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I've been getting mine from Cherry Bay Orchards through Amazon, 2 quarts for $44.99. Yours sounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855588/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 6, 2023

Hi Mignon. I can understand your circumstance, I am soon to turn 62yrs old. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284359/

Discussion: Stage 3/4 Kidney disease: I need support before my appointment

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 31, 2019

My experience is similar to that of @sammyloue. My eGFR dropped to below 10 from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863707/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 21, 2023

@lizzabeth I took the smaller diabetic dose of Farxiga prescribed by my endocrinologist rather than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151614/

Discussion: CKD stage 3 diet

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Again I always thought the beginnings of stage 3 were essentially normal over a certain age....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031239/

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

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Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I seem to have a primary doctor who I’m not sure is consistent. Tells me a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134285/

Discussion: Somebody tell me why CKD stage 3a or 3b is no big deal.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

@longlegs, I experienced a spell of repeated uti's several years after my kidney transplant. From my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220211/

Discussion: I have stage 3 kd now I get many urinary track infections

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

Rosemary, I believe that the GFR drop from 35 to 20 was caused by using Dexilant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111656/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 1, 2018

We have a great family doctor. However, he doesn't seem to set up follow-up appointments and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618900/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

@trishanna Be your own advocate! As @gladiator14 told us, a change in diet helped the numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208056/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 2, 2020

I guess because I'm new at this, it's all so confusing to me. I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205225/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 17, 2019

@cduke Not sure if you are working with PCP, nephrologist, or both. Something seems amiss when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805180/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Hello @sheeb, I can only imagine how worried you must be! We are so glad you've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173136/

Discussion: GFR estimates: How can I improve them?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 30, 2017

44 yrs old n just found out in June I have this along with stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115457/

Discussion: Anyone have nutcracker syndrome?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

@eirrol, I am stage 4 CKD now but about 3 years ago was in Stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788285/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

My nephrologist of a couple of years ago advised me to stay away from herbal supplements....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773774/

Discussion: Supplements and Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

@fcampo1957, I want to weclome you to Connect, and I commend you for looking for informtion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035115/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

@ weezielou, I lived with Type II diabetes over 30 years before I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184135/

Discussion: Diet for diabetes and stage 4 CKD - very confusing.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 6, 2018

Hello to all members, moderators, and mentors. I was informed by my new PCP that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178150/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

@kamama94 It's greatto hear your GFR has come back into Stage 3 range! You serve as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205130/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 3, 2019

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