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« on: February 13, 2008, 07:44:48 PM »
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Hello all, I'm glad I finally found a group that deals with the same issues I'm having to deal with. My name is Rick, I live in midwest. I have been type II diabetic since 2000. Last April 2007 I was diagnosed with stage III CKD with GFR of 52, Creatinine of 1.4, since then I've steadily fallen down to GFR 33, Creatinine of 2.09 and BUN of 53 as of 1/30/08.
Kidney disease runs in my family. My grandfather on my mom's side died of renal failure in 1983 at age 86. my mom passed away at 56 years of age from renal failure.
I'm Caucasian male.
I'm looking forward to learning much from other members regarding my CKD.

Thank you for allowing me membership to this board.
Rick
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2008, 07:46:40 PM »
 :welcomesign; rick
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2008, 08:21:57 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2008, 10:10:17 PM »
 :waving;  Welcome Rick

I am glad you found us. The board is filled with information, I am sure you will spend hours reading!!  Followed by posting   ;D
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2008, 11:09:58 PM »
 :waving; welcome Rick, you've found a great place to come to.
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2008, 11:18:39 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Rick, this is the best forum on the web~ we are a great support system, can answer many concerns with our own experiences and are always here for you.  I am also from the Midwest~ Iowa~  Glad to have you join the family!
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2008, 12:33:32 AM »
Hey Rick,

Welcome, this is a great place to be I am glad you found us.
Quote from: gorwell1984 on February 13, 2008, 09:38:55 PM
Hi CW,
Hope you and I gain allot of information from this site. I just joined tonight but in looking through it, it looks to be loaded with helpful people and information.
I lived across the state line in Klamath Falls Oregon. Also spent several years living in So.Cal. But it's hard to beat the northwestern part of our country.

Best of luck,
Rick
Yes the northwest is the best and I have a true appreciation for the temperate climate as I am a northeast transplant. So explore you will find great info, compelling and inspirational stories and most importantly - great friends.

CW
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2008, 01:25:49 AM »
Welcome Rick, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2008, 02:32:44 AM »
 :welcomesign; Rick it's good to have you here.

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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2008, 06:22:52 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2008, 08:05:11 AM »
Greetings and Salutations Rick- Welcome  :welcomesign; Aboard.

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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2008, 08:10:18 AM »
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Welcome.  You've found a wonderful group of people!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2008, 08:35:12 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2008, 10:57:14 AM »
 :welcomesign;
Glad you found us...we're a good source of information, empathy and support...you're not in this alone!
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2008, 10:59:23 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2008, 11:22:11 AM »
Welcome to our community, Rick!  We are so glad you decided to join us.  This is just the place to be if you are affected by the renal challenge in any way.  There is so much to read here, but i don't want you just reading.  Please post and post.  Let us know how you are doing.  This is not just a forum - it's a real family.  so welcome to the family. :grouphug;


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« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2008, 04:09:21 PM »
 :welcomesign; Rick. Lots of good information and good people here.
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« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2008, 03:31:23 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2008, 10:21:03 PM »
Welcome to our community. You will find lots of information here on everything from kidney disease, dialysis, to the off-topic fun stuff.  So sit donw a spell and read, read, read.  Ask, ask, ask.  We are here for our members.


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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2008, 05:05:48 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.  Look forward to your posts.
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2008, 06:37:57 PM »
Hi, Rick!  Glad you found us.  The people on this site welcomed me in and have been there for me -- they will do the same for you.  We're all here just for you.
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« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2008, 11:40:57 AM »
   :welcomesign;  Rick!
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« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2008, 03:35:43 PM »
Hi Rick, welcome to IHD. hope to hear more from you...Boxman
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2008, 08:31:10 PM »
 :welcomesign; to the family.  Looking forward to hearing more from you :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: February 29, 2008, 02:02:55 AM »
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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