kidney function

kerry35
kerry35 Member Posts: 5
edited 23. Sep 2009, 14:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
Have to go see doc tomorrow as kidney function now below 60....(supposed to be about 90) - have a feeling connected to PA but Rheumy didn't seem to think so......wish you could just see one doc about all sometimes, you get so much conflicting info tis very confusing! Am also gonna speak to doc re starting a family, hope they're supportive!! :|

Will post again tomorrow but in meantime thanks to all - reading others posts makes me feel so much better to know people understand what i'm feeling. :D

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I know what you mean about going from one doc to the next and having to go over everything again. :( I hope all goes well with the kidney specialist and they sort you out. :wink: Good luck,
    Love Sue
  • nellie43
    nellie43 Member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    kerry35 wrote:
    Have to go see doc tomorrow as kidney function now below 60....(supposed to be about 90) - have a feeling connected to PA but Rheumy didn't seem to think so......wish you could just see one doc about all sometimes, you get so much conflicting info tis very confusing! Am also gonna speak to doc re starting a family, hope they're supportive!! :|

    Will post again tomorrow but in meantime thanks to all - reading others posts makes me feel so much better to know people understand what i'm feeling. :D

    just wanted to say good luck!!! dont know if it helps but my son has just a bit under a 1 full kidney!! he had the the other one removed when he was 2 because he was born with (polycistic kidney). hes doing ok he 19 now , his body does not cope very well with booze tho..... xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry
    Well I hope they help you sort it out - you want it sorted before you try for a baby :)
    They should be supportive of you trying for one - you'll have to let us know
    Toni x
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there

    Try not to worry too much. I was born with kidney reflux which progressed to Grade V resulting in my ureters being re-implanted, I have had impaired function all my life. It sounds very scary hearing what your function is as it seems so low. The only trouble I get is my immune system is weaker and I get recurrent UTIs. This and RA will make you feel very weak and tired alot.

    Keep drinking lots of good fluids, water, cranberry juice etc to prevent infection. If you are a smoker, do your very best to quit. Once I stopped my immune system improved radically and I found I didn't catch everyone's colds all the time. Try not to sleep with windows open if you are hot, draughts often gave me a chill in my kidneys. Also I am tee total, drinking makes me very ill kidney wise.

    I hope your appointment goes well but if you know then you can take steps to prevent infections. If you see any signs like foul smelling urine, burning when you pee or trouble passing urine, contact the Dr. It's handy to have Urinalysis sticks so you can keep a check on things, you can get them at the chemist.

    Good luck

    Eck
    xxx
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Kelly

    Try not to worry too much about any kidney problems. It can be very uncomfortable, but soon curable. I think, when you are younger, you can get more kidney disorders. I use to get a lot in my twenties and thirties, so did my daughter.
    At least we have the blood tests which give us an early warning.
    Good luck with the specialist and let us know how you got on.
    Hope you feel ok soon
    joy

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