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by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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....
by wagolynn
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: IgA Nephropathy/kidney problems and marijuana
Replies: 9
Views: 21668

Re: IgA Nephropathy/kidney problems and marijuana

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by wagolynn
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: nephrotic syndrome
Replies: 1
Views: 3971

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 ...
by wagolynn
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: How “back to normal” are you?
Replies: 4
Views: 6648

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...
by wagolynn
Sun Jan 09, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
Replies: 69
Views: 126746

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.
by wagolynn
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
Replies: 69
Views: 126746

Re: Vaccines for Covid 19

Hi Skm,
Have you had a letter telling you to get the 4th?
by wagolynn
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
Replies: 946
Views: 2273282

Re: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??

Hi Skm,
Thank you.

The work goes on...
by wagolynn
Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: suggestion... how about introducing ourselves??
Replies: 946
Views: 2273282

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...
by wagolynn
Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Rubbish veins
Replies: 5
Views: 9573

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...