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One Day at a time here

Shaz51Senior Contributor

One Day at a time here

hello everyone 😎

Was not sure where to write this

so, I have started a new thread

thank you @Oaktree , @Ru-bee for thinking of me today 😍

my results from the doctor was not really good

  • my Kidney function have decreased to 17%
  • my Liver and diabetes levels are up
  • I have Osteoporosis which i will need medication as my bone density has decreased because of the kidney disease
  • they believe that the Liver function is up because of the kidney disease
  • Kidney disease affects every part of your body
  • scan also shows the tinny of my kidney

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rav3nSenior Contributor

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awhh i'm so sorry to hear @Shaz51, i'd be frustrated with that response!! wish the doc had been more supportive 😕 SENDING YOU GENTLE HUGS 💙

hmm do you find heat packs helpful for aches?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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do you find heat packs helpful for aches? -- will remember to use them more @rav3n

cant take too many pain medication because of the kidney

the specialist wants me to have a injection for my osteoporosis but the doctor says no because of my kidney levels

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rav3nSenior Contributor

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my mum gets a lot of aches and arthritis related pains so she uses heat packs and ointments @Shaz51 it doesn't take away the pain/aches entirely but it does reduce it a bit.

it's hard when you can't get pain meds or injection, sucks that there's a limited amount of things to reduce the pain. has your doc ever mentioned if saunas or massages are safe/helpful to use in pain management? i'm not too educated around those areas but i have heard it works for some.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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thanks @rav3n

yes going to use heat packs and ointments more often to help me

some days are worst then others , like your mum , hope she is ok xx

the kidney specialist said that everything that i am experiencing is heading towards dialysis in the future

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Sorry to hear about your pain @Shaz51 and recognise the kidney disease makes it harder to manage due to medication restriction. I am wondering if you have a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist for some gentle exercises to help manage pain?

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DimitySenior Contributor

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Oh Shaz hugs 🫂 🤗

So sore and so tired, I hear you.

Wish I could conjure up a good night's sleep for you and a spa day...

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

Hope you're rested and well fed and the pain has eased this evening.

@Shaz51

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tymeModerator

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Awwww @Shaz51 ,

Anything we can do? Another cuppa?

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Ru-beeModerator

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Hey @Shaz51 just catching up on this thread. How are you feeling today? Did you manage to get an okay night's sleep?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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I am wondering if you have a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist for some gentle exercises to help manage pain? -- no @Till23 , nothing , no support in between specialist appointments

Did you manage to get an okay night's sleep?--- got up twice before been awake since 3am this morning , hubby is not sleeping well @Ru-bee

thanks @rav3n , @Dimity , @tyme

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DimitySenior Contributor

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Aw @Shaz51 it's so hard

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