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@teachaero I think like @maxwell123 suggested, it is best to craft your own diet. I myself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267959/

Discussion: Stem Cell Treatment For CKD?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

My biggest symptom seems to be fatigue and I have some swelling in legs and feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267007/

Discussion: What's it like to get a biopsy for IgA nephropathy?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 23, 2019

@kamama94 From what I am reading in these posts, it sounds like most people are against...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111685/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 3, 2019

This thread has been informative for me. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD one year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205096/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

That’s great news! I wish I had those numbers. My Creatinine has been hovering around 2.9-3.0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/234429/

Discussion: concerned over rising creatinine level.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

I hear you. I'm type 1 diabetic since 1975 (with history of gastroparesis), post pancreas transplant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184124/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 10, 2018

butterfly225, you were wise to connect to this forum! I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy ten...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/133644/

Discussion: IGA Nephropathy

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 13, 2017

I would suggest that you contact Da Vita online. They deal with all these problems and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114372/

Discussion: Decrease in urine out put

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 20, 2016

Hi, I learned I had Polycystic Kidney Disease when I was around 30 years old. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030588/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I'm also 4th stage, GFR 27. I asked for a cystatin test to compare to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046983/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Agree with you, susangail53. I am in 4th stage, GFR 25. I will not go on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149711/

Discussion: Kidney numbers dropped

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

No, I didn't have any risk factors for a malignancy, so I wasn't too concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135073/

Discussion: Discrepancy in size of tumor

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

@thenazareneshul As you have read, we need to advocate for our own health. Not only nephrologists,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134161/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 31, 2024

It is with much interest that I read comments that are entered either before or after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112939/

Discussion: I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

Hello @mzacarias11368 and Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You know, some doctors find it hard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094865/

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

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

I discovered I had Stage 3a CKD by accident, on a routine hospital check-up prior to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084614/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I'm no pro at my stage 3a. I'm 83 and my gfr improved 18% just by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081220/

Discussion: Frustrated and Confused re Eating with CKD3

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

@b2byrne @cehunt57 Dapaglifozin is Farxiga here in the states and is popular with many endocrinologists and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078620/

Discussion: Stage 4 CKD

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 31, 2024

After reading the posts about c cystatin being more a more accurate kidney function test, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060345/

Discussion: CKD stage 3 diet

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 1, 2024

I have been dealing with burning 'Down there' since Nov. 4th. I have seen 8 different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035395/

Discussion: Mixed urogenital flora

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

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