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You want your GFR numbers to go up, not down. They indicate kidney function. When I...

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Discussion: Anyone had a UTI that is antibiotic resistant?

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Posted: Apr 12, 2022

I had dizziness at stage 3 when I started to exercise. My bp was quite low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/175035/

Discussion: Dizziness with ckd

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Posted: Nov 27, 2017

I was stage 3 with eGFR in the 50's for a long time before seeing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043732/

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

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Posted: Apr 1, 2024

66 GFR is very good, stage 2; drink at least 64 ounces of water daily, cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771961/

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

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Hi Poppy67 , I'm Johnmacc. Do you know your egfr # and your creatinine #? That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817579/

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

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Type 1 or 2 Diabetes? Stage 3 isn't that much of a concern for me, though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978382/

Discussion: What to eat. Diabetic & 7 heart stents.

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Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I was shocked when I read recent notes and documents on my Mayo portal which stated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111703/

Discussion: Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

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Posted: Feb 4, 2020

I understand your troubles in finding results of CKD. Many doctors do not tell the patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772406/

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

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Posted: Nov 12, 2022

kamama94, I want to say Welcome to Connect. I am happy that you have joined in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205014/

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

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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

From DaVita for Stage 3: 1. Count your calories. Adequate calories can either prevent weight loss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625046/

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

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Posted: Aug 10, 2021

@metawatch I had something very similar -- blood clots and blood in urine. Bacteria culture negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825470/

Discussion: Almost pure blood and blood clots in urine

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Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Re renal diet link, vegetarian renal diet I noticed that beans are recommended here as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178093/

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

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

@nssmir2 Welcome, I'm glad you found us. A food I found shortly after going mostly vegetarian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322882/

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

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Posted: Sep 26, 2020

Hi, I'm new to this forum. If you are still active here, can you tell me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032281/

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

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Posted: Mar 12, 2024

@teachaero Checking in with you to find out how your nephrology appointment went? Were you able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205179/

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

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Posted: Sep 20, 2019

Iam 79 years old and was diagnosed with stage 3 ckd five years ago . My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111632/

Discussion: Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

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Posted: Aug 24, 2016

I hover between stage 2 and stage 3 and try not to eat legumes. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081512/

Discussion: Is it kidney or back pain?

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Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I am following this too. My husband has stage 3 kidney disease and was told to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640770/

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

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Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Okay Bill. I have been taking the supplement that you mentioned for over a month. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279993/

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

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Posted: Apr 3, 2020

I am stage 3 and take amlodipine. It did not cause swelling for me. I lie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111709/

Discussion: Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?

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Posted: Feb 4, 2020

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