Kidney & Bladder: Discussions | Page 3

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-disease-stage-5/

hello My Primary care doctor just told me out of the blue that I had stage 5 kidney failure. He said I am so sorry;...

Last active: Jan 25, 2024

Should I go to Mayo? Chronic Kidney Disease

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I am 67 years old and recently diagnosed as Stage 3B. My Internist/nephrologist in Iowa always told me my GFR and Creatinine abnormal chemistries were...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Aug 28, 2020

Diagnosed with MCD and started on Tacrolimus

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Hello, I came across this support groups while searching for advice from people with MCD and tacrolimus. I was diagnosed with MCD 3 months ago...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: 8 hours ago

CKD 3, left kidney atrophy, recurrent kidney stones

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ckd-3left-kidney-atrophy-recurrent-kidney-stones/

Hi everyone, just wanted to get some input from everyone! My next nephrologist appt is August 19th! I would like to go in with a...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Jul 2, 2020

Supplements and Kidney Disease

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Herbal supplements do not always benefit the kidney disease patient, which is difficult for me to admit because I have been a member of the...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Dec 2, 2022

Protein in urine

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Hi, I joined this group today because I have questions and concerns about protein found in my urine. About 10 days ago, I noticed bubbles...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Jan 7 3:04pm

GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years

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I was diagnosed with CKD in November 2023 by my GP, and not informed about it. I found it in my clinical record when accessing...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Sep 1, 2024

Brand new to CKD Stage 3 Muscle spasms around heart and neck

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/brand-new-to-ckd-stage-3-muscle-spasms-around-heart-and-neck/

Hi everyone thank you for all your posts they are bringing me comfort. I feel really confused. I'm HIV+ and have been asymptomatic for a...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: May 4, 2019

Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin

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Officially diagnosed 1 year ago egfr was 51, now efgr at 40. I have basic blood panel done at 3 months and full blood work...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Mar 19 5:56pm

eGFR 29 and Stable - Mayo Clinic Follow-up

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/egfr-29-and-stable-mayo-clinic-follow-up/

I've posted several times. Quick recap: My local nephrologist diagnosed me with ADPKD. Mayo Clinic ordered a genetic test and it came back negative. I...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Aug 25, 2023

PT for Bladder/Pelvic Pain started today. Did it work for you?

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I am a 63 yr old female. Per my urologist's referral, I had my first visit with PT today. She gave me info on breathing,...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Jun 20, 2023

CKD, high creatinine and... seizures?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ckd-high-creatinine-and-seizures/

Hi. Sorry this is gonna be long. This is for my dad. Dad was diagnosed with CKD last April 2021. We've been controlling it by...

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Last active: Oct 30, 2023