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Anyone with CKD can give me answers or advise?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 27, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
@sallylynn, have you thought about asking your doc for a referral to a nephrologist? A neph could order several studies to see what's going on. I have CKD with an eGFR in the 30s and am very happy about that considering I once was on dialysis and at stage 5 but I do have itching we think is related to decreased renal function. A neph might be able to tell you more.
Also, have you considered finding out about a renal diet? This has helped me a great deal.
Best wishes in your search for answers.
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Hi Kamama. I am home from ER. All my tests came back ok. Praise God. They did say I have nephropathy but do not have an answer to as why. They ran about 10 tests including urinalysis .They didn't relate my itching, tingling, burning, pins and needles to my kidneys. They prescribed gabapentin for me. If this does not help, they advised my Primary refers me to a neurologist. Although I feel relief of my test results, I am in the dark why I have this. The doctor said the bone pain is probably do the nephropathy. They gave me medicine at the hospital to ease the symptoms, but I still have the symptoms. I wish to thank you for response, that was very kind.
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Not yet. This started almost a month ago. I was in ER July 28, and talked to the Doctor about this and he just prescribed benedryl. I asked him point blank is this related to my kidney function and he said no. They just sent me home. I am leaving for the ER now. When I get home I will let you know what they said.
I have researched the renal diet and I have made adjustments.