Kidney Questions (Page 8)

Can a kidney transplant patient take tramadol temporarily for pain after skin cancer surgery?

My doctor prescribed Macrobid for a kidney infection but on here it says only for bladder infection?

I've been using Macrobid, have taken two pills so far and I've been having awful headaches. I was given it for a kidney infection but everything I've read says it's only for bladder infections. I'm so confused. I'm allergic to penicillin and Cipro, my doctor said Keflex wouldn't be strong enough.... read more

What can you take for arthritic pain when you have stage 3 kidney disease?

I was taken off NSAID’s because of kidney disease. I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and am in pain most of the time. The doctor said take Tylenol which does nothing for my pain. What other options do I have to decrease the amount of inflammation and pain I have?

Kidney Infections - My kidney disease was caused by damage from vancomycin, an antibiotic.

It has caused long term acute problems, I am on dialysis. My question would be can a person like me still develop kidney stones? I am in much more pain, I have recently been in the hospital for 6 months and this is new, I don't want to go back to the hospital. Any advice?

Lose weight for kidney transplant patient?

What medicine I can take to lose weight considering I had kidney transplant 3 years ago? My kidney function is stable. I am now fat and have gone from 85 kg to 105kg, 1.64m tall.

Rybelsus - Is this drug kidney friendly when taking insulin too?

Is the drug kidney friendly and does it effect kidney transplanters Can it be taken with insulin as well?

Is betamethasone effective for auto-immune skin disease?

I have bullous pemphigoid on my legs. It is partially controlled by elastic stockings. Is it safe to use this topical steroid (combined with gentamicin) if I also have chronic kidney disease?

Should a person with kidney failure take sodium bicarbonate?

Methocarbamol - Can Abilify cause your kidneys to hurt if you have no known kidney problems?

I recently started taking Abilify as a muscle relaxer. I take 3 to 4 tablets a day 500 mg. I’ve been having pain in the kidney area on both sides lately. I have been taking it for approximately two weeks. Has anyone else had an issue with this drug like that? Thanks

Infections - What are the symptoms of a kidney infection?

Obesity - Very fustrated. I've been on bupropion to help with weightloss and I've gained 10lbs.

In a month. I'm swelling up hands, legs and feet since starting the medication. I have kidney disease. Has anyone else experienced swelling?

Miralax dosage taken one month ago?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and have... read more

Is Cipro good for a kidney infection?

Bacterial Infection - Hello all, I'm hoping that I can get some answers for my daughter.

My daughter is having kidney pain with pain when she pee's, also has bumps on the outside of her vagina. What could her issue?

How do I get on the transplant list?

I have recently been diagnosed with acute kidney injury but it isn’t looking good for me to get better. How do I get on the transplant list?