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- Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:08 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lymphodema anyone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5214
Re: Lymphodema anyone?
Hi, Have you looked at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lymphoedema/treatment/ It would appear there isn't any medication to cure this condition. As I understand it, the Lymphatic system doe's not have a pump like the vascular system. Fluids are moved through the Lymphatic system by muscle movement whe...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Opinions please egfr 15
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9342
Re: Opinions please egfr 15
Hi, An eGFR of 15 is bringing you in the range where my beginning to fell the effects of kidney failure. Each individual will start to notice the effect of low eGFR at different levels but I would think it is well worth mentioning to your GP or Consultant if you are seeing one. In my experience, the...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: "Patients Know Best"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16395
Re: "Patients Know Best"
Hi All, First I thing the name is a very poor choice - If you want to speak to your medical team, the conversation has to start with, "According to Patients Know Best my blood results are ...". Not a very good start, they will have their back up before you get to your question. Presentatio...
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:32 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: 53 Year Old male, eGPR 56
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5816
Re: 53 Year Old male, eGPR 56
Hi,
Sorry, I should have said the, 'e' in eGFR means estimated, this is prone to error.
In practice the key thing is the trend in eGFR.
Most people will get down to less than 20% before noticing any problems but you will find all this among the topics from the home page.
Sorry, I should have said the, 'e' in eGFR means estimated, this is prone to error.
In practice the key thing is the trend in eGFR.
Most people will get down to less than 20% before noticing any problems but you will find all this among the topics from the home page.
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:24 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: 53 Year Old male, eGPR 56
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5816
Re: 53 Year Old male, eGPR 56
Hi, I know it easy to say but try not to worry, it will not change your situation. Rather than worry, try to get to know as much as you can about your condition. To start look on this websites home page, this will give you you access to lots of reliable information. The first thing to find out is wh...
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:54 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: End of mask wearing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6519
Re: End of mask wearing
Masks The unit I attend still use masks but masks on transport to dialysis has been relaxed. I think, the assumption is that vulnerable people have had their vaccine shots, which reduces the risk. You should have had a letter, some time ago, outlining special treatment should you find you have caugh...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:48 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hi All I am the New one Here
- Replies: 12
- Views: 30831
Re: Hi All I am the New one Here
Hi gaibleke, See your GP and tell him/her how you feel. Kidney failure pushes you towards depression but if you are aware of this it is possible to re-direct your thoughts, when the black cloud hits tell yourself it is a symptom of the kidney problems nothing more, and try not to dwell on the cloud....
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:11 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: IgA Nephropathy/kidney problems and marijuana
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21656
Re: IgA Nephropathy/kidney problems and marijuana
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- Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:34 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: nephrotic syndrome
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3967
Re: nephrotic syndrome
Hi dylanmace 75, Welcome to the forum, and I am sorry for the delay in responding. The Orthopnoea is likely to be a result of the Nephrotic syndrome, because your kidneys will not be clearing excess water from your body, hence the swelling. If fluids are building up, you may find sleeping with more ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:15 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: How “back to normal” are you?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6644
Re: How “back to normal” are you?
My daughter who is about 3 years into a transplant, still wears a mask in shops etc. We are in a care home now, and she does not come in as the care home is locked down due to Covid among residents. Both my wife and I have had Covid, (while in the care home) my wife was in hospital for about 10 days...
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
- Replies: 69
- Views: 126709
Re: Vaccines for Covid 19
I have had a letter from the local NHS, about treatment for Covid, apparently I am included in the Priority Treatment Group.
But nothing about 4th jab.
But nothing about 4th jab.
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:12 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
- Replies: 69
- Views: 126709
Re: Vaccines for Covid 19
Hi Skm,
Have you had a letter telling you to get the 4th?
Have you had a letter telling you to get the 4th?
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:11 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
- Replies: 946
- Views: 2273100
Re: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
Hi Skm,
Thank you.
The work goes on...
Thank you.
The work goes on...
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:17 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
- Replies: 946
- Views: 2273100
Re: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
Hi Skm, Thanks for your concern. Yes, I have been moving Mrs wagolynn and myself into a care home, so have been occupied with the move, and getting the care home to get the medication and food right once we got there. I am now dialysing at a different unit, and they are insisting on treating me as n...
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:28 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Rubbish veins
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9569
Re: Rubbish veins
Hi Tootygirl, This may help you, and I see there are other sites as well. https://www.ladyoflyme.com/blog/tips-for-a-good-blood-draw-small-and-difficult-veins Drinking plenty of water should work, in fact drinking 2 litres minimum per day should help your problems, that is unless your consultants ha...