Second time aroundI was "diagnosed" nearly 6 years ago. My eGFR was 48 and creatine was high. Went to nephrologist and they were not concerned at all. They said the usual things... By PAllen51 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My CKD JOURNEYI’ve had kidney stone surgery 3 times, lithotripsy, stents, and passed them! I’ve lived with extremely high blood for many years and taken many meds over the years to try... By Judymess51 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Not sure when it start - but wasn't informedAfter 25 years of spousal caregiver and his passing, it was time for me. I went for blood work thinking I might have Lyme, it was negative, but the doctor... By CommunityMemberc6311e2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
how it beganI went to my PCP at the time for a routine checkup. She ordered bloodwork, but by the time she caught my eGFR, I was already stage 3b. I was... By CommunityMember2a78aa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
lithium toxityI was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1965, hospitalized a total of about 10 years and for 2 weeks this year. I was given lithium and had the wrong dosage. I... By baychester1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Out of the BlueMarch 2022 - Blood test showed an EFR of 88 February 2023 - Blood test showed an EFR of 14 July 2023 - Blood test showed an EFR of 18... By Mine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
HopefulI'm 52. I have polycystic kidney disease. Also my 30 year old daughter and 27 year old son. Both myself and my daughter have insulin dependent diabetes, anemia, and severe... By CommunityMember9931581 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Alfred RitcherI am 59 years old and found out I am stage 4, near stage 5, I found out about 10 years ago I was stage 2, but have gotten kidney... By CommunityMember85801351 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
CKD: Born With Pelvic KidneyI was born with a pelvic kidney. I didn't learn this until I was 60. I used to get pain in my stomach. Mom said, "You have a cold in... By Lyndee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Tumor on bladder affected my kidneys..Early on a Saturday morning, I found myself barely able to stand up. I had no idea what was happening to me. I went to use the bathroom and I... By CommunityMember81fc051 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I'm not doctor but...I don't have a medical degree, but I am a strong advocate for myself and my health. It always seems like I'm the one that brings that to my doctor's... By amyableamy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Broken heartI mentioned to my wife's doctor that her left foot and ankle appears to be swelling, but the doctor never said anything. Although my wife had AD, and stopped eating... By CommunityMember1685f11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Suffer from CKDI suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) for the past 10 years and I'm just now trying to get my kidney numbers out of good normal level. I have been... By CommunityMembercf18531 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My CKD storyMy journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) began in the spring of 1986 when I was diagnosed with Berger’s disease. At this time, the disease was at stage 2. There... By CJSmith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Living with CKDAt the young age of 73, I'm currently living with stage 4 kidney disease. I'm not on dialysis and prayerfully I won't have to go on it. I have stopped... By Akua331 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Living with FSGSI was first diagnosed with minimal change disease (MCD) and, 3 years and 3 biopsies later, they finally diagnosed me with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). This is a rare incurable... By CommunityMemberb815fb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
God Gave Me the PowerI’ve struggled with kidney issues my whole life. I really wish I knew the depth of my childhood problems like the actual diagnosis, but I don’t. I just know I... By Cinders1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
WOW PRAISE LORD JESUS CHRISTGOD YOU BLESS ME TO BE ABLE TO COME AND HELP MY FATHER, HE HIS KIDNEY DISEASE NOW I HAVE STAGE THREE REALLY I'M TAKEN BACK IT ALL, WHAT A... By CommunityMember5abb301 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Nasty surprise2 weeks ago, I landed in the ER and was there for 6 hours having test after test, 1 diagnosis was that I was dehydrated. Then I find my kidneys... By Snootbag11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Short but not sweet!In 2003, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. After a 2nd opinion and biopsy, I had the left one removed. Right kidney is currently stage 3b with a GFR of... By CommunityMemberef2e721 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments