I have a relative being operated in RN Tagore Hospital. He has CKD Stage 5 and Typhoid. He is suffering from Gall Bladder Stone and Diabetes since last 5 years. The Hospital is pushing us to do the Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing which they are saying will cost us 1 lakh. What should I do? I feel they are commercialising everything and I want a second opinion on this.
Last week, my 74 y/o parent ended up in the hospital. Potassium was at 9, creatinine was above 7 and eGFR was 7 (forgive me if the name is incorrect). They were in the hospital for4.5 days. Left with a catheter due to an obstructed urethra. I believe the numbers at the time of discharge were 3.8 for potassium, 5+ for creatinine and 11 on the eGFR. Obviously they are in very rough shape and very weak.
Some other information that we gleaned (getting any is a nightmare) is that in June (?) they had an eGFR of 40.
So, what can we expect? I’m assuming the kidney function is forever going to be low. Is there a chance it can ever get to levels where dialysis is off the table?
Any other advice/info would be great.
Hello! I’m an avid kidney stone (calcium oxalate) producer 😂. I’ve had several stones surgically removed, most recently last February. I’m now at the point where I’ve been working with a nutritionist and actively monitoring my diet and water intake, along with taking potassium citrate daily.
The frustrating part is trying to balance everything. Between being a woman, the amount of water I’m supposed to drink (which I never seem to hit 😩), and all of the dietary restrictions, I’ve actually gained weight instead of losing it.
I was told that a high-protein, low-carb diet wouldn’t necessarily work for me because I still need to meet my daily caloric needs while being mindful of my kidney stone risk. So right now, I’m doing moderate protein, moderate carbs, and lots of vegetables.
Has anyone else dealt with calcium oxalate kidney stones while also trying to lose weight? If so, what has worked for you? I’d love to hear how you’re managing your weight while navigating all of these dietary restrictions!
Hi folks!
In my recent report my s.creatinine is 6.82 and egfr is 11.
It’s been 2 year when I was diagnosed with CKD ( doctors assuming) biopsy has not been done because of small size and lost of cmd (corticomedullary differentiation).
Now I’m quite anxious. Can anyone tell me in which surgeon I should pick for my transplant in north India ( Delhi ncr).
My mother is living donor with matching blood group.
Thanks for reading guys.
I was diagnosed with hydronephrosis, by a random MRI for something else. I have no symptoms, no pain. I went to a urologist who ordered tests and CT scan with contrast. Blood tests and urine are fine, no blood in urine. He said I need to have a procedure in outpatient where he goes in and removes the scar tissue that is showing as that is what is narrowing my ureter and causing the hydro. He said I will have to have a stent for 2 weeks. I’m scared of this, and worried about pain. He said this could have been caused by passing a stone( last one I knew of was 12 years ago) or from having a hysterectomy 3 years ago. Had anyone had a situation like this? I’m worried it won’t stop the hydro, and why do I have no symptoms?