My story..

[Christie12]

After being diagnosed with lupus in 2013, I thought that I had gone through the worst. Then in 2014, I experienced my first kidney failure, which was a horrible experience.

The first sign of my kidney failure was a UTI. I was sent home from the emergency room multiple times over a month's time and they kept diagnosing me with kidney failure. During one of those emergency room visits, they gave me antibiotics that made my throat swell and I felt like I could not breathe. I ended up going back to the hospital where they had to give me something to counteract the reaction I had received from the antibiotics.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

HI Christie, you have been through a lot. Just want to ask you something.... you keep saying kidney FAILURE.... if you have kidney failure, you should be on dialysis. If you have chronic kidney disease, there are things you can do to help yourself. Do you know what stage CKD you have?

[Christie12 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Stage 5 (GFR < 15 ml/min): Kidney failure (also called end-stage renal disease, ESRD). Dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to survive, I am going through the worse moment of my life right now, I welcome death to come take me away!!! AM TIRED!!!

[CKD2-4 in reply to Christie12]

Hi Christie. I am so sorry for your experience. Please try not to lose hope. Three years ago I was diagnosed with a GFR of 12. Through some diet changes and exercise I was able to improve my GFR to 18. While everyone’s journey is different depending on what caused the CKD you might be able to improve your kidney function. I would say to ask your Dr to see if there was anything you can do to improve your kidney function. .

[Christie12 in reply to CKD2-4]

What do you sugggest I do please

[CKD2-4 in reply to Christie12]

I would say to review your labs with your doctor and ask what changes can be made to improve your numbers.

[OldTownhammock in reply to Christie12]

Or request a consult with a renal dietician.

[Lifeisagift93]

you can watch more Dr G about goodbye lupus. she helps people go off Dialysis by following her diet. I m following it now. And I have số much hợp for the next blood test

[bevgt in reply to Lifeisagift93]

Where do I find Dr G diet please

[Lifeisagift93 in reply to bevgt]

goodbyelupus.com/6-steps-to... can watch her on YouTube goodbye lupus or join group smoothie solution on fb

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Christie, at a GFR of 15, there is hope. I was told I would be on dialysis in 6 months and was able with diet and healthy lifestyle to go for six years. I did not start dialysis until I was GFR 7. I also have an autoimmune disease. Hang in there. They can help you with your Lupus to get that under control and you can work on getting you numbers up.

[Christie12 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you so much, this is what I needed, you are Godsent

[punkin1406]

A UTI is not kidney failure. What is your Gfr? There are 5 stages to CKD. Has a Dr diagnosed you with it? If so, there are things you can do to help yourself. Don’t panic.

[Christie12 in reply to punkin1406]

Please tell me more dear, I really need it Gosh

[punkin1406 in reply to punkin1406]

I don’t know your specific situation and I am not a doctor. Talk to your doctor about your concerns.

[Christie12 in reply to punkin1406]

Alright sure.., thanks anyway

[barbara55109]

Are you on dialysis? You say you've had failure. that usually means dialysis or transplant are needed to live, but this happened 10 years ago. Did your eGFR increase? I you went below 15 and then back up what it probably was is an acute kidney injury. What is you eGFR today? What are your dr.s telling you today?