Kidney prob

[Lucieb01]

Can kidney impairment cause a really terrible tiredness that feels more like being drowsy and I have a itch in my legs that is driving me nuts

[Jayhawker]

Have you been to see either your primary care physician or a nephrologist? If you haven’t, I’d strongly suggest that you set an appointment as soon as possible.

The tiredness and itchy skin can be related to CKD but there are other medical conditions that can cause this. Plus, we aren’t medical personnel in this forum so can’t give medical diagnoses etc. instead we’re here to support one another as we handle our CKD.

Jayhawker

[AndrewT in reply to Jayhawker]

I absoluetly Echo, these comments Jayhawker, Lucy you need a Doctors/ Consultants Appiontment.

Please don't delay... they CAN see you.

AndrewT

[Lucieb01 in reply to AndrewT]

Ty Andrew for your reply... I do have lots of health probs and I am 66yrs old so maybe against me x

[Lucieb01 in reply to Jayhawker]

I was told about it from my GP as ...well you no that you have kidney prob and heart failure I was gobsmacked and no more mention about it and i was really worried about the way i was feeling so ty for taken the time e to reply

[Jayhawker in reply to Lucieb01]

When is your next appointment? I’d definitely follow up to find out what the treatment plan is.

Jayhawker

[Lucieb01 in reply to Jayhawker]

I got bloods done in January and nothing was said to me about them so I don't have any appointment I am thinking because my age they are not concerned ty

[Jayhawker in reply to Lucieb01]

Well, I’m turning 67 on Aug 3, 2020. So I don’t think it’s your age. And if it is, it shouldn’t be! Do you have someone who could go with you to a follow up appointment? Also, I like to jot my questions down before my appointments. Then I’m able to ask them as I get to the appointment.

Please follow up with your physician. 66 is far too young to give up on trearment🐶🐶

Jayhawker

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Lucieb01]

Are you able to see your blood test results? Your eGFR should indicate at what level your eGFR (estimated Glomular Filtration rate) is. Sad that your Doctor mentioned you had kidney problem but did not explain what level or what the kidney problem is. Maybe request a follow-up appointment to go over test results. Be prepared with prioritized questions. (I am on Medicare and experienced that some Doctors only give you 10 minutes). Keep us posted

[Lucieb01 in reply to orangecity41]

Ty Orange I will do but I am at a loss as to what this all means it would great for it all to become clear ty

[Jayhawker in reply to Lucieb01]

I agree with Bassetmommer, definitely get your lab results out. Check your eGFR. Then look online to find out what stage you were at when those labs were taken.

There are plenty of websites, credible websites, that can give you basic information regarding what you should expect st each stage of CKD.

And we’re here to support you🐶🐶

Jayhawker

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Lucie,

You are the same age as I am, which is not old..... so do not let that be an excuse. You pay the doctor to talk with you and consult. But you need to ask the questions.

Find out what degree of kidney impairment you have. Then read what is a "normal" situation for your stage. There is a wealth of information out there but here is good place to start:

davita.com/education/kidney...

Then ask the doctor to review your bloods as you call them. Here is a link to review yourself what they mean.kidney.org/atoz/content/und...