My name is John Riley, and I am a US Army Veteran who served a two-year enlistment in the Army during the Vietnam era from 1968-1970. I suffer from Stage 5 chronic kidney disease and am currently in need of a living donor to end the symptoms of my chronic kidney disease and avoid the need for dialysis. My family and I would be most appreciative if you could share this information on the importance of organ donation. Receiving an organ transplant would not only give me more years of life, but more importantly, improve my quality of life. A better quality of life means more quality time and memories made with family and loved ones. To learn more about becoming a living kidney donor, please visit my microsite with Donor Outreach for Veterans (DOVE) at www.dovetransplant.org/veterans/john-riley

hi there ,,,,,,,,had a urine test acr ,,,,test came back abnormal albumin microprotein 4.1 ,,apparently anything over 3.0 is elevated in the uk....doc said do another test in a months time ,anything to be worried about . blood tests came back normal ?,,,do have high blood pressure and diabetes opinions appreciated

I have been in kidney failure since 1977. GFR 38. Now 15. Lot of gout issues. My parathyroid is at 351. My question is how does parathyroid pain compair to gout.

Kidney infection anyone take augmentin for that if so did it work

I live in Canada for context. My creatinine levels have typically ranged between 78-84 umol/L and my eGFR between 72-81.

My last blood test showed creatinine at 69 umol/L and eGFR at 94. From what I gather, this is an improvement in both markers, but is that even possible? I'm starting to think the test was flawed.

Hi I'm 16 and my gfr is 77 I've been neglecting my health by drinking a lot of energy drink and maybe excess supplements (vitamins) and haven't been eating well If I start living a healthier life can I get it back to 100+ (im turning 17 next month Thanks I'll add a detail 3 days before the test I had a heavy bicep workout and my arm have both been really painful and sore (can't move them past 90° without heavy/moderate pain) does that have any effect also the egfr was calculated based of my creatinine level

Uric acid stones are a type of kidney stone caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the urine. When these stones obstruct the ureter, they can lead to severe pain and urinary complications. Diet plays a significant role in preventing and managing uric acid stones. Here are some foods to avoid:

• High-Sodium Foods: Excess sodium increases calcium levels in the urine, which can aggravate kidney stones. Steer clear of processed meats, canned foods, and fast food, as they often contain high salt content.
• Calcium Oxalate Foods: Though primarily linked to calcium oxalate stones, reducing oxalate-rich foods such as nuts, peanuts, and wheat bran may benefit overall kidney health.
• Animal Protein: Animal protein can elevate uric acid levels. Limiting beef, chicken, dairy products, and other animal-based foods can be beneficial. Consider incorporating plant-based proteins as alternatives.

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Adopting these dietary changes can help minimize the risk of uric acid stones and promote better kidney health. For personalized guidance, consult a leading urologist

My mid back has been hurting and my legs have been twitching. i woke up last night with bad mid back pain. i was taking a supplement called EDTA which can apparently hurt kidney's. im scared, but wanted to ask anyone what their kidney stones felt like?

I have had recurrent bilateral hydronephrosis, worse in the right kidney and ureter, but no known cause. There’s no infection present and no blood in my urine, couldn’t see any stones or obstructions on my CT scan. It’s very odd. I’ve had chronic back pain and pain in my right side, but no one can figure out what is causing this. I have a referral in to see a urology specialist, but it’s not for a month because the doctor I need to see took the entire month off for the holidays. Has anyone else experienced this? Or know anything about this condition?

Everything I read is related to an obstruction, infection, or a congenital defect, but we know it isn’t any those things. So now I am obsessing over what it could be and I have no clue at this point. This is my coping mechanism, share your wisdom please!

Please come out and get your kidneys checked & a physician consult if you're in the Westwood area! We are a UCLA Student Organization dedicated to providing free kidney health screenings to promote awareness for early detection of CKD. KDSAP stands for Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, and this is our first screening of the year! See you soon!

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Hi all! I wanted to share information about the SPOTLIGHT Study for LN, IgAN, or C3G which aims to study if an experimental potential treatment option can reduce protein excretion in the urine and reduce kidney function loss. Research sites are active and available in: Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Colorado, and Ohio! Here is the link to the study: https://app.patientwing.com/campaign/ln-igan-c3g You can submit a 5-minute application to see if you are pre-qualified for the study. Have a great day!

Is this a concern or is it normal. I'm 14 and I had this symptom since last year.

It started 2.5 years ago when he went of an annual check up to find microscopic blood in his urine, had an ultrasound of his kidneys and an Cystoscopy which showed nothing but some scaring but doc said it was nothing serious and told him not to hold in his pee cuz he use to do that at work. Anyway he developed back pain that would come and go( for months now) and had an mri a few weeks ago which also showed nothing but minor scoliosis. The past few days he started getting strong pain from what seems like it’s from his left kidney and it comes on really strong and then goes to mild and it goes away. He has very strong pain last night and I begged him to go to urgent care but he said he doesn’t want to today. So I’m scheduling something for him tomorrow. I’m really scared to what it could be and really annoying at my husband for not getting himself checked out when he knows he is having issues.

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Abdul I am 39 years old, living in Colorado, and I am reaching out to you with the hope of finding a kidney donor who could give me the chance to continue my life and care for my family. Nine years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and despite fighting it every day since, my kidneys are now failing. My medical team is preparing me for dialysis, but my only true chance to live a healthy, productive life is a kidney transplant.

Over the years, I have endured a constant cycle of treatments, doctor’s visits, emergency room trips, and numerous side effects from the medications I need to manage my condition. The pandemic brought even more hardship, as my compromised immune system put me at high risk. My condition has worsened steadily over the last seven years, bringing me to the point of kidney failure, and I am now on the transplant waitlist. However, the wait time for a kidney can be years, and I am running out of time.

I am a father of three beautiful children, aged 9 months, 4 years, and 7 years. My biggest worry each day is for them and their future, as they are so young and need a father’s guidance, love, and support. Due to circumstances in my home country and financial challenges, I have not been able to see my family for many years since I arrived in the United States. I have no close relatives here who could be a potential kidney donor, leaving me alone in this struggle for survival.

I am reaching out to communities, organizations, and compassionate individuals through every avenue possible, hoping to find a match, someone who might be willing to donate a kidney and give me the chance to live. Every day, I think about my children and worry about what will happen to them if I cannot find the help I desperately need. Without this transplant, my ability to be there for my family, to care for my children as they grow, and to continue my journey as a productive member of society, is at risk.

I hope that by sharing my story, I can find someone who understands the urgency of my situation. My wish is to raise my children to be good citizens and to give back to the community that might one day help us in our greatest time of need.

If you or anyone you know would consider helping me, I would be forever grateful. You would be giving me the gift of life and the opportunity to care for my family and continue building a future for my children.

Thank you for reading my story and for any help you may be able to provide, whether by sharing this message or considering the possibility of donation. My family and I are grateful for your time and compassion.

With heartfelt gratitude, If you are interested please DM me

Is it normal to have kidney pain after an infection? Just a dull ache. No temperature and peeing normal.

In July I had a severe kidney infection that landed me in the hospital with a fever of 104. I don’t remember 2-3 days at all. But since July the pads of my finger tips are often “pruned”, wrinkled fingers. And I drink water all day (32oz) and no other signs of dehydration - (pinching skin, or dark yellow urine) except these pruned fingers. Could this be related?

Has anyone experienced blood after UroCuff test? If yes, for how long? Did you have hematuria?

Is there anyone form china or Japan diagnosed with IgA nephropathy?

Hello everyone, I've started to notice the past couple weeks that my urine has an oily film on the surface if I don't flush the toilet. It's somewhat shiny/rainbow colored and noticeably worse if I don't keep up on my water intake. I do have a history of kidneys stones and I wondering if I should see a urologist or a Nephrologist first? I have a bit of health anxiety so I would like to get it checked it. I'm not keto, I don't go out of my to avoid carbs, and I don't take vitamin supplements. If you have had the same thing I'd love to hear what it was or how you treated it. Thanks.

I hope this is okay to post here. I just want to make sure we are leaving now stone unturned. I don't want to make this an overwhelming post for people that could care less honestly. If just a few people could look at this link and read my father's story that would mean the world to our family. https://nkr.org/GTD778#supportcallouts

Thanks for taking the time

17f, drank 1L of water and didn't pee until 5.5 hours later. pee was extremely foamy and can't be flushed. i have a sore throat and mild cough. has anyone epxerienced this before? what should i do? i'm so so scared

I’ve been having medical issues recently (chronically elevated CRP) and got these urine results. Any thoughts on what the globulins mean and potential causes?

Protein 24 hr calculated: 436 Albumin %: 54.1 Alpha 1 globulin %: 2.9 Alpha 2 globulin %: 13 Beta globulin %: 16.6 Gamma globulin %: 13.5 M spike: not observed

Demographics: 22 year old female, very overweight but normal glucose and A1C, history of PCOS, taking fluoxetine

I’m a 36 year-old female with a history of autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s & UC). A few months ago I was feeling more tired than usual and thought my thyroid hormone needed checking. My GP ordered a range of bloods (that were repeated) with a repeat eGFR of 54 (first time) and 52 (a month later) and uACR of 60 mg/g.

Given my autoimmune background he ordered some immunology tests which found that I have a polyclonal increase in immunoglobulins.

My blood pressure is usually around 130-135/90 but the GP said this was still not considered high blood pressure by NHS/UK standards.

He did not seem unduly concerned (normal BMI and lipid profile) and just suggested additional monitoring (without any medication) and did not give me a diagnosis of CKD but from everything I’ve read online it seems I definitely fit a CKD stage 3 diagnosis.

Should I get a second opinion? And how worried should I be at my (relatively) young age and the mother of three young children.

For context, my eGFR just under three years ago was 90 so a 36 point drop in three years…

Thanks 🙏🏼

I was born with one kidney, and I eat 1 egg per day is this ok?!

Has anyone experienced a UPJ obstruction as an adult, from an accessory artery? I have ‘flares’ of severe pain and hydro every couple of weeks. I was finally diagnosed with the UPJO two months ago. It’s looking like I’ll have to have surgery soon. The ER doctor tonight told me that the obstruction can be dangerous, causing the ureter junction to explode if there’s too much pressure. 😱😳😳

I’m in constant pain but during a flare it’s not manageable. For a week or more at a time I’m in horrible pain and can barely function or sleep.

Has anyone found something you can do to alleviate the pain at home? Is the surgery horrible? I’m terrified honestly.