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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

Have been diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. Have been on prolia for more than 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098599/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

@kenzie Welcome to the club! I was in End Stage 5 from the first week that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449561/

Discussion: Foods that are not good for kidneys

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

@anet It's important to understand eGFR. There are 2 main kidney tests that are used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859078/

Discussion: What to do if EGFR is 19?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 13, 2023

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

What you have done is remarkable, and apparently a short time. Two things, in my opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773545/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

I was diagnosed with CKD stage 3a in January- GFR 48, a drop from 72 a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292220/

Discussion: Concern about Globulin-Predominant UPEP Proteinuria Pattern

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

You might consider seeing a urologist..I had a 4mm surprise kidney stone found during a CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1569654/

Discussion: Punctate kidney stone in left inferior pole

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: May 8 9:19am

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

I have had stage 5 CKD for 3 years now. Mine is the result of atypical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208021/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 7, 2018

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

@collegeprof ~ Thank you for the clarification. I will ask my Primary about the Cystatin C...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797589/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I'm on around 12 meds for 4 co-morbidities - and for limiting the effects of them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084974/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I am stage 4 CKD and will have 3 to 4 MRI’s this year to check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122123/

Discussion: Contrast dye and kidney disease

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

For me, it goes beyond the dietitian and nephrologist, but they are obviously important. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730011/

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

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

I have been a vegetarian for 45 years and I still lost a kidney and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253168/

Discussion: Plant based “meat”

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

@jennifer208 Is your appointment today? I hope you can gather some insightful information! I have an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290884/

Discussion: Fibrillary glomerulonephritis

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

I also find it very frustrating about all the conflicting information out there about oxylates. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748124/

Discussion: Oxalates in food

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

I too have 3rd stage due to my disease: Relapsing Polychondritis (autoimmune). I try to eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084842/

Discussion: Stage 3a kidney disease: looking for info

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I had a kidney removed this past January because of a 4cm growth that was found....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159522/

Discussion: Stage 3B -CKD-Cysts on the Kidneys-Doctor Didn't Seem Concerned

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

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