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my daughter has mild left kidney hydronephrosis
Hello, I just found out that my daughter has mild left kidney hydronephrosis and was wondering if someone...More
Posted by An_250428
New - 12mm stone - Needing info please
New to the community. I am a 46 year old fm diagnosed 6 years ago with stones in both kidneys after an...More
Posted by toryinhampton
renal failure
My 81 year old mom has renal failure. I know the percentages are not accurate but that is all I have been given...More
Posted by mimzy43
Fluid behind right kidney
So I know that no one but my doctor can actually tell me why I have fluid behind my right kidney but today my...More
Posted by An_250169
Kidney test results
My wife recently had blood and urine test done. The test were ordered by her doctor. We received a call...More
Posted by ajwbinkley
kidney infections
Can men take levaquin for kidney infections without any side effects
Posted by blueslady117
kidney infections
Can men take levaquin for kidney infections without any side effects
Posted by blueslady117
New to this
My daighter is almost 3 months old. During an ultrasound when I was pregnant it was noticed that she only had...More
Posted by jillybug
Continuous kindey stones an other symptoms
ok so im a 21 year old female an this is my third time since april that ive been diagnosed with kidney stones....More
Posted by str8cee
Continuous kindey stones an other symptoms
ok so im a 21 year old female an this is my third time since april that ive been diagnosed with kidney stones....More
Posted by str8cee
Life with PKD at stage 4/5
Hi team...I would love to be in contact with others in this weird amazing predicament we call kidney failure....More
Posted by equinegem

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FSGS/Nephrotic Syndrome Patient Education Seminar ...
Hi Everyone, Plans are underway for the first NephCure Lunch and Learn Seminar of 2013, which will be held...More
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Hi Everyone, Plans are underway for the first NephCure Lunch and Learn Seminar of 2013, which will be held...More
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possible duplex left kidney banding just showed up...
My daughter had an ultrasound done of her kidneys and left one is showing banding, which never showed up...More
Posted by franiticmom
cyst on the kidney
I just had an mri done on my lower back and it had showed a 2 cm probable cyst at the lower pole of the left...More
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Kidney patients and Raspberry Ketone
I have a question my mother has a kidney disease, But she is tryn to lose work out, and she has a new wieght...More
Posted by bdjsu25
New here- My 23 Week Unborn Baby Diagnosed with Du...
Hi, folks! Boy, am I happy to find this group. I've been lurking for a day or two, trying to familiarize...More
Posted by shtetlfabulous
my baby one kidney is not working
Hi, My baby rt kidney is not working, lt kidney is working 100%, what kind of problems we face that, not...More
Posted by shiva2006
diet for Husband
My husband was recently released from the hospital on a soft renal diet. He has kidney disease, diabetes, and...More
Posted by lturner62
Strong, smelly urine, no infection, ongoing flank ...
For the past couple of months I have been having abdominal aches as well as flank and back aches, on a daily...More
Posted by deanne65
Strong, smelly urine, no infection, ongoing flank ...
It has been a while since I posted here is my history and current status: For the longest time I have been...More
Posted by deanne65
Gitlemans Syndrome
Hello all, I am new to this board. I was just diagnosed with Gitlemans Syndrome last week by a hospital...More
Posted by An_249327
cough
I have a cold and a terrible dry cough..What can i take safely with Kidney Disease for a cough?
Posted by Anon_12802
I feel all alone and scared with CKD,Cant seem to ...
My thinking is becoming increasingly impaired lately,I dont have any ,energy.I call my Dr's office,and they...More
Posted by hulkster43
New To This Community
Hi, I am a rapid cycling bipolar I, extremely bad bipolar in all regards. I tried every drug on the...More
Posted by Doxielover10
low bp
I have a severe Kidney Disease and my BP has been high for years..I take 3 differnt medications 2x a day.Am,...More
Posted by Anon_12802
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Hello Everyone! My dad takes insulin shots twice a day and a friend recommended raspberry leaf tea to...More
Posted by colegial
bone pain
Hello Everyone,I now have moderate kidney disease.Can anyone tell me if pain in the knees,ankles,and hips...More
Posted by hulkster43

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before birth my gr grandson was Dx with grade 5 reflux bilaterally since then he has had 2 VCUG and renal scans he is 19 months old now and no improve...More

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contrast dye and polycystic kidney disease
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