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Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Feb 19, 2023 | Replies (36)
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@poon

Thank you so much for letting me know of your experience. Since my nephrologist has no clues why I have stage 3b, thus the biopsy. I think it has to do with taking Lunesta for over a year when my husband was homecare, stresses and high blood pressure and had covid in May 2022.
I am getting a second opinion from Stanford nephrology dept.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 10, 2023

@poon I am not a fan of unneeded medical procedures. Personally, I feel it is good you are seeking a second opinion before proceeding.

As you mentioned, some medications can cause or increase kidney issues over time. High blood pressure and diabetes are the top two underlying causes of kidney disease. Taking a good look at your labwork over the last two years, and seeing any trends that relate to BUN, eGFR, and creatinine, will go a long way to helping you and your medical team understand what has been developing.

I will be interested to hear from you, what you decide to do, and how the second opinion will play out. Meanwhile, eat healthy, following a diet low in salt, potassium, phosphorous and protein. Get moderate exercise and aim for good blood pressure!
Ginger

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