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I was just recently diagnosed with stage 3B CKD. I was also told that my right kidney has atrophied. The only thing that I have been told by my doctor so far is only take Tylenol for pain, no other over the counter medications, and we will just keep an eye on it. Am I being needlessly concerned?
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, thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. A new diagnosis can be overwhelming and it's normal to be concerned. Finding the right management plan for you and early detection is important. When is your next appointment with your doctor? It may be worth having a conversation with your doctor to share your concerns and explore other ways you can be more actively involved in your kidney care. In the meantime, you may find this article to be helpful: https://chronic-kidney-disease.net/moderate-stage. It has some information about stage 3B. This article also might be helpful, as lifestyle changes can help prevent future kidney damage: https://chronic-kidney-disease.net/lifestyle-changes. If you have access to one, a renal dietitian may also be a great resource for some of the lifestyle changes. I hope this may help. Please keep us updated on how things go, if you feel comfortable doing so. Thinking of you, Minel (Team Member) 
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, Just checking in to see how you are doing? Were you able to see a doctor to see what was going on? Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member)
I was just diagnosed with Stage 3. I knew something was not right with me, but never in my life thought it was CKD.
I am so tired all the time. On top of that, I have hypothyroidism.Hi
, welcome to the community! Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. A new diagnosis can be quite shocking. I hope you're taking some time to process everything. I'm sure fatigue from CKD + hypothyroidism is a lot as well. Has your healthcare team been helpful so far? Please know the community is here for you if you have questions or need support. Thinking of you, Minel (Team Member) Hello
, Just following up to see how you are doing. Getting this diagnosis is not easy. I hope you were able to get a good healthcare team. We are here if you need us. Let us know how you are doing. Diane (Team Member)
Lawrence 'rick' Phillips
Lawrence 'rick' Phillips lives with his wife Sheryl in Indiana, USA. Rick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1974, Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1999, Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2016, and Chronic Kidney Disease in 2022. Rick advocates for the importance of fair access to medications and services in all three communities. Rick is a prior member of the Food and Drug Administration Patient Engagement Collaborative and a current member of the Arthritis Foundation Patient Engagement Collaborative. Rick's writing can be found at RADiabetes.com, AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, RheumatoidArthritis.net Chronic-Kidney-Disease.net.
Rick is also a sometimes cohost of the AIArthrhtis360 Talk Show podcast. Rick is often called on to discuss life with chronic illness, which he does with sincerity and humor, using his nearly one half century journey as a patient to illustrate his understanding of chronic illness.
Rick values his many associations with difference-makers in diabetes, arthritis, and chronic kidney disease communities. He loves his family, especially his wife of over 45 years, his two sons, and especially his three grandchildren. If you have a few days, ask Rick about one of them and if you have a year or so, ask him about all of them.Education:
1979 - BSPA – Indiana University
1989 – MPA – Indiana University
2012 – Ed.D. – Nova Southeastern UniversityI have just been diagnosed with ckd stage 3b . I also have degenerative disk disease and am going to a pain clinic to help with that. I havent seen a nephrologist yet but I probably will soon.
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, Just following up to see how you are doing. Were you able to see a nephrologist yet? I get to see one in November. Please let us know how you are doing. Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. Diane (Team Member)
