My Kidneys????
 

I went to the doctor on Thursday, and had another blood test. My Doctor called me today, and said the test showed that my kidneys are showing more of a problem, and he wants me to have a ultrasound next week. The Hospital called, but I didn't answer. They called me before my doctor called.

He said that he studied my medications, and wanted to know what I ate. He said that I have been loosing weight, and I told him that I'm on a diet. I've lost around 35 pounds.

Okay. Now I'm scared. Are they going to take me off of my medications. Do I have cancer or something like that.

I don't have family to talk about these things anymore. My Dad, Mother, sister, and best friend have all passed away. I got this news on Friday afternoon, and I cannot arrange a meeting with my councilor. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I've had problems with one of my eyes. One of the things in my hobby are coming to an end. I feel so depressed, scared, and angry about the hobby situation. Something else is bothering me. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I am sorry friend....
Please just take each day as they come....
((((((HUGS))))))
bizi:hug:

we are here for you
hugs
bobby

Symptoms and causes

you haven't mentioned these

By Mayo Clinic Staff Print
Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Fatigue and weakness
Sleep problems
Changes in how much you urinate
Decreased mental sharpness
Muscle twitches and cramps
Swelling of feet and ankles
Persistent itching
Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs
High blood pressure (hypertension) that's difficult to control

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this BF, and I'm sorry that this news came on a Friday and you couldn't see your councilor. This must be very scary :hug::hug::hug:

I would get the first available appointment with the hospital for the ultrasound. The sooner the doctor has more information, the sooner you will have it, and I think the better off you will be for it, even though you may still need more testing.

If they think your kidney problems are med-related, one of your meds may have a track record for causing kidney damage (I'm pretty sure Seroquel doesn't), and that one may need to be discontinued. I would ask the MD to consult my pdoc about any med changes, which I think would be done very carefully, BF :hug:

You aren't alone. You are well loved, and we are here for you :hug::hug::hug:

I'll be thinking of you, and hoping that your test results aren't related to anything serious :hug::hug::hug:

its really hard to pinpoint any of those to KD alone. A bunch of other health problems have them as well.

I have 2 of those. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I don't want them to experiment with my medications. That has caused me a lot of suffering in the past, but if they are sure that it could be the medications, I'll have no choice. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Dear BF,

There might only be something that they want to know about and monitor.

Wait for the results. PLEASE. :circlelove:

M

I am embarassed about this but my life was a mess at the time
 

About 15 or 20 years I had an MD who kept bugging me to see a kidney doctor INSISTED ON IT


I knew it was important but I REALLY could not get to an appointment due to
work and sleep and driving.


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Finally (one year?) I went to the appt and saw a Physician Assistant.
She wanted a sonogram. She was HORRIBLE at her job. :mad:


I never "got around to it" and never had the sonogram.
So I do not know what was going on.

M

I would be very scared if there was a possibility my meds would have to be changed, too :hug::hug::hug:

Whatever's causing your abnormal test results may not be med-related. It may not even be anything significant...
But I know that it's very hard not to worry when you don't have any information, and some very scary things are possible :hug::hug::hug:

I hope you will contact your councilor tomorrow. Until then, hang in there BF :hug::hug::hug:

BTW, You haven't mentioned your cat lately... is she still hanging out in the kitchen? Could she be of some comfort now?

Yes I agree, get the ultra sound done/scheduled as soon as possible.
Waiting and worrying cause you such pain, I feel sorry for you about this.

I wish your hobby was not effected by any changes....I know that this is an area you have enjoyed for many years.
Perhaps you could come up with another hobby to fill in the gag?
((((((HUGS))))))
bizi

Hi Kay. My cat has been spending more time with me then in the kitchen. She will sometimes get on the couch, and lay down next to me. That's so sweet. BF:hug::hug::hug:

That is sweet about your cat.


M

Does she respond well to treats?

She sure does. I've been giving her treats that are good for her teeth. She jumped on the couch, and laid down by me this afternoon. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I'm having my kidneys scanned today. I feel nervous about the whole thing. I don't know what to expect, and what they are going to find. I don't know what they are going to try to do with my medicines. Maybe nothing. I just don't know. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I am guessing that the procedure will be kind of like this:

What is Ultrasound gel for? | Two Views

The tech will hold a wand (with gel sometimes) over the kidneys and take some pictures. You might be asked to turn to your side or the other side and so forth.

They usually use some gel so the wand moves easily over the skin.
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Often, a second person comes in to look at the pictures of the first person.
Some times they ask a few questions but usually do not provide answers.
Of course, it is still good to ask a few questions if you want.

Later the results are sent to your MD.

M

The scan is usually painless, but sometimes there is a little tenderness when the wand goes over certain areas, but I can't remember if there are any of those areas for a kidney ultrasound.

Usually the ultrasound tech will not tell you anything. They're not supposed to because they don't have the training to read the images. If the tech does tell you something, I would disregard it for that reason. The kidneys are very complicated organs.

Try to think of this process of diagnosis in stages, and try to focus on getting through this ultrasound, then getting the results before worrying about treatment and possible medication changes if you can :hug::hug::hug:

I'm glad your kitty is being so friendly :)

I had them on my neck and legs and it was painless. the technicians told me nothing.

I am glad that it is done!
Now to wait for the results. Do you go in again for your results or do they give them over the phone to you?
bizi

I don't know. I think that they will give them to my doctor, and my doctor will tell me. BF:hug::hug::hug:

You can try calling for your results... 48 hours is probably reasonable if you haven't already heard back from them. The doctor has to review the radiologist's report before you can get the results.

I would call tomorrow so it's less likely you end up getting more vague results on a Friday afternoon again. If you only find out that you need more testing or need to see the endocrinologist sooner, at least you will know that. Hopefully you will learn more than that tho :hug::hug::hug:

BF,
I guess both of us had ultrasounds this week, Mine was a little higher than kidneys; but you can guess........

Actually the tech did give me a pretty good idea what the findings were. She also had me sign a sheet which had a few items checked.

BF: Did you get a sheet to sign afterwards ? Did the tech give you a copy?

Pray this is only an extra precaution and all will go well...:smileypray:


Gerry

I hope everything turned out okay Gerry :hug::hug::hug:

ger, hope you are well, sending good vibes your way.
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

It went better then I thought it would on Tuesday. I got a call from my doctor on Thursday morning, and it sounded like they didn't find anything endangering my life. He wants me to go to a specialist in a couple of weeks.

Gerry I'm sorry that you had to have a ultra sound also. I don't remember signing anything after the ultra sound. I may have. I just don't remember.

There was a elderly lady who was having problems, and she was talking to the nurse behind the desk. I glanced over, and looked at the nurse, and her face looked like that of an angel. She was very compassionate. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Thanks for the update, BF.

It is a relief to hear that you are doing o.k.


M

what a relief!

I'm so glad that nothing serious showed up on the ultrasound BF! That call from your doctor's office must have been a big relief! :hug:/:)

I am sure glad that that part is behind you.
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

Thank you everybody. He's still trying to find out what's going on. He's going to send me somewhere else in a couple of weeks. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Thanks for the good encouraging news. You got thru it good.
BF; You are a great trooper:hug:

Gerry

It's something that showed up last year in my mamo/ultrasound. Want to keep an eye so need to go every 6 months. It's deep and small; looks benign. It was my third; mamo/ultra; and things still look the same. I think all will be okay.


Gerry

That's good to hear Gerry. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I'm glad that there were no changes Gerry :hug::hug::hug: