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Thank you, I've not had any illnesses, but I have been taking SSRIs for depression for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129676/

Discussion: GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

I am stage 4 CKD and will have 3 to 4 MRI’s this year to check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122123/

Discussion: Contrast dye and kidney disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I have read updated current information from reliable sources that legumes are fine in moderation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096936/

Discussion: Is it kidney or back pain?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I too have 3rd stage due to my disease: Relapsing Polychondritis (autoimmune). I try to eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084842/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Carole@learn Don't know what I'm doing, first time. Just found out I have Stg 3b CKD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084615/

Discussion: correlation between creatinine and eGFR

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I appreciate this response. My c cystatin test GFR was 35. Taken at the same blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073239/

Discussion: Living Long-Term at Stage 4 Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 23, 2024

I am 73, low blood pressure, 113 lbs, 5'4", active, no diabetes, CKD stage was 3b....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046205/

Discussion: Kidney function

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Posted: Apr 6, 2024

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018 with a GFR of 15 and hemoglobin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027766/

Discussion: Procrit for low hemoglobin

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I'm on around 12 meds for 4 co-morbidities - and for limiting the effects of them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084974/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Yes labs do make a difference! Out of the blue on a routine blood work up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054298/

Discussion: Kidney function

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

Hey everyone: Just to share my experience. I have been diagnosed with CKD stage 2, along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003645/

Discussion: My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

@gingerw I thought oranges and orange juice were no no's for CKD because of high potassium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864276/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 22, 2023

I would like to know how you improved your egfr and creatinine so much. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857351/

Discussion: GFR dropped 5 more points and I don't know why.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018. Thankfully, due to diet and increased hydration,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852922/

Discussion: Gout meds to lower uric acid and chronic kidney disease

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Posted: May 2, 2023

I live in Washington state so I don’t regularly see a doctor at Mayo Clinic for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847068/

Discussion: Recommendation for PKD doctor

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I am 54. I was diagnosed after seeing a doctor for continuing back pain. He decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813935/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

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Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Thank you so much for letting me know of your experience. Since my nephrologist has no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809233/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

My Nephrologist wants me to take a kidney biopsy since he has no clue what caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807901/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I’m at such a loss with the subject of CKD and getting help for it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805254/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

@jeffh ~ So glad you are feeling a bit more at ease. I asked my Primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798021/

Discussion: GFR dropped 19 points in less than a year: What does this mean?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

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