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Kidney Disorders

This forum is the right place to discuss congenital and acquired kidney disorders like congenital hydronephrosis, congenital obstruction of the urinary tract, a duplicated ureter, Polycystic kidney disease, Renal dysplasia, acquired diabetic nephropathy, hydronephrosis, kidney stones, kidney tumors, pyelonephritis kidney infection and renal failure.

STEROID free protocol for kidney transplants

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who is on this? I'm on 5mg of prednisone, 2.5mg of prograf and 500mg of cellcept. I am desperate to get off of prednisone. I had 4 treatments of Zenopac (sp?). If you're on a steroid free treatment, what medications are you taking? And how much Zenopac did you take?

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Can kidney stones cause polycystic kidney disease?

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Hello! My father felt strong pain in his lower back two days ago and we rushed him to hospital where he was diagnosed to have kidney stones. He was given some pain killers and sent home because doctor said that the stones are not very large and that with right home treatment they will be passed in a...

by User avatar augustina50265411

I think this might be a kidney infection.

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SOOO, for the past week I've been having pain in my groin area I guess, is where its at. Like after I urinate it hurts when I walk not too bad but sometimes it goes away & I was supposed to start my period two days ago but still haven't.? & Im not pregnant because I have never had...

by User avatar hannahgrace

Pregnant with twins, and at risk of being put on dialysis

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I'm 32 years old, have Lupus Nephritis, and I'm pregnant with twins. I only have 23% of my kidneys working. I have 1 in 3 chance of being put on dialysis before the end of my pregnancy. That terrifies me! I've read some posts of other woman who are currently on dialysis and who want...

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Blood after masturbation

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i masturbated with a carrot and theres slight blood on my knickers when when ive had sex ive always used protection  i recently had surgery to remove kidney stones can the operation have anything to do with it i need advive please thanks

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Kidney - Urine Sample?

Hey everyone, I seen a nurse at our doctors last week, and my blood pressure is still a high. I've been given the tablets I was already taking, and have to take them as usual until Tuesday. The doctor I have been seeing wasn't in, so the nurse spoke to this other doctor, and he wants to keep...

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Sore Bladder and Kidneys no infection??

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I have had a sore bladder and kidneys on and off for over a month.  I went to the walk in clinic and he just gave me a prescription and that was all.  After 3 days on med's my urine test came back (the one I gave before I went on med's) and there was no trace of bacteria.  Why is my...

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Side effects from the stent removal?

I had a kidney stone removed last Tuesday and went back to the hospital today to get the stent removed. I learned that I have 6 more kidney stones. Before I left the hospital I asked the nurse if there were any side effects from the stent removal that I needed to be aware of and was told no. I came...

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What is te best diet when suffering from alcaptonuria?

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I have heard on various occasions that those suffering from alcaptonuria greatly benefit from following a special diet. So, what is the best diet for alcaptonuria patients? Can anyone give me more details, with examples of recipes and the like? I have heard this is a great website for looking stuff...

by User avatar ashleigh1042182622

Ureteroscopy today, pain intense, stent in kidney because of swollenness. any remedies?

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Hi, I had a 3mm kidney stone that I wasn't able to pass because my kidney was too swollen and it was stuck at the tip, so the urologist went in and took it out with a scope, and put a stent in from my kidney to my bladder because it was swollen to help my pee go along and whatever. I'm a...

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