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Is There A Medicine From China Effective For Kidney Failure Patients

Is There A Medicine From China Effective For Kidney Failure Patients

I am a kidney failure patient and from America. In my country, my doctor told me there is no option for my condition besides dialysis and kidney transplant. But I do not want to undergo dialysis and kidney transplant. I hear that medical te...Read More

Kidneys Are Working At 67%: Why and What Treatment Should I Take

Kidneys Are Working At 67%: Why and What Treatment Should I Take

I was told by my doctor that my kidneys were at 67% and we need to get them up. What does this mean?...Read More

Kidney Cyst 6cm In PKD: Is There Anything To Worry About It

Kidney Cyst 6cm In PKD: Is There Anything To Worry About It

One of my friends has polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The largest cyst measures 6cm. Her doctor told there is no medicine or surgery for this disease. Is there anything to worry about it?...Read More

Hemodialysis: How Long Can You Remain Healthy

Hemodialysis: How Long Can You Remain Healthy

I have now been on hemodialysis for 13 years but I heard that the survival rate is usually about 15 years and then it starts to affect your heart. Does anyone know how long the longest surviving hemodialysis patient has remained on dialysis...Read More

Help Me Get Rid Of Side Effects Of Prednisone In Nephrotic Syndrome

Help Me Get Rid Of Side Effects Of Prednisone In Nephrotic Syndrome

Hi, I was diagnosed with kidney minimal change disease which is a nephrotic syndrome at the age of 12. My entire body had swollen up. I was on a steroid called prednisone for five years 120mg. Because of the side effects of prednisone, my f...Read More

10 Percent Kidney Function,Creatinine 700umol/L: Is Dialysis Required

10 Percent Kidney Function,Creatinine 700umol/L: Is Dialysis Required

I have Glomerulonephritis. I have 10 percent kidney function and the hospital wants me to go on dialysis. But I feel OK. Is dialysis required at this time?...Read More

Could the Cause Of Kidney Function Decline In PKD Be Tamiflu

Could the Cause Of Kidney Function Decline In PKD Be Tamiflu

My husband has PKD in December out family doctor gave him Tamiflu. My husband was getting sicker. We found out his kidneys were shutting down. Could the cause be Tamiflu?...Read More

Steroids, Fatigue In IgA Nephropathy: Had Anyone Else Had This Happen

Steroids, Fatigue In IgA Nephropathy: Had Anyone Else Had This Happen

I have been on daily steroids for the rapid aggressive form of IgA since the end of June. My arm and leg muscles constantly feel fatigued like I have over exercised them. They shake and I feel weak. Had anyone else had this happen?...Read More