Frightened

[Crags]

I have swollen feet and ankles pain in my legs and foamy urine is dyalisis near please help me. Thank you. Patrick

[lowraind]

See Mr. Kidney's advice to your first post.

[KelliC_NKF]

It's important to get tested to see what your GFR is kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr. Foamy urine and swelling can be signs of kidney disease, but a blood test for GFR will determine if you have kidney disease and if so what stage of kidney disease you have. Dialysis or transplant would be needed when your GFR is 15 or less.

[Crags in reply to KelliC_NKF]

I am stage 4 kidney function my GFR is 28. These were my first symtoms i see my nephro Aug 28th do you think my kidneys have worsened with those symptoms. Thank you. Patrick

[KelliC_NKF in reply to Crags]

Many people do not experience symptoms until their kidney disease is stage 4. It's wonderful that you have an appointment with a nephrologist scheduled. You will learn more then. To help you prepare, write down a list of questions you have so you make sure you get all your questions/concerns answered. Here's some common questions you might want to ask to get you started: kidney.org/newsletter/your-...

[Crags in reply to KelliC_NKF]

Thank you so much Kelli

You helped me considerably i mean that. I sitting here going crazy seeing these symptoms for the first time. Thank you

[KelliC_NKF in reply to Crags]

You're welcome! Glad you found the community! Let us know how things go later this month!

[Crags in reply to KelliC_NKF]

😀👍

[Crags in reply to KelliC_NKF]

My mistake. I just looked. My nephrologist app. Is Sept 28th not Augest. But i ll let you know what he said. Oh i thank God for this communty. I dont feel alone