Chronic kidney disease & mental health

Hi @Shaz51

I think it's really great that you can go on the kidney donation list if that's what you want to do - it's tough having to go through it but it will make a huge difference to your life - I am excited for you - and Mr Shaz wants to donate one of his - isn't that really special

Thinking of you

Dec 🦉

Hi @Shaz51

I found this post after looking - and you really are in the process of thinking about a kidney transplant - that's fantastic

Dec

yes my second mum @Owlunar , we have to make a appt for us to have the tests done

@NatureLover, @Bunniekins , @BlueBay

yes have been drinking lots of water to help @NatureLover xxxxx

next checkup is in june xxxx

@Shaz51 you're inspiring in drinking lots of water. I know you have to, by the sound of it Good luck with your results at the next check-up in June.

Hi Shaz51

I am new to the forums. I'm sorry to hear that you are at the stage of seeking a kidney donor. It must be a relief to have Mr Shaz supporting you with this. I hope you are able to navigate the process without too much stress. One of the reasons I joined the forum is that I have chronic kidney damage. I have been advised to reduce or eliminate one of my medications which has caused the damage and continues to compromise my kidney function. I am interested to know how your journey to needing a transplant has evolved. Did you monitor your kidney function over a long period of time or was it a relatively quick decline. I am about to make a decision about changing medication and I am curious to know about your journey. I hope this makes sense. Thanks, Kelsey

hello and welcome to the forum @Kelsey

I have had kidney disease for 10 years now

and Diabetes and Arthritis for 2 years

I was born with only one kidney

my kidney is slowly declining at the moment

but changing a few things can help make the journey longer

and once your kidney level gets to a certain point they start talking to you about dialylis and transplant

what level and % is your kidney ?

a lot of pain medications are no good for our kidneys

Love to hear more about yours so I can give you a few more hints

will be back soon

also remember to put a @ in front of someones name so they can get your message

hello @Kelsey

it might not be really serious at the moment but little changes will make all the difference

are you seeing a kidney specialist or a dietician yet at all ??

my specialist said to drink enough water that when you go to the bathroom it should be clear ,

I drink around the 2 litres of water a day

hope you find a med that is kidney friendly

at the moment i take 11 meds a day

Hi Shaz

Sorry I have taken so long to reply. I went camping for the long weekend. Thank you for your message. I see a Renal Specialist and I have seen a Dietician but I must admit my diet is not as good as it could be. Thanks for your comment re the meds. It would be really good to discuss actual medication but I understand the rules of the forum. Hope you stay well. Thanks.