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With CKD 4 and at 86 I have thus far avoided dialysis and as previously stated do not intend to go down that path. My last eGFR test had a...

Pig Kidneys

I just got this report and thought I’d share it and ask what you all think about this direction in transplants. https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-02-07&mh=d5d794c0cbfb7667454f6a989b927286&zdee=gAAAAABm4uU4oYO4atZaCjSAis94fUefdwZGwG6H2K12lZ0aLPs7GY6XUjqYhGnXGNDIHf425DAbAK...

Back/side/ flank pain?

I have horrible side/flank pain especially on my left side. Anyone else experience this? The only thing to relieve this is using a heating pad. Any suggestions for relief when...

Dialysis abroad

Hi, I hope this is the right place to post my question as I'd be very grateful for any help I can get. My partner of 8 years, who lives...

What do you wish others knew about life with chronic kidney disease?

If a person is not directly impacted by chronic kidney disease, as a person living with it or caregiving for someone who does, it's hard to understand what it's like...

What are good hydration drinks?

What areas of life has CKD impacted?

Chronic kidney disease can impact many different aspects of life. In what areas of your life has CKD affected? What areas of impact would you like to bring more awareness...

I was exposed to firefighting foam and jet fuel. Could this have caused my CKD

Newly diagnosed and terrified

Hello. I'm looking for some comfort because what I read on the internet about kidney disease is very bad. I had blood in the urine from the glomeruli of the...

Dialysis

At 86 and at stage 4 CKD I had decided I would not engage in dialysis. This last week I came across the item below. I would be interested to...

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