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ECT for Depression when You Have Kidney Disease

Hi everybody, I'm a 58 year-old male with an eGFR of 21. I had a partial nephrectomy (right kidney) last September to remove a cancer; the treatment was...

Hi everybody, I'm a 58 year-old male with an eGFR of 21. I had a partial nephre...

Happy_Mouth

•13 hours ago

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my daughter

my daughter is 32 .her creatnine and bun were normal range but co2 way low.her egfr 60 .no diabetes,hpb,shes slightly heavy for her frame .am i worrying for...

my daughter is 32 .her creatnine and bun were normal range but co2 way low.her e...

S_dillow

•1 day ago

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Post Kidney Transplant

I had a kidney transplant 1 1/2 years ago it took over a year for all my numbers to stabilize to normal. Now I have achy joints and muscles everyday mostly...

I had a kidney transplant 1 1/2 years ago it took over a year for all my numbers...

Zbiguy

•2 days ago

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Sudden diagnosis of CKD3 a few months following adrenalectomy

My wife was borderline cushing's disease back in fall. For years she had a nodule on her adrenal gland that was creating significant health issues. Had surgery...

My wife was borderline cushing's disease back in fall. For years she had a nodul...

three4rd

•2 days ago

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KLOTHO

Does anyone know how I can get Klotho in Canada? The national health service is evasive about whether it's covered, what it might cost if it isn't covered and...

Does anyone know how I can get Klotho in Canada? The national health service is ...

BadderBoom

•2 days ago

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Ckd with one kidney

I am on 10mg per day Amlodepine. My blood pressure readings are 123/65/63. With just one kidney, eGFR is 46 PSA is 0. 7ug/l and Creatinine is127umol/l. On food...

I am on 10mg per day Amlodepine. My blood pressure readings are 123/65/63. With ...

Amsaved

•3 days ago

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CkD & Lisinopril

Hello, I am curious if anyone has gotten off of Linsinopril and seen an increase of their GFR. Ive been on the medication for six years now and my blood...

Hello, I am curious if anyone has gotten off of Linsinopril and seen an increase...

Cbailey

•3 days ago

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Ckd 2 and Amlodipine

I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressure. I've read there have been some evidence of calcium blockers contributing to...

I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressur...

Live4Hope

•3 days ago

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Need reassurance for upcoming fistula surgery

Hi! I am in CKD stage 5 and my last GFR was 13. Other than anemia, which I’ve been getting EPO injections and IV Iron for the past 1.5 years, and metabolic...

Hi! I am in CKD stage 5 and my last GFR was 13. Other than anemia, which I’ve ...

Sapphire187

•5 days ago

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CKD 2 eating one preferred meal every 1-2 weeks.

Hi all. Some of you have read and shared your input on my last post "CKD 2 and relationship" and I cannot thank everyone enough for their time. My partner and...

Hi all. Some of you have read and shared your input on my last post "CKD 2 and r...

Live4Hope

•7 days ago

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creatinelevels

anyone have any advice on howto lower creatine levels any advice would be appreciated thank you

anyone have any advice on howto lower creatine levels any advice would be apprec...

Tulip1111

•7 days ago

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update on ozempic

i was prescribed ozempic 2 mg last week and noticing a pain in my left side.both pcp and nephro assured me it was ok to take.came across an article on my news...

i was prescribed ozempic 2 mg last week and noticing a pain in my left side.both...

S_dillow

•8 days ago

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Chemo effects

After 2 chemo sessions (for a tumour in the pharynx) my creatinine has gone to 1.48.Does chemo damage the kidneys or will this return to normal when it...

After 2 chemo sessions (for a tumour in the pharynx) my creatinine has gone to 1...

normanbyrott

•9 days ago

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Contrast for CT Scan

I have stage 3a CKD. I had a kidney removed in 2022 due to renal cell carcinoma. I am currently having scans every 6 months. I have asked for no contrast due...

I have stage 3a CKD. I had a kidney removed in 2022 due to renal cell carcinoma....

gsapple23

•10 days ago

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BP issues.

So I've been on this forum for approximately 2 years.When I was first diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease, my blood pressure had exceeded 179 /90; my eGFR...

So I've been on this forum for approximately 2 years.When I was first diagnosed ...

Dana66CKD

•10 days ago

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Everything tastes salty

I'm 3 years post transplant and never salt any food . I know salt is in lots of foods but lately I have felt nearly everything I eat is salty and wondering if...

I'm 3 years post transplant and never salt any food . I know salt is in lots of...

Runquik123

•10 days ago

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S.hould I be concerned about my renal panel?

My pcp sent me to a nephrologist based on blood work in January. The nephrologist did blood and urine testing and said that my phosphorus was high but my...

My pcp sent me to a nephrologist based on blood work in January. The nephrologi...

lndlou

•11 days ago

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CKD 2 and relationship

Hey all, this isn't entirely kidney related but I feel like I need some support from the group. My dog got cancer in October and passed away a few weeks ago....

Hey all, this isn't entirely kidney related but I feel like I need some support ...

Live4Hope

•11 days ago

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Klotho awakening kidney dropd

Does anyone know how I can order them???

Tvland1

•12 days ago

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5htp and kidney disease

I have seen a small reference article stating that 5htp should not be taken by kidney patients. Has anyone had any experience or opinions about this....

I have seen a small reference article stating that 5htp should not be taken by k...

peggykd

•12 days ago

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Thoughts on Doctor's advice

Hi there. For starters, thank you everyone who has been so informative, supportive, and sharing their stories with me the last few weeks. It really put the...

Hi there. For starters, thank you everyone who has been so informative, supporti...

Live4Hope

•12 days ago

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Misspelling

perirenal pseudotumor of fat.

snoochy

•12 days ago

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perineal myxoid pseudotumor of fat

I have had CKD3B for 7 years. I am 76 years old. I suffered from end stage interstitial cystitis After battling it for 5 years. My ureters would back up...

I have had CKD3B for 7 years. I am 76 years old. I suffered from end stage inter...

snoochy

•12 days ago

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Adequacy collection test to see how well your dialysis prescription is working

My adequacy last time was 2.1 I know it needs to be 1.7 or above. I do PD manually. Just wanting to know what is a good number and how often you do the...

My adequacy last time was 2.1 I know it needs to be 1.7 or above. I do PD ma...

TDPowers

•12 days ago

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Stage 3 A chronic kidney disease

One year ago I had a GFR of 60+ . I had a bad fall that tore a foot tendon in half and is inoperable so I was using heavy doses of ibuprofen for pain. after...

One year ago I had a GFR of 60+ . I had a bad fall that tore a foot tendon in ...

mendobear53

•13 days ago

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My Story and Info if You Are Considering Home Hemodialysis!

My name is Rachel and at the age of 12, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called nephrotic syndrome. I began dialysis at 19 years old and went through...

My name is Rachel and at the age of 12, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disea...

Dialysis_Overcomer

•13 days ago

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Urination and anxiety

Hi EveryoneI'm having real anxiety about my dialysis sessions. Warning TMI 😳😳 Recently I have been having issues, when I go to the toilet. I thought it was a...

Hi EveryoneI'm having real anxiety about my dialysis sessions. Warning TMI 😳😳 ...

Ziggydoodah

•14 days ago

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Peritoneal dialysis catheter block

Hi everyone, for those on PD, have you had any catheter complications or blockages and how were they resolved? My father suddenly started to have his PD fluid...

Hi everyone, for those on PD, have you had any catheter complications or blockag...

Marbella17

•14 days ago

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Living with kidney disease

If you are considering at-home hemodialysis, please see my e-book with an enormous amount of information including what to expect from at-home hemodialysis,...

If you are considering at-home hemodialysis, please see my e-book with an enormo...

Dialysis_Overcomer

•14 days ago

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Blood pressure pills affecting kidney function

Hi everyone, my 78 year old mother has recently started taking apo-candesartan 8mg for high blood pressure and her kidney function has now diminished to the...

Hi everyone, my 78 year old mother has recently started taking apo-candesartan 8...

Ziggy88

•14 days ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

ECT for Depression when You Have Kidney Disease

my daughter

Post Kidney Transplant

Sudden diagnosis of CKD3 a few months following adrenalectomy

KLOTHO

Ckd with one kidney

CkD & Lisinopril

Ckd 2 and Amlodipine

Need reassurance for upcoming fistula surgery

CKD 2 eating one preferred meal every 1-2 weeks.

creatinelevels

update on ozempic

Chemo effects

Contrast for CT Scan

BP issues.

Everything tastes salty

S.hould I be concerned about my renal panel?

CKD 2 and relationship

Klotho awakening kidney dropd

5htp and kidney disease

Thoughts on Doctor's advice

Misspelling

perineal myxoid pseudotumor of fat

Adequacy collection test to see how well your dialysis prescription is working

Stage 3 A chronic kidney disease

My Story and Info if You Are Considering Home Hemodialysis!

Urination and anxiety

Peritoneal dialysis catheter block

Living with kidney disease

Blood pressure pills affecting kidney function

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