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I have had stage 5 CKD for 3 years now. Mine is the result of atypical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208021/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 7, 2018

@gwladj76 welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m so sorry to hear about your COVID and your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203640/

Discussion: Has anyone had kidney problems after having COVID or the vaccine?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 4 10:19am

@mrainne I am 67 also and have been diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195930/

Discussion: Living Organ Donation by Senior Citizens

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

The original post in 2022 had to do with Tacrolimus use for MCD. I’m not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217682/

Discussion: My new nephrologist wants to decrease my Tacrolimus dose.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 20 5:46pm

@like2dance2 have you had a Cystatin C done for the alternative version of the GFR? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007572/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I’ve been watching this discussion for a while now. A bit of background first: I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203368/

Discussion: Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 3 7:29pm

Not sure about stage 3a or 3b

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208878/

Discussion: Is there any groups on Chronic Kidney Disease

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Posted: Jan 11 8:41am

Thanks for your post. Helpful to find someone feeling like yourself. I have gotten the triple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007166/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

peach414144, 👋hi, possibly I can add some more info regarding secondary HPTH. I am 2 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150027/

Discussion: Can hyperparathyroidism be helped by removing the parathyroids? CKD

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Update to the above post from me, Vicki. If you have trouble finding it, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101264/

Discussion: Chronic UTI

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I'm on around 12 meds for 4 co-morbidities - and for limiting the effects of them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084974/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

My mom has stage 3b kidney disease and also severe osteoporosis. Her primary put her on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068573/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 15, 2024

Yes labs do make a difference! Out of the blue on a routine blood work up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054298/

Discussion: Kidney function

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

Hey everyone: Just to share my experience. I have been diagnosed with CKD stage 2, along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003645/

Discussion: My creatinine levels have gone up, my GFR has gone down to 40.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I have stage 4 CKD. My eGFR ranges from 25-30. Recently, I had symptoms of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964567/

Discussion: Chronic UTI

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3a CKD. My eGFR went from 45 to 53 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890219/

Discussion: My GFR Dropped from 54 to 44

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

@gingerw I thought oranges and orange juice were no no's for CKD because of high potassium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864276/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 22, 2023

I would like to know how you improved your egfr and creatinine so much. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857351/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018. Thankfully, due to diet and increased hydration,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852922/

Discussion: Gout meds to lower uric acid and chronic kidney disease

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 2, 2023

I live in Washington state so I don’t regularly see a doctor at Mayo Clinic for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847068/

Discussion: Recommendation for PKD doctor

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

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