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I would respectfully disagree about CKD and not being able to improve. In 2018, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935270/

Discussion: How could eGFR numbers go up if you have chronic kidney disease?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

@kamama94 Without a doubt, my type 2 diabetes caused my kidney maladies. So several months ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918520/

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

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Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018 due to severe oxylate damage (GFR of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893664/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

@anet It's important to understand eGFR. There are 2 main kidney tests that are used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859078/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 13, 2023

My doctor nephrologist in PA was willing to order blood every 2 months, no issues. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857714/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had a similar drop recently though my GFR is lower at Stage 3B. My nephrologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843424/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD in 2018 with a GFR of 15 and Creatinine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841261/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I’m stage 3a ckd. Diagnosed 6 months ago. Currently so dizzy like I’ve had 3 cocktails....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836565/

Discussion: Dizziness with ckd

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

@nimblefoot Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. If I understand correctly, you are Stage 3A in kidney...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834794/

Discussion: Creatine and non diabetic ckd

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023

I'm in Stage 3a (maybe in 3b after my labwork from today comes in). I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805099/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798178/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

@collegeprof ~ Thank you for the clarification. I will ask my Primary about the Cystatin C...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797589/

Discussion: GFR dropp 19 points 63 to 44 in less than a year

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

You did not say how long you have had kidney disease or what stage. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767205/

Discussion: Running and gym workouts

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

As you have read here, there are many more food restrictions to consider for type 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762074/

Discussion: Diet for diabetes and stage 4 CKD - very confusing.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

You asked if low diastolic readings accompanied CKD. I should be the last person to respond...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757523/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

As others , have had numerous uti's. 1985 had radiation stage 2 cancer of cervix and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754634/

Discussion: Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I also find it very frustrating about all the conflicting information out there about oxylates. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748124/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

I have been diagnosed with a growth in my kidney 3cm. They are waiting for 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747791/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

@ldrlaw, I, too, have been on dialysis when my CKD went from Stage III to Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747373/

Discussion: Dialysis: What type of dialysis are you on?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

If that is your only problem, meaning, you do not have diabetes, it’s not that difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741682/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

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