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@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

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

@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

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?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

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)

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 22, 2025

@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

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

HI Ginger, you seem to be well informed about all this kidney stuff so I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654966/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

@nichama74, I can imagine you're in shock to hear you now have CKD after donating your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744668/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

I was diagnosed with CKD about 15 years ago. About 10 years it progressed to Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208034/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 27, 2018

I also found on annual CBC that I have stage 3 kidney problem. Again cardiologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085391/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

The side effect may not be listed until enough people complain of the issue. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718489/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 22 11:42pm

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