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- Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
Hey Skm I'm totally with you - I've been really struggling with the notion that this might carry on for us for an extended period while the rest of the country gets back to "normal" to some degree. I have been trying to think of ways that I can do things (like, go for a walk, visit with fr...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
I never got my letter so I spoke to my GP - they are sending me one anyway. We had a good old rant about the shockingly shit job the Govt has been doing, which was oddly bonding
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
Only if you're stage 4 or 5, it would appear.
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-c ... us-advice/
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-c ... us-advice/
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
Bit surprised your renal unit haven't contacted you. It was them that got in touch with me first. There might be info on your hospital page? Is there an email address for your outpatient office?
Good luck. x
Good luck. x
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:30 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
I didn't get a letter, only a text message. But it definitely confirmed that I was in the shielding group (12 years tx)
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
Extra advice from the kidney charities too...
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-c ... us-advice/
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-c ... us-advice/
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
The new guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults I would be interested to hear what folks get from the...
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 1:18 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
It's ok, I found it - you were right.
Nothing from the unit that differs from general advice and tbh I think that makes sense - it'll only become an issue if we get infected and need treatment.
Nothing from the unit that differs from general advice and tbh I think that makes sense - it'll only become an issue if we get infected and need treatment.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:28 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
Indeed, the literature I've been reading indicates that alcohol gel is effective against this virus. Bad for your hands overall, though. Interesting about the case, have you got a link to where you saw that? I had a severe bout of tonsilitis last summer where the docs made me stop my immunosuppressi...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:26 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus
- Replies: 124
- Views: 134845
Re: Coronavirus
I would guess the reason we've had nothing specific is because the advice is the same as it is for the flu virus or anything else of that type - practise good hygiene, keep away from sick people, see your doctor quickly if you get ill.
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: First post as I'm little bit worried
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7012
Re: First post as I'm little bit worried
Hi there First of all, welcome! I can't comment on the diabetes but I can tell you that you're doing all the right things in losing weight and reducing blood pressure. I can also say that GFR movement is rarely linear, and a drop from 38 to 36 is not a huge one - in fact from one blood test to the n...
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:07 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: My recent TX experience
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10932
Re: My recent TX experience
HUrrah! hope it wakes up soon
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 12:31 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Kidney Patient Guide website updates
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12792
Re: Kidney Patient Guide website updates
That looks fine to me
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:45 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Fear of tx failure?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24710
Re: Fear of tx failure?
HI there I don't think it's alarmist at all, just your own personal experience. Thank you for sharing it. I'm glad the chemo is going well, wish you all the best. I am also a 1/6, which at the time they explained away saying that the drugs are so much better so it would be fine, and it has been - I'...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:54 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Muscle pain/joint pain
- Replies: 33
- Views: 128463
Re: Muscle pain/joint pain
The thing is, just because we have kidney disease it doesn't mean it's the only cause of anything. Your GP is fobbing you off. There must be other possibilities. Time to tell them to look past the illness and treat the whole patient (in a nice way of course)!
Good luck
Good luck