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Q: Kidney disease TIPS, treatments and resources
asked by: admin on April 18th, 2008
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^Serenity^
replied on April 18th, 2008
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Hi everyone

Here are a couple of good sites:

This one will help you determine your GFR
(you will need your lab reports to put the information in to calculate your GFR)

www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/gfr_cal culator.cfm

This site offers tutorials on kidney conditions

www.kidneyschool.org/
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aflsh
replied on May 14th, 2008
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For those in Canada there is also

www.kidney.ca/

I think it is important to find a Doctor that you are comfortable with. Also, know your creatinine levels and your GFR.
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tuffy
replied on August 30th, 2008
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lipotripsy
could you explain this procedure and its cost
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RebeccaShriver
replied on September 30th, 2009
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Hi my name is Rebecca and I have kidney failure. The best thing to do if you have or may have kidney failure is to go see a doctor. But you may also talk to someone with kidney failure. Depending on your doctor depends on the cost. Your creatinine levels will sometimes go up, but you can be put on a list for a kidney. Sometimes it may seem like you don't want to deal with it. But kidney failure is important. And if you need to talk more about it you can write me I would be happy to help people. Like i said i have kidney failure. I have a kidney transplant.
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passkidney_stones
replied on October 3rd, 2009
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Initial treatment

One of the most important parts of treatment for chronic kidney disease is to control the disease that is causing it. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you and your doctor will develop a plan to aggressively treat and manage your condition to help slow additional damage to your kidneys.

Your doctor will also check you for other conditions or diseases that may cause kidney damage, including a blockage (obstruction) in the urinary tract or long-term use of medicines that can damage the kidneys, such as some antibiotics or pain relievers (such as NSAIDs).

You can take steps at home to help control your kidney disease:

* Follow an eating plan that is good for your kidneys. A dietitian can help you make an eating plan with the right amounts of sodium, fluids, and protein. For more information, see:

Chronic kidney disease: Changing your diet.

* Make exercise a routine part of your life. Try to do at least 2½ hours a week of moderate exercise.4 One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. It's fine to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day and week. Work with your doctor or other health professional to design an exercise program that is right for you. Exercise may help you control diabetes and high blood pressure, which can lead to kidney disease.
* Avoid taking medicines that can damage your kidneys, like ibuprofen (such as Advil), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and celecoxib (Celebrex). Be sure your doctor knows about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and herbs that you are taking.
* Avoid dehydration. Get treatment right away for illnesses, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or fever, that can cause you to lose fluids. Be especially careful when you exercise or during hot weather.
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