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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

Hi Trinity. My armpit is NEPA just outside of Harvey's Lake. I am also 67 but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90207/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18, 2020

Thanks you have been very helpful to me..I appreciate knowing about shell fish..etc..that's a big help!..and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208036/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 27, 2018

As the author, I was interested in unusual or irksome side effects from Jardiance. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351537/

Discussion: Jardiance for stage 3a CKD or Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

@gingerw @cehunt57 @ralfie A drop in kidney function absolutely can be caused by factors other than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246642/

Discussion: Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

@sultanvr I am diabetic (50ish years) and have a history of high blood pressure, as Ginger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226598/

Discussion: Can Low Blood Sugar and Too Much Water Decrease EFGR?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Feb 1, 2025

Agree with you, susangail53. I am in 4th stage, GFR 25. I will not go on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149711/

Discussion: Kidney numbers dropped

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

No, I didn't have any risk factors for a malignancy, so I wasn't too concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135073/

Discussion: Discrepancy in size of tumor

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

It is with much interest that I read comments that are entered either before or after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112939/

Discussion: I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

I discovered I had Stage 3a CKD by accident, on a routine hospital check-up prior to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084614/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

What was his eGFR previously? How long ago was his last test. Also, blood flow through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866895/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 26, 2023

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