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butterfly225, you were wise to connect to this forum! I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy ten...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/133644/

Discussion: IGA Nephropathy

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 13, 2017

I was diagnosed with Stage 3a CKD about 5 years ago when I was 72-73 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869847/

Discussion: My nephrologist says I'm too old for transplant at 81. True?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 31, 2023

On second thought maybe more water is needed. Is drinking more fluids okay with stage 3b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012618/

Discussion: Feeling light headed

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

@gingerw It’s been a while since we discussed tattoos but I am now the proud owner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007067/

Discussion: Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Thank you! I appreciate your help and I am waiting for a call with Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894698/

Discussion: Anyone have nutcracker syndrome?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I changed GP after he dismissed my concerns of GFR dropping 10 points in 3 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885316/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

While all CKD can be different, I’d suggest drinking 3-4L of water a day as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858517/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 12, 2023

I had completely normal blood word on 11/30/22 except sodium was low and had a UTI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840603/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

@livinglifeodb Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease can certainly send us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839843/

Discussion: Mild kidney damage/stage 3a

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

Thank you so much for your reply. I was informed I was a stone maker to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802878/

Discussion: Is kidney disease becoming an epidemic?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Thanks. I'm pushing to get the nephrology appt ASAP. That seems to be stuck a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798032/

Discussion: GFR dropped 19 points in less than a year: What does this mean?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

does anyone have bloated stomach with CKD? mine looks like watermelon. nephrologist sent me to urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755234/

Discussion: Kidney function

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

Drink 64 ounces of water a day. Since they did not tell you how much. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753360/

Discussion: Kidney function

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

You are only in Stage 3a, as am I. Have been told by visiting health people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736407/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Hi there Sue, I'm John. I've had stage 3a ckd for 10 yrs now. My Gfr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728106/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

@nscappa When I barely tipped into Stage 3A, I changed my regular diet to a renal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727854/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

Last year, I was prescribed a diuretic called Torsemide. As I understand, it is popular among...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723201/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD (GFR 16 and Creatinine 3.80) in March 2018 due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722394/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

As a Stage 4 am VERY concerned about halting the GFR decline, etc. Researched Chinese medicine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649892/

Discussion: Promises of improved kidney function?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

To everyone, I've lost my links to various pages and have been unable to find them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599676/

Discussion: What's your experience with dialysis? Give & get support here

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 6, 2021

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