Is it typical at stage 3...

[newbie1956]

Remember I'm new... Well, I'm drinking more water than ever yet see more bubbles and a trace of "trash" in my urine than 2 weeks ago. Still trying to eat right, b/p is great, but notice very slight swelling in ankles... "mid-back" aches every day. Certainly am not exerting myself...Waiting on results from scans and lab. Worried. Any suggestions. Thanks

[Zazzel]

I know it's stressful not knowing, but fill your days with things to keep your mind off this until you know what is going on from the scans and testing. If worrying could help, we would all be well, but unfortunately it can't change anything except make you more stressed which in turn causes more illness.

Try cutting back on sodium. Usually I notice swelling when I've eaten too much sodium.

Hang tight, once you find out more information you will know better how to deal with it,

[newbie1956 in reply to Zazzel]

Thanks... You're right. And I do feel better today

[ScoobyDoo910]

I look at your lab results and wish my sons labs was like that. Those are good values creatine being 1.20 isn't omg. My sons is 1.67 and in his transplanted kidney has kidney stones and cyst pockets discovered 2 more yesterday at appointment. Take a deep breath u are doing good. Are you taking any medication? If so read the side affects. Could be causing the difference in your blood levels and swollen ankles. Drinking water is awesome but one thing people don't talk about it is you can over do it. Without enough exercise. And again false results to happen in blood tests. What does your doctor say about your levels to keep up the good work. Keep us posted and I know it's hard not to stress and freak out, but try not to. Don't panic until you have to. Try anyways.

[newbie1956 in reply to ScoobyDoo910]

I am a born worrier, but I know you're right. Thanks for reminders

[newbie1956]

Feeling optimistic today

[ScoobyDoo910]

I'm glad that my reply helped some. Take care you.