Kidney Patient Guide

Thanks very much for all your replies. I've had a good think about it all. I have been for some counselling - had to go privately as there was a 3 month waiting list. I guess the manner in which I get treated seems so perfunctiory and assuming. Then every reaction I have is read by medics in the mod...

I am probably not the right person to reply to you but I can identify with your feeling like crying most of the time. Have you felt able to get some clear facts from your consultant yet regarding your current level of renal function (creatinine clearance and or Glomerular Filtration Rate).

It sounds like seriously bad luck. Did you get any explanation as to how both ureters got blocked - you must have had a hell of a clobbering to get both damaged. Sounds like you need to get more information as to how the damage could have happened. Have you asked about how much renal function you ha...

I am now 51 years old. I currently feel fit. Most of my life though I have been very badly treated about my illness - mainly because it has only affected me emotionally rather than physically... but believe me that was bad enough. I was accused of lying about my illness when I was newly married. My ...

I wonder if anyone else has experienced the pressure from medical staff and friends to accept treatment when you don't want it yourself. I had a lot of trouble finding out about palliative care and if I don't find out about it I'm worried that I get very poor care - also given the reaction to date w...