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What was his eGFR previously? How long ago was his last test. Also, blood flow through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866895/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 26, 2023

My husbands neph has been sort of doing the same thing saying that numbers are just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864189/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 21, 2023

From Healthline: "You may not be able to donate blood if your (tattoo) ink is less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852807/

Discussion: Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: May 1, 2023

Mine fluctuates between stage 3a, 3b, and twice fell into stage 4. Make sure the lab...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844848/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

@saucy Stage 3A at age 70 is not a death sentence, but a warning sign to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840652/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Doctors told me I am in a good place when I was in stage 3a. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807457/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Polycystic kidney disease Does anyone have this and know if it always leads to kidney failure....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800194/

Discussion: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and future planning

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Hi, I am not sure what GFR stands for in my kidney reading, I am at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798177/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

You went from stage 3a to stage 2. Great. I do not use ground beef in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790388/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

What you have done is remarkable, and apparently a short time. Two things, in my opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773545/

Discussion: Understanding GFR and kidney disease: What's normal?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

I also have stage 3a CKD. I was diagnosed when my primary care physician noticed a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755295/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

No need to be sorry about wordy. It takes a lot of words to tell what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736403/

Discussion: My kidney function went from 53 to 35 in 3 weeks: What next?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

I’m in 3rd Stage CKD, thanks to a doctor who put me on a pain medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735842/

Discussion: Veggies that are good for CKD3

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

Anyone have any comments about having gadolinium dye for MRI. Have stage 3a-3b kidney disease. Kidneys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735570/

Discussion: Veggies that are good for CKD3

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

I don’t believe cucumbers, blueberries and strawberries are high in oxylates. I use a list from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722586/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Great question. I think it’s tough to really know, especially as everyone’s condition can vary. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722584/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I had a serious urine retention crisis late last summer, which has been resolved but left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697981/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Yesterday I went to the Renaissance Faire with daughter, son and DIL. DIL had us all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683201/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

@julieprayer This discussion thread may be of help to you, found in our Kidney and Bladder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682149/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

My journey is totally different. I started acupuncture from a real Chinese doctor and PHd graduate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677563/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

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