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Proper kidney diet
On August 10, 2023, I had my kidney removed for cancerous tumor that was small and did not spread. I am searching for what I...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Sep 25, 2023
Persistent kidney stones despite low ox diet
I keep getting stones despite being on a low oxalate diet. Been to 3 nephrologists each whim told me a different thing. Last one thinks...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Oct 11, 2023
One kidney left: Any tips on diet? Testing required?
What should I eat & what supplements/herbs should I be taking? Also what is the best blood work to have done besides the standard “GFR”
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Feb 8, 2023
I am looking to join a kidney Support Group
I am looking to join a kidney support group that addresses questions of proactive lifestyle, diet and exercise. I have a level 3b chronic Kidney...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: 3 hours ago
Anyone else have a complicated kidney condition?
This maybe long I want to warn ok in 2010 I had a hysterectomy was really sick and bad kidney pain throughout recovery went to...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Dec 4, 2025
I’m at stage 3b kidney function with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Is anyone on Ketogenic Diet for chronic kidney disease? Dr. Weimbs has the Ren.Nu program:low carb. My renal dietician is willing to help me do...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 29, 2024
Promises of improved kidney function?
Is anyone aware of the naturopath with Kidney Disease Solutions at Kidney solution.net. ? He is promoting a book and diet that participants say are...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: May 18, 2025
Understanding GFR and kidney disease: What's normal?
Just officially diagnosed ckd stage 3 June this year but doc has been monitoring. December 2018 GFR 56. June 2020 GFR 48. Was not given...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Jun 27, 2023
Declining gfr
Hi I am 37year old female and I have RA which is well under control( all my inflammatory are normal) . I do take hydroxycloriquine...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 13, 2025
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and future planning
Hello am new to the group. My story is that am a pkd patient at stage 3 with clearace at 175. I've been on salt...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Sep 26, 2023
Living Long-Term at Stage 4 Kidney Disease
Hi, I've contributed to several discussions regarding kidney disease at various stages. I'm interested in experiences living long-term at stage 4. My eGFR (creatinine) is...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: May 23, 2024
Does anyone else struggle more with the emotional side of CKD.
I've spent a lot of time reading through the discussions here, and one thing that really stands out is how differently people experience chronic kidney...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Aug 17 10:13am
Recurring kidney stones and Randall plague
I’m so frustrated with my kidney stones situation. Getting the doctors also frustrated. I’m creating and passing them every 2 months. They keep telling me...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Jul 18 8:19pm
Plant based “meat”
I’m ckd stage 3a - I’ve been on a plant based diet and it’s helped the protein in my urine numbers and it’s been suggested...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 16, 2025
Starting Peritoneal Dialysis: What do I need to know?
Have just has surgery to install a catheter for Parenteral Dialysis. Will have to wait 3 weeks for healing. I have a really good group...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 5, 2025
Exercise and Creatinine
My creatinine rises when I exercise. I walk every day and swim 3 times/a week. Creatinine goes up because of muscle strain. Am I damaging...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Aug 9, 2023
Will radiation from medical procedures affect my kidneys?
My current eGFR is 25. I question any medical procedure involving radiation if not necessary. My reasoning is: that I've been getting mammograms for 30+...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Nov 5, 2023
How does GFR move up and down so dramatically?
Hello! I've been reading many posts saying GFR has improved pretty dramatically. I was told kidneys do not repair themselves or get better. I have...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Apr 11 10:36am
Protein in my Urine
I recently did a blood test I've had high blood pressure for a long time (don't know how long to be honest) I tested it...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 19 2:41pm
Why take NOT take notice when eGFR is under 90 rather than 60?
From my reading, it appears that "normal" eGFR is 90 or even above.Meanwhile the reference range for blood testing is 60 or above...and then you...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Mar 30, 2025