Dialysis Support Group

Consider seeing a Doctor that can see you sooner and get your questions asked. I also was told by my kidney Doctor to drink a lot of liquids while my kidneys failed. Another Doctor expressed surprise at that.

That creatinine level sounds impossible but I'm no expert. I think nowmal is expressed in single digit numbers like 1.1 and 1.8 getting high. Double check that. Take a copy of your last blood work with you to the new Doctor. You can get a copy from the lab or from your first Doctors office.

And don't be afraid to tell them why you need it. They may find room for you all of a sudden.

Hi there. Orange County is right. When I went in with kidney failure, the doctor said if you score a 1.5 on your creatinine, you've got kidney problems. I scored a 10 and they wouldn't even let me go home before i was put in the hospital for 10 days and had emergency dialysis. And I've been on it three times a week ever since. I would say find a doctor quick and at least get your concerns known. george white

Thanks George and OC. You're right. That wouldn't be a correct number for the Creatinine. Sorry for the confusion. The number I gave is the Albumin/Creatinine ratio which should be less than 30.
I've completely stayed off my feet today and the swelling isn't quite as bad, but I know as soon as I stand up it will be back like it has for the past three weeks.

Numbers numbers we have so many numbers. I have been at this a long time and I still cant keep the numbers straight. But education--I embraced that out of the box. The docs are necessary, prayer is great, but buckling down to understand your body with your particular disease---priceless

Hi,
Were you put on a renal diet?? One of the most important things is to get as much sodium out of your diet as you can. I was on dialysis for a few mos, but now am off with a 60% kidney function. Good luck with your situation and get in to see the DR as soon as you can! Judy

Hi,
Were you put on a renal diet?? One of the most important things is to get as much sodium out of your diet as you can. I was on dialysis for a few mos, but now am off with a 60% kidney function. Good luck with your situation and get in to see the DR as soon as you can! Judy

Thanks Judy.
He said nothing about a renal diet. However, hopefully we may have an answer for the edema. (It's severe). He put me on Exforge when I was in. Exforge is a combination blood pressure medicine and edema can be a side effect. His office called and switched me to Diovan HCT (blood pressure and water pill). I hope this will solve the problem. Right now, I can't walk or exercise or do anything - I'm hoping that will turn around soon.
I'm glad your situation is looking up.
I have a fear of going on dialysis -- only because I'm 24/7 caregiver for my husband and the closest place I could go for dialysis is about 50 miles one way. Not sure how I could work the logistics.