I'm getting a CT scan soon to follow up on my ADT failure. They are concerned that there may be sign of kidney disease. It seems like it's relatively common in PCa warriors, so I'm presuming people have experience. I just checked on the kidney disease symptoms and I seem to have most of them.
My onco is saying that I may require a cystocopy (please God, no, had one once before....) and a stent may be required.
Anyone trodden this path before? What can I expect?
Crocodileshoes, Kidneys are provided with a lot of extra capacity by the nature to keep functioning. A person can keep living Ok with just 25% of his/her kidney function. The damage to kidneys occur slowly and the damage is reflected by the 3 blood tests:(1) Glomerular Function Rate (GFR) ..any number above is generally considered Normal.
If some one's GFR falls below 20, then there is hemodialysis as a treatment to stay alive.
(2) serum Creatinine Level: This blood test tells if your kidneys are properly working by eliminating a substance called Creatinine in your blood. A creatinine level of up to 1.2 is considered normal. People live OK even with S Creatinine of 10 or 15 but might require Dialysis.
(3) Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): This is another blood test to measure functioning of your
kidneys. A level of up to 20, is considered fully normal.
If your onco is suggesting a stent placement in ureters and kidneys, this means that tumor probably pressing too hard on ureters causing reverse flow...which leads to enlargement of upper part of ureters leading to a condition called HYDRONEPHROSIS. When a stent is placed ,the pipeline removes the back flow and drainage becomes better. This removes the pressure from main kidney tissue saving damage to your main kidney tissue.
This info is based on little data you have provided and should not be in any way seen as medical advice.
Much appreciated Nal. I will order some immediately. As for the taste - I did try some years ago. Yes, quite a distinctive flavour!
Well, I googled Aloe Vera and Kidney disease and this came up: healthfully.com/533605-aloe... So, it appears it's good for kidneys and can kill you - all at the same time!
My friend had ureteral stents put in when urine was backing up to his kidneys. It made him a lot more comfortable. It was a relatively minor procedure.
Minor? How do they get them up there? On second thoughts, it's better that I don't know.....
I’m on adt for about 44 months now ( Xtandi Lupron) , and when I started , my microalbumin ( my GP likes to test my microalbumin and GFR. as her main kidney tests ) was well under 30. Nowadays my microalbumin is a bit over 300 and creeps up a little every month. My GP isn’t all that concerned about it yet ( considering my diagnosis, she says ). From what I’ve read on the group, a lot of guys experience liver and kidney issues from ADT. I’m not receiving special treatment for this issue at this point.
Best wishes ❤️❤️❤️
Does it interfere with the ADT and/or absorption of Abiraterone & Prednisone?My husband has only one kidney, and it has been healthy. But always looking for "preventative" measures.
Thank you
Great. Thank you
I've had at least 4 cystoscopes with never an issue (no pain no nuttin).... As far as stents are concerned I've had Mucho Mucho urinary tract stents (mainly the left but a couple on the right). In and out every three months (now I think they last 6 months) and Never Ever had an issue or pain during the procedure. It goes up and out of the willy, in fact one time is was very Nice Feeling but never pain or discomfort. Make sure that you get an antibiotic each in and each out time.....If you need a good urologist in NYC then just let me know.....TRUST ME WHEN THEY PUT YOUR LEGS IN STIRRUPS IT IS A NO BURGER burger.....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Tuesday 05/24/2022 11:14 PM DST
Hi John. Thanks for this. I'm in the UK, so NYC isn't for me, sadly. I remember a cyctocopy I had in the past and it was quite unpleasant. Not stents, but I think I'll ask to be KO'd....
After 3 cystoscopes, I said No, not without anesthesia. Some say no problem w scope. I say Gen anesthesia. I have a dual pole in my left kidney, but after scope, they said it is good, and would not require a stent. May hv been there since birth. Best of luck for a good outcome. Mike
Advanced recurrent PCa, rising PSA, 2 negative PSMA PET Scans
Chemo again -- after all other treatments for advance PCa
18 vs 24 months of ADT + Zytiga after locally advanced PCa? 
5Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in advanced Pca
Advanced PCa Treatment Options for 80 y/o
