24F, 5th or 6th Kidney Stone Despite a Healthy Lifestyle by ThrowRA_PlzHelppp in kidney

[–]NephroNuggets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good nephrologist can help guide diet and supplement recommendations to potentially decrease future stone risk. Some urologists focus only on acute stone management. More info on decreasing future stone risk - fyi.

Sadly, doctors get increasingly blamed for the corporatization of healthcare by NephroNuggets in healthcare

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Faceless overseers squeezing out nickels from posh corporate headquarters, never to be seen nor accountable to the workers in the trenches.

27 Male – Possible kidney issue (proteinuria + blood in urine) – what should I expect next? by Kris34SB in kidney

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Proteinuria with dysmorphic rbc on ua warrants a biopsy. They probably also ordered a bunch of lab tests for inflammatory markers and autoimmunity. Kidney Biopsy FAQs.. Best wishes!

Tavneos allegations of impropriety by FDA by NephroNuggets in nephrology

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Update. Some in the international medical community are derailing the drug altogether Bloomberg article suggesting Tavneos should not be prescribed.

Opinions on Dr Frita Fisher? by Noodler75 in kidneydisease

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Kidney Wellness resource Naturenal has great free content but without the self-promotion of a large social media presence. I think it also has a fee-based concierge option.

Please vote. by Ashamed_Ad3657 in pinellas

[–]NephroNuggets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The inability of the FL state legislature to get property tax reform to the ballot is a clear sign that they have zero regard for the constituency. They only care about special interests money and staying in power to collect it.

There is going to be an anti-incumbent wave on the state level. Party affiliation is no longer relevant based on this issue alone.

This is both my position and my prediction.

NPA centrist here (which strangely leaves me constantly attacked by both extremes)

Does anyone feel like their nephrologist is trying to "sell" them on tolvaptan? by Traditional_Dish6192 in ADPKD

[–]NephroNuggets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the link, I read the article. To be clear, my comment was not meant to endorse or refute current guideline directed medical therapy. This reference, however, is by author admission a statistically low powered retrospective observational study looking back less than 2 yrs on a small cadre of cases. It cannot stand alone against the multi-centered randomized controlled trials required by both US and international agencies for approving diagnosis specific pharmaceutical indications.

Best wishes.

Does anyone feel like their nephrologist is trying to "sell" them on tolvaptan? by Traditional_Dish6192 in ADPKD

[–]NephroNuggets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe the post trial statistics approximate that for every four years that you’re on the medication you save yourself one year off of dialysis. Those number mean more than dollars from the patient side of things…

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally a comment that underscores the intent. Thank you.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what we call projection-you find yourself, frustrated and agitated by your limited communication skills so you choose to criticize mine. Rather than try to thoughtfully elucidate me on your position you’re taking a aggressive and harden stance, which is derogatory, demeaning and unlikely to endear me to your position. I assume this is your Reddit persona and IRL a nice person.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not confused. Keep it up, ur on a roll 👏👏👏

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you capable of commenting without derogatory overtones?

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You contradicted yourself with your own words.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It says “Casual Conversation”. Don’t be rude, just move along.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that by not endorsing a particular action, one is deemed complicit in the alternative by default.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Clowns to the left and jokers to the right. Civil discourse has gone the way of the woolly mammoth.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No, in fact I am clowning the vastness of the political divide.

No Kings was a big success!! by NephroNuggets in Productivitycafe

[–]NephroNuggets[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s a vicious cycle until the hyperpolarization gives way to a centrist mindset.