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Because I have type 2 diabetes as well as CKD, I would think you should see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782328/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Hello @bdade59! Thanks for opening up about your CKD and cancer. I can't imagine going through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208035/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 27, 2018

@carolak I came across this discussion and it interested me. I have CKD stage 3 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489093/

Discussion: Kidney angiogram: What is it like? Why did you have it done?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 22 7:05pm

66 GFR is very good, stage 2; drink at least 64 ounces of water daily, cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771961/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I understand your troubles in finding results of CKD. Many doctors do not tell the patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772406/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

@nssmir2 Welcome, I'm glad you found us. A food I found shortly after going mostly vegetarian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322882/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

I hover between stage 2 and stage 3 and try not to eat legumes. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081512/

Discussion: Is it kidney or back pain?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Thanks!I always had a A1C around 6.2 until about 7 years ago then got it down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841823/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Good Morning, @bdade59. I want to extend a welcome to Mayo Connect. I am happy that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208020/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 7, 2018

Have you ever noticed that any time one part of the body is hurt or sick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489163/

Discussion: EGFR drop

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Posted: Jan 22 11:42pm

@jeffdief welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am diabetic and I have Stage 3 CKD. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499320/

Discussion: Creatinine levels

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Posted: Feb 6 9:19am

I have fluctuations between 35 and 55. The creatinine based eGFR is affected by hydration and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049425/

Discussion: Why did my eGfr go up ?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

From a diet perspective there are some basic rules that I follow (I am in Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933014/

Discussion: What can I eat?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Hi @nextchapter (I like the username!) I'm tagging fellow members like @elberkauf @goibib and @gingerw to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023731/

Discussion: Thin Membrane (kidney) Disease

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Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Absolutely. It's just all this stuff happening seemingly at once. But I've been on blood pressure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798199/

Discussion: GFR dropped 19 points in less than a year: What does this mean?

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Posted: Jan 17, 2023

There are other reasons for a decline in the creatinine-based GFR which is why that other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026630/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I appreciate the replies! I’m just beginning this journey. Last week at a wellness check my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353628/

Discussion: Jardiance for stage 3a CKD or Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

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Posted: Jul 22, 2025

I have and they didn't have a really good answer. I am in stage 3 so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945474/

Discussion: Surprise you have PKD

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

@janh72 I too see a nephrologist who monitors labs such as calcium, oxalates, potassium etc. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319549/

Discussion: How do you prevent kidney stones? Looking for advice

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

Hi, I'm Gina 55 years old, live in NW Minnesota. I have had kidney disease for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/195885/

Discussion: Started hemodialysis When do you get put on the transplant list?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 13, 2018

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