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Looking for a Nephrologist to work with me on Meds

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Last Active: Apr 30 6:29pm | Replies (25)
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my primary care physician does not have an nephrologist he can recommend.

I am presently taking lisinopril and Doxosin.

I would like to consider Farxiga.

i’ve recently lost 30 pounds and wanted to discuss a GLP-1 medication to help me maintain the weight loss.

My BMI is about 25 and my GFR is about 23.

Over the past 10 years no one has been able to tell me the cause of my CKD although they’ve ruled out polycystic nephritis with an ultrasound.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 3 2:52pm

@stuartbell Looking at the medications you list, am I correct that your dealing with cardiovascular issues, like high blood pressure? Congratulations on the weight loss! Continuing on that same regimen will more than likely help you maintain that weight loss. As your body adjusts to the new weight, I know from experience that we need to be even more vigilant.

High blood pressure issues could be the cause of your CKD. Reread my other post here to see the different causes.

I certainly can understand the reluctance of your doctors to get you on more medications! The fewer we have to be on, the better.
Ginger

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