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jnevis

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A little scary
« on: February 13, 2012, 04:48:20 PM »
 I'm not expecting much sympathy, especially from this crowd.  I'm venting more than anything
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As some of you know I have been under observation for kidney disease the last few years.  Today was a bad day.  I had labs done last week and the Dr informed me today that my function has gone from 40% to 15% in the last six months.  Now he's talking dialisis and transplants. To put it bluntly I'm scared of the future. I should be able to remain working and such but definately puts a hold on a lot of things.
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 04:58:08 PM »
I'm not expecting much sympathy, especially from this crowd.  I'm venting more than anything
 ;D

As some of you know I have been under observation for kidney disease the last few years.  Today was a bad day.  I had labs done last week and the Dr informed me today that my function has gone from 40% to 15% in the last six months.  Now he's talking dialisis and transplants. To put it bluntly I'm scared of the future. I should be able to remain working and such but definately puts a hold on a lot of things.

That sucks.  Is that about what you expected from "this crowd"?

Seriously, though, my prayers go out to you and your kidneys.  When does the dialysis begin?  How often will you have to go through it?

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Re: A little scary
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 05:16:51 PM »
Hang in there J!

God Bless your kidneys and any newly acquired ones in the future!

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Re: A little scary
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 05:18:40 PM »
Sorry to hear that, J, and yes, it does suck. But you're young and tough, and God-willing they'll find a replacement. We'll keep the prayers going for you.
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 05:28:00 PM »
Haven't said when or how often for treatments yet. A few tests first. Could be a spike due to recent meds but not likely

Thanks guys
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Re: A little scary
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 06:15:33 PM »
Sorry to hear it. I know a guy who had about 5 years of a tough time but he got a new kidney and he's in pretty good shape now- from the looks of your avatar he's a lot older than you. Hang in there.
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 06:22:47 PM »
My uncle was medically retired at a young age for bad kidneys and he lived to be an old man.  prayers to you and yours.  and keep your chin up.
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 06:59:10 PM »
You are added to my prayer list!

God Bless,

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PS:  We might rag you a bit for complaining you didn't get what you wanted for Vday but not something as serious as this!
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Re: A little scary
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 07:06:19 PM »
Never rule out a second opinion jn, nothing wrong with another look.

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Re: A little scary
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 07:31:27 PM »
It's okay to vent.  We're here to listen.  Tough week, J.   But hang in there. 

Now I'm not a advocate of ditching modern medicine, but it wouldn't hurt to occupy some of your time with doing a little research.  Sometimes natural cures can help.  You never know.  My big beef with one cure fits all medicine is that it doesn't.  Each of us has unique DNA and unique body chemistry.  What might not mean squat to one person, could be life saving to another.
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