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Should I go to Mayo? Chronic Kidney Disease
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
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Diagnosed with MCD and started on Tacrolimus
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: 23 hours ago
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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
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CKD 3, left 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
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Supplements and Kidney Disease
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
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Protein in urine
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
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GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years
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
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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
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Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin
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
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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