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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...
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...
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...
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”
Can efgr improve drastically?
Hi, everyone my father was diagnosed with ckd and his efgr dropped from 44 to 29 over course of 6months, with strict diet and ongoing...
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...
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...
CKD renal cookbook
I was diagnosed with stage 3 CKD two years ago, now 3b with an eGFR of 40. The renal dietician was a dud (just drink...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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+...
How can I stabilize or improve my eGFR?
Hi, my eGFR came down from 38 to 28. My nephrologist put me on spironolactone 25mg to replace my Verapamil 180 mg, to stabilize my...
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