKD? This is the first time I have seen this on my tests and I can’t find any...

Anyone have any insight on what average B2M levels are at different stages of CK...

DieselT

•4 years ago

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Crazy results

I have NEVER seen my numbers where they are. In 6 weeks my creatinine went from 1.6 to 93 and GFR from 34 to 71. My GFR has never been that high. It’s always...

I have NEVER seen my numbers where they are. In 6 weeks my creatinine went from ...

Dragonfly1968

•4 years ago

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Snacking

Hello everyone I am at stage 4 CKD. I get hungry around midnight. Before CKD, I use to snack on nuts. Can any one share his/ her experience about midnight...

Hello everyone I am at stage 4 CKD. I get hungry around midnight. Before CKD, I...

htpi1543

•4 years ago

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Kidney School

New to kidney disease, I have found this site very educational with learning modules and quizzes that you can download or just look at....

New to kidney disease, I have found this site very educational with learning mod...

SadMad

•4 years ago

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technology for the generation of new kidney tissue

sounds promising - https://tinyurl.com/ts23bzj - research on rats -An innovative study led by Prof. Benjamin Dekel of Sheba Medical Center could make dialysis...

sounds promising - https://tinyurl.com/ts23bzj - research on rats -An innovative...

Allank

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Bosniak scores

Does a cyst with a 3 or 4 score usually mean surgery to remove it?

Ennisdavis

•4 years ago

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What To Ask A Dietician Before Going With One?

Hi All! :) I want to hire a dietician to help me do all I can for my CKD kidney condition. What are some questions to ask him or her to ensure a good match?...

Hi All! :) I want to hire a dietician to help me do all I can for my CKD kidney ...

Ritzy_Jewels

•4 years ago

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What numbers on Tests should we really be worried about?

When we first went to the nephrologist he said although my husband has a low GFR, HIgh BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creatine Ratio and Low Red blood cell, low...

When we first went to the nephrologist he said although my husband has a low GFR...

Olivia007

•4 years ago

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Badly in need advise/ support for alternative method not to go on dialysis.

I am very much worried on my husbands condition , his doctor is trying to get him on dialysis so i am really in need to get help for alternative medicine if...

I am very much worried on my husbands condition , his doctor is trying to get hi...

Loveyoumore2354

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Hernia

Thank you all for your input with my hernia issue.

Rognoni

•4 years ago

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What time of day do you have labs drawn?

I always try to have my labs done in the morning after fasting before work or first thing on the weekends. I always drink a couple bottles of water before. I...

I always try to have my labs done in the morning after fasting before work or fi...

Mandelin

•4 years ago

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Polycystic Kidney Disease Stage 4 - At A Loss!!

My gfr today is at an all time low of 25. Over the past almost 3 months I read Lee Hull's book, watched all of James' videos https://www.dadvicetv.com and have...

My gfr today is at an all time low of 25. Over the past almost 3 months I read L...

Ritzy_Jewels

•4 years ago

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Hernia

I'd like an opinion from this wonderful, supportive & knowledgeable CKD group. I'm 77 year old male, stage 4 CKD with 2.7 creatinine & 21 eGFR. I'm having...

I'd like an opinion from this wonderful, supportive & knowledgeable CKD group. I...

Rognoni

•4 years ago

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Louisa question

I am a72 year old woman. I have never had a creatinine or BUN elevation, and a egfr of <60. I had labs drawn the end of August, 2019( 5 mos. ago, after...

I am a72 year old woman. I have never had a creatinine or BUN elevation, and a e...

redhed72

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for January 2020

My Ultrasound Report

Curious

First Face-to-Face With Other CKD Patients

Potassium and Nausea in CKD 4

Potassium level high

Need help understanding my symptoms

What preparations before test?

Apple Cider Vinegar - Is it safe for CKD Sufferers?

Dates question

Change in GFR

Scared to death

LIVING WELL WITH DIALYSIS

Worried

CKD vs Diabetes Eating

What could cause a sudden spike in glucose for people with end stage renal disease

KIDNEY FRIENDLY COOKING WEBINAR

B2M levels

Crazy results

Snacking

Kidney School

technology for the generation of new kidney tissue

Bosniak scores

What To Ask A Dietician Before Going With One?

What numbers on Tests should we really be worried about?

Badly in need advise/ support for alternative method not to go on dialysis.

Hernia

What time of day do you have labs drawn?

Polycystic Kidney Disease Stage 4 - At A Loss!!

Hernia

Louisa question

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