Kidney Patient Guide

Hi Genevieve

I have never heard of these but keep checking back because I know someone will be along soon to try too help

Solo

Thank you all for the replies and the links .

The consultant has made an appointment for me to see the Specialist Renal Nurse on Monday to help talk me through a lot of what is going to happen . I will tell her about the forum and how supportive you all are too

Hi . I have just got back from my Urology appointment and the consultant has decided to remove my left kidney . He said " even though removing this kidney will leave you in a very brittle state I feel there is no alternative but to remove the kidney " . I don't know what he means by Brittl...

What exactly Is this persons qualifications? ( Robert Mazure )
Somehow I can't see hospital admin allowing just anyone to " interview " their Doctors...

Solo

Hi Justonestepfurther Yes I have calcifications bilaterally in my kidney paranchyma . It is called Nephrocalcinosis and it can be caused by lots of reasons including Hyperparathyroidism and other thyroid issues and also the body making to much calcium . I was told I have bilateral nephrocalcinosis a...

Hi Rik No hand holding needed....I was in and out before I could say " I need to hold hands " . The only injured part of me was my pride for cancelling the appointment and having to explain my reasons for cancelling. After the proceedure I asked if it was as bad has having my ears pierced ...

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Stent has been removed! I had a little local anaesthetic gel and the nurse got it out . She said because I had cancelled the removal the stent was a little hard to grasp . I did feel something but it wasn't pain .

I feel quite brave and touch now * proud face *

Solo

Thank you for the reply wagolynn .

I have spoken to someone at PALS and they're going to help

Hi . Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas ? Mine was ok ish

I wanted to know if anyone knew how I go about changing my consultant? Is there a protocol I need to follow or can I just ring up and tell his secretary?

Thank you in advance

Hi Rik. You're such a handful! Oxo and hot chocolate ???


Hi Rheaybou . I will make another appointment to see my gp and discuss it more . You sound like my consultant .... He is always telling me off about urine colour . Thank you for coming to my aid once again

Hi I have had some new results from a test I had ...apparently I have lots and lots ( that's what the go said ) of Oxalates and Urea . I remember in a biology lesson at school a few years ago * cough* learning about Oxalate and their function .....however I think the new boy started in that lesson a...

Happy Christmas

Hope you're all as well as you can be

Sue

Hello godisable I'm afraid I can't answer your question or help you at all. Someone will be along who can help though

Good luck

Why why why Rik!?!?!? Why must you continue to say we have lower pain threshold than the male ??? No wonder your gentle wife swore and dug her nails in you.....it wasn't with the pain it was because of you I bet! Thank you DeanH for telling me about your experience but my mind is made up....I don't ...

Hahahahahahaha!! Rik you made me laugh!

Don't tell your other half you compared a stent removal to childbirth!!! She will be annoyed!!

On another note - I'm not having the stent done...and if consultant asks why I shall show him this post