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Hello All, I am a 34 year old male with ESRD. GFR of 5. My electrolytes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823557/

Discussion: Intermittent Fasting with Chronic Kidney Disease

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I experienced blood in my urine to the point it looked like I was peeing black...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/78084/

Discussion: blood in urine with no cause

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 22, 2012

Responding mainly to @lizzylou69 and @davem I am diabetic and have stage 4 related chronic kidney...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187988/

Discussion: Driving and everyday chores, work?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

@kamama94, Hah, I didn't have to work at keeping my face expressionless at the ckd news...thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178167/

Discussion: Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Thanks for commenting. I’m 61. Also Thanks for the reassurance and my nephrologist has told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244391/

Discussion: Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 24 9:15am

Hi, I had a big panic when I was told I was CKD 3a and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207184/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 8 9:13pm

Dear Paul, In answer to your question about raising eGFR from 55 to 75, I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813314/

Discussion: Mild thickening of the bladder wall

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

@rosemarya, thank you for the introduction to @kamama94. It is flattering. From her postings that I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205037/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 17, 2018

Well, this is just my opinion now just my opinion to me it means whatever you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873179/

Discussion: My Kidney numbers dropped 25 numbers in 10 months

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Thanks, Dave. Good suggestions...the stairs are good exercise and good for us, unless they aren't. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329522/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

Hello Peggy, Your plight sounds dire! I am the same age as you and had back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264551/

Discussion: Passing urine when I pass wind or pass a stool

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

Hi @macarl, as others have mentioned, seeing a specialist is the best way to get an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120625/

Discussion: Low kidney function: What does it mean? Should I be worried?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 31, 2016

From Mayo Clinic's website, here is information on hemodialysis, which uses our blood to clean the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813206/

Discussion: Dialysis - Stories and Questions

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Just joined the UTI group through Mayo's. Wondering if you still have problems. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906708/

Discussion: Chronic UTI's after Chlamydia from five years ago

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi there, First of all, I want to say you’re not alone. My father is 71...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300653/

Discussion: Stage 3: Looking to promote kidney health

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 9 4:07pm

Hello @sheeb, I can only imagine how worried you must be! We are so glad you've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173136/

Discussion: GFR estimates: How can I improve them?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Oct 30, 2017

@billagreste, @darlingtondoll, @colleenyoung, @fiesty76, and everyone else, I can't find my earlier post about blueberries, cranberries,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280015/

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

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Apr 3, 2020

@jakedduck1, I am so sorry, Leonard! I wondered where you were. Several years ago sonograms and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189196/

Discussion: Kidney stones

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

@cavman9, @ldralaw, @beleza and all...Absolutely. Research Verified is the company in Norcross, Ga. They seem to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778437/

Discussion: Urinary track infection

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Hi Elizabeth - I agree with the frustration that Mayo PCP doesn't accept Medicare pts. Oh...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329499/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

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