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I’m am worried sick. My creatine protein ration is 211. My creatine is 1.05 and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194943/

Discussion: Is there any groups on Chronic Kidney Disease

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Posted: Dec 21, 2024

Hello: I had a kidney transplant last year. What has helped me is a plant-based diet....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464757/

Discussion: Creatinine levels

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

To my understanding, exercise, hydration and diet(protein intake) all can cause fluctuations in eGFR. My nephrologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049415/

Discussion: Why did my eGfr go up ?

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Posted: Apr 12, 2024

Good luck! I was fortunate to find an acupuncturist who also specializes in Chinese Herbs(not every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649179/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

I also need a low oxylate / low sodium diet. I just went through 2 laser...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241040/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

@charlie1234 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Yes, having a community here is important, and learning what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867759/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 27, 2023

I’m hoping it can help my numbers go up. Currently 39, 3B ckd. I’m not perfect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412917/

Discussion: Have you heard about molecular hydrogen water?

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Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Hi, I was diagnosed with CKD in 2019. My GFR was 63. I did research online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170935/

Discussion: How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?

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Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I am 84 and was told that I had CKD stage 3 after a total hysterectomie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883862/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I was told I had CKD when I had my first Calcium Oxide stone 6 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803206/

Discussion: Kidney stones and drinking 80 to 100 ounces daily.

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Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I take Thorne turmeric capsules and drink 1 single sip serving of Republic of Tea turmeric....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004266/

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

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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

@ldrlaw Thanks for popping in. Update: Haven't been on dialysis for several years as was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204369/

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

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Posted: Jan 5, 2025

thank you for your comments! I’ve been the three nephrologist in the past 10 or 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502590/

Discussion: Protein in my Urine

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 10 2:12pm

@marvinjsturing, I admire your strength and your attitude. It sounds to me that you are staying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208024/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

I a m 88 my Gfr is 58 this went up from 49. I have found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886120/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

@jolinda and @nssmir2 Lentils may need to be watched if you include them a lot on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322885/

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

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Posted: Sep 26, 2020

Thanks again for your help. Do you think its possible the bubbles could still be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200675/

Discussion: Protein in urine

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Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Great job @goldsba. I might recommend adding a nice bit of non meat protein to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845101/

Discussion: Mild kidney damage/stage 3a

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Posted: Apr 18, 2023

This is very interesting info as I am pre-prediaibtic (6.0)and CKD3 and was told everything was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888295/

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

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Posted: Jul 1, 2023

@trishanna Be your own advocate! As @gladiator14 told us, a change in diet helped the numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208056/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 2, 2020

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