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Am I wrong to be concerned about my Stage 3a CKD?
My eGFR took a drastic drop from 44 to 36. My doctor seems to be very blasé about. I asked if I needed a Nephrologist,...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jun 25 6:10pm
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
Helpful and trustworthy books about kidney disease and diet.
I was diagnosed 1 week ago with Stage 3 Kidney Disease. There is a huge amount of information to navigate through. Wanting to find reliable...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Aug 9 12:14am
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
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...
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Last active: Feb 16 4:32pm
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
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
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...
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Last active: Jul 17 9:59am
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
triple urine volume overnight
I have stage 3 CKD and a bladder that doesn't stretch. No overactive bladder events while awake, but overnight I'm up almost every hour due...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Apr 13, 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
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 & Bladder
Last active: Jun 27, 2023
CKD Stage and dialysis
I thought that your stage was based on your GFR. Mine is 29 so I thought I was in stage 4. When we saw our...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jul 11, 2024
Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified
Hello. I'm looking for some comfort because what I read on the internet about kidney disease is very bad. I had blood in the urine...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Apr 17 3:05pm
Looking for advice for best diet for kidney disease
I am recently diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease and am trying to compile a comprehensive list of foods to eat and to avoid. I’m...
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Last active: Aug 25 5:46pm
Smelly armpits
This may sound weird, but for the past two months I have had a really strong chemical smell in my armpits. No amount of washing,...
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Last active: 9 hours ago