breathing issues ckd

[feris]

breating issues in ckd stage 3?

[Bond-007]

I would like to attack this question feris. I think there is an association between ckd & heart problems, so if the heart is not pumping blood to the lungs adequately that might be one source of breathing problems, also ckd can lead to anemia & if severe can lead to hypoxia - not enough oxygen. For the anemia get a cbc blood test with iron panel to check Hg & iron, a component of Hg that is needed to make red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body. For the heart get an ekg or echocardiogram if ordered by your cardiologist,

[feris in reply to Bond-007]

yes all tests done thanks all done. she is on iron pills. had another cbctest today. Nephrologist appointment Wednesday. Will this get better?

[CatOnACloud]

Yeah, like Bond says. I had some trouble breathing and was diagnosed with pretty good anemia. Doing better on iron. Always tested negative in past, then one day…I do feel a small pickup of energy as well. Best!

[Bond-007]

If you find the cause & treat it whether anemia or cardiovascular or both - it should get better. If anemia, there are 4 main treatments. Iron by pill is not absorbed so well & the same for dietary sources, depending on age & diet. Heme iron from animal sources is absorbed best but for cardiovascular health, you want a whole food plant based diet. Cooking in iron pots will add some significant iron to food. So if diet & pills don’t elevate iron & Hg then you go to IV infusion & if Hg is really low - a transfusion. If iron is ok, but Hg still low, then your Dr may recommend procrit or even procrit plus iron if iron is low & you are not converting it to Hg because of a lack of erythropoietin being excreted by the kidney because the diseased kidney is not detecting oxygen levels in the blood correctly & so it is not triggering erythropoietin excretion which the procrit provides by simple but cautious injection. Erythropoietin is a precursor to red blood cell production. I believe every medical condition is curable- even if we haven’t learned the cure yet - we may learn it tomorrow. For anemia- we learned it. Blood is the river of life for every other organ - it is the organ that sustains all others by carrying oxygen & removing waste & for this it is owed the greatest respect & care. Print this out & give it to your Dr. He’ll take it from there, knowing you want this anemia gone & fast.

[feris in reply to Bond-007]

Thanks so much we have an appointment with the nephrologist Wed. She took complete blood work again today. We are very concerned with what she will tell us. In the hospital they told us stage 3. My wife is type1 and has high BP. Nephrologist put her on a load of meds. Including Iron. took a biopsy. called us before Thanksgiving telling us biopsy showed damage to kidneys from Diabetes Are we heading to 5. Can't sleep at night.

[Sophiebun11 in reply to feris]

Many medications can cause breathing issues as well. It may be a good idea to have a Pulmonary referral as well as a Cardio and Neph.

Best of luck.

[feris in reply to Bond-007]

Hi I can't sleep the people on this site are making me nervous what if my 48 year old wife needs a transplant she has had rental surgey done may her diabetes attacked her cap near her kidneys she will won't qualify?

[RoxanneKidney in reply to feris]

You see your medical team and get a plan. That will put you and your wife in control of the situation. Then you do things one day at a time.

[Bond-007]

Feris - don’t let the people on the site make you nervous. No one wants that. You are doing the best by seeking information & sharing with your Dr. Being concerned & acting on it is healthy. You are a great asset to your wife & her Dr. Use your nervous energy productively / get exercise, take a walk, read & learn & try not to worry - but rather think of solutions in a productive & rational manner, like your Dr, if she’s good. And she seems proactive. What you don’t want is a passive Dr who doesn’t follow up & is not proactive. Seems like you made the right decision there. You have just the right combination of concern & action. Learn & you will not be paralyzed by fear & anxiety. Talk to others, friends, relatives & get social support to allay your fears & give you ideas for reducing stress, getting help, & improving your wife’s care & health & you won’t feel alone in meeting this challenge. Peace.