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Somebody tell me why CKD stage 3a or 3b is no big deal.
The knee-jerk prescription of every healthcare provider I see is for me to "take some Ibuprofen" even though I've been doing that consistently since 1990....
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jan 11 5:18pm
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): How do I stop progression?
I was just rescent told I have stage 3 kidney disease,I felt the my world come to a stand still! I have 1 kidney lost...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Feb 22 3:25pm
What's it like to get a biopsy for IgA nephropathy?
I have stage 3 kidney disease and have been in stage 2 for 10 years. I'm getting a biopsy soon. I want to know your...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jun 24, 2019
Heart Patient just diagnosed with CKD Stage 3A-Pre diabetic
Hello, I'm a 70 yr old male with CAD and have 5 cardiac stents, two in the LAD (the widow maker). Just diagnosed with Stage...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Oct 24, 2022
Stem cells for Chronic Kidney failure children
My son is 4 years old and is on stage 3 of CKF. Does somebody know or has gone through the experience of stem cell...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jun 14, 2021
Fibrillary glomerulonephritis
I was just diagnosed with fibrillary glomerulonephritis. I have an appointment the 27 at the mayo clinic in Scottsdale. Has anyone ever been diagnosed with...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Feb 18 8:22pm
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 & Bladder
Last active: Sep 26, 2023
What is a good diet to keep potassium low.
My husband is diabetic and has to watch his potassium intake because his kidneys are at stage 3. He is 73 guit smoking 5 years...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Feb 16 4:32pm
Chronic Kidney Disease and high blood pressure: Any thoughts?
I have ckd stage 3. My blood pressure has been running higher than usual. Any thoughts? I have never had high blood pressure before.
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Nov 27, 2022
Kidney disease diets and kidney cleanses
I am new to all this; just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease about 6 months ago and I am looking for specific diets and...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Mar 10 1:40pm
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 & Bladder
Last active: Mar 29, 2024
Non-diabetic, CKD: What is salt substitute? How much sugar can I have?
What is salt substitute? How much sugar in teaspoons can I have per day. I am 84 years old and have been in stage 3...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Feb 7, 2023
Can I take cranberry juice for a bladder Infection while on warfarin?
My mom’s doctor told her to drink cranberry juice for a bladder infection. She has stage 3 kidney disease and is on warfarin. Is this...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jun 3, 2024
Why did my eGfr go up ?
I’m new here , my question is .. my eGfr has been in the 50’s for atleast two years . Six months ago it went...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Apr 14, 2024
Stage 3B -CKD-Cysts on the Kidneys-Doctor Didn't Seem Concerned
Hello, In March 2024 in response to a test which showed his EFGR at 43, his family doctor ordered an ultrasound on his kidneys. In...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jan 16 8:34pm
What to eat. Diabetic & 7 heart stents.
Just diagnosed with stage 3 CKD. Diabetic for 32 years. Have 7 heart stents. I get very little exercise but have a sitting eliptical. I...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Dec 12, 2023
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 & Bladder
Last active: Mar 30 2:05pm
IGA Kidney disease new drug Tarpeyo
I have stage 3 IGA kidney disease and will start taking a new drug that is supposed to drive it into remission: Tarpeyo. It is...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Nov 1, 2022