Acute Kidney Injury (Stage 3b).

[Mike55555]

This is what I have. I'd rather not have it, of course. Luckily now don't have too many symptoms of anything at all. Started with a uti, which was not cured by antibiotics, which quickly progressed to severe urinary retention, backed up to the kidneys. Complicated by an enlarged prostrate, a bladder that would not contract, and urosepsis which all developed at the same time. All over the course of a week.

I would be unaware of it completely now aside from when I get blood tests done, showing that my creatine is a touch too high, and my gfr is too low. From time to time I get infections in the kidneys, and sometimes end up in the local hospital until they are cleared up.

I now have a permanent reminder of the situation as I see the inserted supra pubic catheter protruding from my bladder everyday. Much better than the two urine bags I had to have connected to my kidneys for approx a year. Still don't like it, and trying to figure out a way to get rid of it completely.

But at least, with the spc, life is more manageable. I can swim, run, work and so on, live life much as normal.

As I have no intention of doing that clean intermittent catheterization multiple times a day, just not for me, the spc will do as a temporary alternative.

So that's the story. I understand I came close to losing my life in the hospital because of these health issues. So I am thankful to still be alive, and reasonably healthy otherwise.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

Welcome to the web site for support and sharing. We have different reasons for CKD. I too had prostrate problems and surgery. The condition may have contributed to my CKD.

[Mike55555 in reply to orangecity41]

Thank You for the welcome.

[CKD3Khan]

Your story is almost identical to mine. I am Stage 4, but feel like I'm 3b. I use the intermittent catheter 4 times a day. Had 3 UTIs last year, finally cleared up with antibiotics. Haven't had any since. Symptoms for me are mostly itching and insomnia, a bit of fatigue of course. I watch what I eat, keeping my sodium and the 3 Ps under control. Try my best to get a daily walk in, despite living in the frozen north. I wish you well.

[Mike55555 in reply to CKD3Khan]

Yes trying to keep the diet right can be helpful, easing off the bladder irritating foods, and drinks. Trying to follow a plant based diet, with low protein, and some low carbs. Not always easy, nor successful with that. But many others seem to find such a life style choice helps.

I would say improvement in the gfr, and creatine is possible with the right lifestyle choices, although carnivore or keto diet, perhaps a step too far.

Good Luck.

[honeybug]

hi Mike55555 😃🌿🌸🦋

So sorry to hear of your plight. I’m thrilled to also hear of your solution to make your life more manageable and that you survived. My brother and dad did not.

Wishing you all the best for your future. Take care and stay safe.

Love and prayers

EJ 🤗🥰❤️🙏🕊️😇🌿🌸🦋

[Mike55555 in reply to honeybug]

Sorry about your Dad and brother. Thank You for the good wishes. All the best.

[honeybug in reply to Mike55555]

Thank you so much.