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Hi, I'm Gina 55 years old, live in NW Minnesota. I have had kidney disease for...

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Discussion: Transplant list

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 13, 2018

Welcome to Connect, @deanna21239. I'm tagging @oldkarl and @ujeeniack who have spoken about having CKD as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138230/

Discussion: Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 15, 2017

Can the CKD mentor please tell us why no nephrologists seem to even discuss diet. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715458/

Discussion: Looking for an app to help with what to eat for chronic kidney disease

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

I am also CKD stage 3 and a Type 2 diabetic. My GP put me in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111643/

Discussion: Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 4, 2017

Hi, I was diag. with stage 3 CKD this past summer. Quite a shock and overwhelming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205263/

Discussion: Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

HI Ginger, you seem to be well informed about all this kidney stuff so I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654966/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I’m in the same situation. Stage 3 kidney disease and it seems like the 3 nephrologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/175039/

Discussion: Dizziness with ckd

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 28, 2017

@nichama74, I can imagine you're in shock to hear you now have CKD after donating your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744668/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

I began acupuncture a couple of months ago for stage 3. This is a long term...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688244/

Discussion: CKD Stage 2, No known cause

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

@suebseab Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We're glad you found your way here. Do you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629181/

Discussion: Just diagnosed Stage 3 CKD: Should I be referred to a nephrologist?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Hello everyone. I am new to the discussion and Connect. I have stage 3 CKD and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236944/

Discussion: Foods to eat to keep creatinine level down

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 9, 2019

I was diagnosed with CKD about 15 years ago. About 10 years it progressed to Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208034/

Discussion: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): How do I stop progression?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 27, 2018

Since he is still showing in Stage 3 a he is a happy camper. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632107/

Discussion: Is Low Diastolic Blood Pressure common with Stage 3 or 4 CKD?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

I've beeen diagnosed with CKD for many years. My kidney function was further harmed when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243052/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 22 12:54pm

How would a protein leak be determined? He has bounced between Stage 3 a and b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662247/

Discussion: Is Low Diastolic Blood Pressure common with Stage 3 or 4 CKD?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

i am also a diabetic and have stage 3/4 kidney disease. I was diagnosed 3 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178144/

Discussion: Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

@ellerbracke I just lost the reply I was typing. Dang, I hate Mondays! Here is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055362/

Discussion: CKD stage 3 diet

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

@rosemarya Yes, different brands have different amounts of potassium, for instance, or phosphorus. One of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178113/

Discussion: Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 25, 2018

As with your experience, and those of others on this blog, my physician blew it off'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710769/

Discussion: Just diagnosed Stage 3 CKD: Should I be referred to a nephrologist?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 23, 2022

Suprapubic catheter placed 5 weeks ago due to enlarged bladder/urinary retention causing bilateral hydronephrosis. Also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865763/

Discussion: Neurogenic bladder and foley catheter

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 24, 2023

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