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I (40 female) was diagnosed with mid-level CKD 3a about 10 years ago. After I got pregnant, my numbers improved to upper 3a, but now have gone back down. Healthy weight, no diabetes, was only checking creatinine bloodwork annually.
After bouncing around between insurance providers for work, I’m trying to get re-established at a nephrologist and the last one denied me without even looking at the referral. It feels like this is the time to really try to work to prevent further progression, but… read more
Hello! I am Stage 3B. Right now I am dealing with anemia and fluid retention. I hate both of them!
My primary care says most nephrologist won’t see a stable 3a patient.
Hi I'm CKD stage 3A. I found a patient advocate that has done all the foot work for me through Solace. There are others but they took Medicare and I'm so happy l found them. They found me a PCP in my area and a Nepherologists in the same building among many other things.
How can you manage CKD 3a and get established with a nephrologist?
It's frustrating when getting specialist care feels like an uphill battle, especially when you're trying to be proactive. You're absolutely right that stage 3a is an important time to focus on slowing progression.
Getting Nephrologist Care:
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I think that maybe true in some geographic areas but not everywhere.
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