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Two weeks ago, I had my quarterly testing for dialysis adequacy, seeing that I am doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004249/

Discussion: Dialysis - Stories and Questions

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

@anet It's important to understand eGFR. There are 2 main kidney tests that are used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859078/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 13, 2023

My doctor nephrologist in PA was willing to order blood every 2 months, no issues. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857714/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had a similar drop recently though my GFR is lower at Stage 3B. My nephrologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843424/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841261/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I'm in Stage 3a (maybe in 3b after my labwork from today comes in). I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805099/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@collegeprof ~ Thank you for the clarification. I will ask my Primary about the Cystatin C...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797589/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I also find it very frustrating about all the conflicting information out there about oxylates. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748124/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

@ldrlaw, I, too, have been on dialysis when my CKD went from Stage III to Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747373/

Discussion: Dialysis: What type of dialysis are you on?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

If that is your only problem, meaning, you do not have diabetes, it’s not that difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741682/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

Thank you for your reply I really appreciate it and thank you for taking the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727875/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

Because of my rare defects plus health issues like 3rd stage kidney disease, I’m on an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722927/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

Hard to handle kidney disease. Stage 3A-3B. High blood pressure. Doctor just gave me Altace. Took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649853/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Four months after my kidney transplant I discovered bladder cancer after a cysto which proved stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627320/

Discussion: Calyceal diverticulum

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Hi @kitmus I have CKD and I’m near Stage 4 with eGFR of 34. I developed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613679/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 3, 2021

I was diagnosed with stage 3a CKD last summer. My eGFR ranged from 30 to 50....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306688/

Discussion: Can efgr improve drastically?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 18, 2025

I am interested in what foods you described as "hard on your kidneys" I am stag...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298283/

Discussion: Kidney IGA nephropathy

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 6, 2025

I had the left kidney removed several years ago; I am now 75 years old. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202743/

Discussion: Doctor is concerned about Kidney GFR numbers: Should I be?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

Yes! Are you stage 3a or 3b?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175833/

Discussion: Is there any groups on Chronic Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

I hope you also get an endocrinologist and a good neurologist. Nephrologist might be needed. Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130209/

Discussion: GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

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