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**Author:** [@Pinky](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Pinky)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2026 08:48 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/newly-diagnosed/149 "2026-10-13T08:48:51Z")
Hello I’ve just joined this group because I have just been diagnosed with CKD 3a. I’ve had to send off for diet and information regarding this desease. I’m quite concerned that I’ve just been left to my own devices. I do… --- ## [What stage were you diagnosed at?](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/what-stage-were-you-diagnosed-at/85)
**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 20:59 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/what-stage-were-you-diagnosed-at/85 "2026-10-06T20:59:42Z")
On this thread share with others what stage you were diagnosed at. When you were told about your kidney disease, what did you know and how did you find the information and support you needed at the time? What do you know… --- ## [Recently diagnosed](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/recently-diagnosed/965)
**Author:** [@happydays](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/happydays)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 10:08 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/recently-diagnosed/965 "2026-10-03T10:08:45Z")
i have a 20cm tumor pressing on my side all the indicators suggest its cancer have appointment in November asked to bring it forward. I feel sad but resigned to a hard journey. --- ## [Just diagnosed progressive stage 3 kidney disease](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/just-diagnosed-progressive-stage-3-kidney-disease/917)
**Author:** [@Betha](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Betha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 09:00 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/just-diagnosed-progressive-stage-3-kidney-disease/917 "2026-10-01T09:00:35Z")
Hi, Im 30 years old and have just been diagnosed with progressive stage 3 kidney disease, I have had scans and nothing found, and I am now having a biopsy in a couple of weeks. I have hypothyroidism which could possibl… --- ## [Advice on Kidney disease stage 3](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/advice-on-kidney-disease-stage-3/810)
**Author:** [@Mark0564](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Mark0564)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 01:54 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/advice-on-kidney-disease-stage-3/810 "2026-08-19T01:54:44Z")
Hi, Got told this week I have chronic Kidney Disease which is Stage 3. I am worried about this as been pushing my GP for months to do some tests. I have symptoms which is dirty coloured urine, at times can be frothy. … --- ## [Crash Landing into Diagnosis](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/crash-landing-into-diagnosis/453)
**Author:** [@lexii00](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/lexii00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 08:17 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/crash-landing-into-diagnosis/453 "2026-04-24T08:17:55Z")
Hi all! I crash landed into diagnosis less than 2 weeks ago so it has all been a whirlwind. I never expected anything like it and thought I just had a stomach concern and was a little under the weather but the diagnosis … --- ## [Kidneys and Cancer](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/kidneys-and-cancer/152)
**Author:** [@Purpledaze](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Purpledaze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 07:35 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/kidneys-and-cancer/152 "2026-04-16T07:35:12Z")
I see a couple of people have joined who have been diagnosed with cancer of the kidney. My hubby has lost both kidneys to cancer, the first in 2000 and the second in 2019. He never had kidney disease, just the cancer. If… --- ## [My hubby has been diagnosed stage 3b](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/my-hubby-has-been-diagnosed-stage-3b/274)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 23:31 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/my-hubby-has-been-diagnosed-stage-3b/274 "2026-03-17T23:31:29Z")
Hi, my hubby has had 3 open heart surgeries, his 1st at 7yrs old, 2nd 13yrs & his last one on his 21st birthday (he’s now 60) Because he has taken various medication for his heart most of his life, this has now taken its… --- ## [Llithium medication](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/llithium-medication/165)
**Author:** [@Cluck](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Cluck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 20:03 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/llithium-medication/165 "2026-03-04T20:03:19Z")
I have been on llithium for over 20 years recently diagnosed with kidney disease is there medication I can take or would coming off lithium be an option as I’m so well --- ## [Recently diagnosed? Let's talk](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/recently-diagnosed-lets-talk/84)
**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2026 10:53 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/recently-diagnosed-lets-talk/84 "2026-02-11T10:53:05Z")
Being newly diagnosed can feel overwhelming and you may have more questions than answers. Many have been there too. If you’re newly diagnosed, what questions are on your mind right now? Or, if you have been on this jou…