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Princeton, ME

I have Stage 3 kidney disease. Have had it since 2016 always been stable until a few weeks ago. My egfr was 50 in January and then went to 34 a few weeks ago and now is 46. I have a call into the dr because I have black stool and constipation past few days along with lightheaded and dizziness more then a week. I am a bit nervous about it. Anyone else go through this?

June 16
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Members offered warm support to someone with Stage 3 kidney disease who was experiencing black stool, constipation, lightheadedness, and... Read more

Members offered warm support to someone with Stage 3 kidney disease who was experiencing black stool, constipation, lightheadedness, and dizziness. Several members shared helpful perspectives, including that black stool can signal internal bleeding and that seeking ER care sooner rather than later is important, while others noted that medications like iron can also cause dark stools. A recurring theme was encouragement to trust medical professionals, with members sending prayers and kind wishes while urging the person not to wait too long to get checked out.

A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Your dark stools can be associated with medication. Iron can be responsible for black stool. It was wise to contact your physician. We can share feelings on this site, but your physician is the expert.
Best Day !♥️

June 21
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Amazing all the things we have wrong with us. I do always have good pap smears and mammograms everything else I have issues with.

June 19
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks going to get bloodwork this morning

June 17
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I’m praying for you Darcy Maranda.

June 16
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks

June 16

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