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Update: Hubby asked me to go with him to his appt with nephrologist. Hubby’s gfr is...

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Discussion: When do you know if it is time to start dialysis with CKD?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Do anyone eat legumes with CKD STAGE 3a?

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Discussion: Is it kidney or back pain?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 27, 2024

Hello...I'm new to this site. My diagnosis of Stage 3B of kidney disease appeared on morning...

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 16, 2024

Hello, I am 69 years old turning 70 this August. I’ve been severely disabled for over...

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Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: May 13, 2024

Where do you live? This makes a difference. Ive gone thru this with my mom in...

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Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: May 10, 2024

kidney disease stage 3a diet - Wha can/can’t eat

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Like jsdms, I have no formal medical training so please understand that my comments come from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021870/

Discussion: Reason for GFR level to fluctuate from 20 to 57?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

Am in Stage 3B, have had major clinical depression most of my life and PTSD during...

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Discussion: Mood swings with PTSD while you have stage 4 kidney failure

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Hello Ginger, thank you for responding, much appreciated. Yes, that is correct, I was not as...

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Discussion: Anyone with CKD can give me answers or advise?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

@spudmato Trust me, some diuretic medications may cause a rapid decrease in eGFR for some patients....

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Discussion: My GFR Dropped from 54 to 44

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 3a CKD about 5 years ago when I was 72-73 and...

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Discussion: My nephrologist says i am too old for a transplant at 81. True?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 31, 2023

@badriv First, I have not heard nor told of Ayurveda by my nephrologist. I have been...

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Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Hello All, I've recently been diagnosed with Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis following a years worth of testing and...

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Discussion: Fibrillary glomerulonephritis

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Hi… new here. Diagnosed with Stage 3a CKD 6 months ago. Like you I was totally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832086/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I’ve never had stones, but was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018 due to severe...

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@marlinhampton, welcome back. I see that you are searching for answers to your previously asked question...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806457/

Discussion: Non-diabetic, CKD: What is salt substitute? How much sugar can I have?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

@cduke My experience was slightly different. Another doc had ordered an MRI or CAT scan with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804695/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I finally found the right website to learn about stage 3b kidney disease which I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784030/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

@collegeprof Bless you! Thank you in advance for asking me to share. I am happy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759407/

Discussion: Foods to eat to keep creatinine level down

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hello: Julie Chitwood @billchitwood I am kidney transplant recipient ( my wife donated her kidney .....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756166/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

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