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I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD (GFR 16 and Creatinine 3.80) in March 2018 due...

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Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

All of us with CKD 3a-3b seem to be having a similar experience. Our physicians aren't...

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Discussion: What are things I can do to live well with 3b kidney disease?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 28, 2022

Did you change your diet? That is the key part of fighting CKD, especially in Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711456/

Discussion: What are things I can do to live well with 3b kidney disease?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 25, 2022

I am confused. You want your GFRs to go UP not DOWN. You mentioned a decrease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707646/

Discussion: Finally In Remission: Is it possible for my kidney disease to improve?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 12, 2022

As a Stage 4 am VERY concerned about halting the GFR decline, etc. Researched Chinese medicine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649892/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

@csage1010, I had kidney transplant in May of this year. Prior to surgery, my lab works...

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Discussion: Magnesium Supplementation with Stage 3A CKD

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

Those are very good ideas! For some years now we have gone through this with online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641392/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 2, 2021

Thanks, Ginger! It sounds as if Metamucil is just fine, maybe even recommended, for someone in...

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Discussion: Help with constipation and CKD: Anything I can safely take?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

Hi, me too. Stage 3a. My primary care doctor didn't mention that my kidney function was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634714/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 11, 2021

If he will not visit the doctor, is he open to enrolling in hospice? Perhaps you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630019/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 25, 2021

Everything you said is true. My problem is l have not been able to get my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613581/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 3, 2021

To everyone, I've lost my links to various pages and have been unable to find them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599676/

Discussion: What's your experience with dialysis? Give & get support here

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 6, 2021

I am 66. In June 2020, I was diagnosed with stage 3a CKD with a GFR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329122/

Discussion: Intermittent Fasting with Chronic Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

I'm stage 3B CKD and have steel cut oats withbluberries/strawberries for breakfast, a salad every day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205426/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 3, 2020

I am 63 stage 4. For the past 4 years I have bounced between stages 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280059/

Discussion: Want to hear from others who have Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 11, 2020

@lagrange5 Good morning! Like you, I am in Stage 3b, hovering around eGFR of 34, due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189217/

Discussion: Kidney stones

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 3, 2020

Hi Trinity. My armpit is NEPA just outside of Harvey's Lake. I am also 67 but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90207/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18, 2020

Good morning to all. I am someone who lives with Stage 3b kidney disease, and often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111729/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

@veteran1950 First, thank you for your service. Which branch of the military were you in? Now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205358/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

I had mild CKD (stage 2) due to proteinuria. Not really sure the cause, but I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011746/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

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