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CKD Stage 3B-Muscle Cramps?
Hello, My spouse has been diagnosed with stage 3B Chronic Kidney disease. He is also diabetic and struggles with keeping his numbers under control. He...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: Jan 24 3:37pm
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: 44 minutes ago
Jardiance for stage 3a CKD or Acute Kidney Injury (AKI);
A month after a nasty case of Norovirus on 12/23 my creatinine levels ramped up and my eGFR went from 77 to 35. Other than...
Support Group: Kidney & Bladder
Last active: 1 day ago
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
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
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: Jul 6 10:25am
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
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
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
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
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
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