I was considering peritoneal dialysis, but have been told that it causes weight gain, especially in girth. But Im also needing to lose weight to qualify for a transplant. What should I do to prevent weight gain? Any advice?...Read More
Since Ibuprofen is not recommended when you have kidney disease, may I ask what pain medicines do you use. I have tried Aleve, Bayer, etc. but do not help like Advil does. In addition to having CKD, I have disc issues in my back and broke m...Read More
I am at stage 5 kidney disease, but not on dialysis. I have stabilized at about 10% kidney function, but am doing well, other than loss of weight and energy. I am on a transplant list. Anyone else out there in this situation (stage five but...Read More
My husband has polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Now he is having dialysis twice a week. Is there a chance for him not to go to dialysis?...Read More
My father is having kidney problem, and doctor is still to determine how much of kidney has failed. Can you suggest what herbs I can give him! He still has urine infection and high creatinine level....Read More
My creatinine has jumped from 1.4 to 2.4. please tell me what can I do to decrease my creatinine....Read More
I am 63, male with long history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Recently I am having persistent gout. My creatinine reading is 1.41 and uric acid is 7.7. I am regularly taking medicines for BP, diabetes, gout as well as 10 mg statin. Ho...Read More
Hello there, my grandmother had been suffering for kidney failure due to diabetes, what I dont understand is, how can there be some protein in her urine in the test result?...Read More