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by Skm
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
Replies: 69
Views: 126630

Re: Vaccines for Covid 19

Relaxing in May, may lead to a surge in cases but if it’s in people who dont need hospitalisation, we shouldn’t have to have a 4th lockdown. The new variants however are rather an unknown quantity on this front. I’m keen for us all to have our second vaccinations. I hope this will reduce our risk of...
by Skm
Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Scared
Replies: 5
Views: 6356

Re: Scared

Megs, Sorry to hear your news. It’s always scary when we don’t know what’s going to happen and what to do about it. An gfr of 35 shouldn’t give you too many problems at present. The problem is that you don’t know at what rate it will fall. The best things you can do are to keep your blood pressure u...
by Skm
Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: emotional help
Replies: 2
Views: 3975

Re: emotional help

Hi bhc962, I feel for you and your husband. It is such a shock when you reach this point. It is a difficult time with difficult decisions to be made. The only person that can make these decisions is your husband. Your role (and his brothers role) is to support him in his decisions. It can be difficu...
by Skm
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
Replies: 69
Views: 126630

Re: Vaccines for Covid 19

The transplant nurses from my hospital rang yesterday to ask if I’d been vaccinated, when and with which vaccine. I’ve been vaccinated. Not sure what they would have done if I hadn’t. It was nice to get the support.
by Skm
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vaccines for Covid 19
Replies: 69
Views: 126630

Re: Vaccines for Covid 19

Had mine on Sunday at local hub. Felt nothing at time and don’t have a sore arm..I do wonder if they actually gave me one! Had Astra Zeneca. No appointment for second dose. I’m a bit concerned. I can see appointments for this drifting. I don’t think being vulnerable with a dodgy immune response we c...
by Skm
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Seasons Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 3786

Re: Seasons Greetings

Happy Christmas everyone. This year a bit different and quiet as many of us are shielding once again. Let’s hope that the New year brings a vaccine and a return to normal life. However there are bits of this year I’d like to retain. The kindness of strangers, the swapping of greetings when you meet ...
by Skm
Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

And Matt Hancock wants to rely on the “common sense “ of the British public!!!
by Skm
Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

Wagolynn,
that’s scary even if you know the odds are small.
Hope all goes well.

Sue
by Skm
Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: egfr reading
Replies: 13
Views: 8956

Re: egfr reading

Hi Hansi, I remember it was very scary. I also remember the nurses were fantastic. There is also support available here. Many of us have been through the same thing and are still going strong. Collect contact details for those nurses and ask any questions. No question is too trivial. Best wishes Sue
by Skm
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

So, here we go again. Not exactly a surprise but disappointing.
Any thoughts on if we will be shielding again? I’m still desperate to hug my children (in their late 20’s) but one is a nurse and another a teacher and both describe themselves as “a walking Corona virus risk” as far as I’m concerned.
by Skm
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: TEACHING STAFF RETURN TO WORK
Replies: 10
Views: 7531

Re: TEACHING STAFF RETURN TO WORK

Jooles,

Just wondered what happened. Did you have to go back into work?
Such a difficult situation. I felt for you.

Sue
by Skm
Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 5
Views: 5058

Thanks

I often drop by this site for a look and a read, sometimes I even post replies. However I think that a vote of thanks should go to Wagolynn. He gives encouragement and advice to many posters who drop by. Many are asking questions that already have been answered but he patiently explains and personal...
by Skm
Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

I got an update letter today!! I have to admit to being amazed. It contains the same information that was released yesterday. They talk about a “pause” in shielding and admit it may need to be reintroduced if cases go up. They also stress that their advice is advisory and we need to do what we are c...
by Skm
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

Dean, You have done so well. It must be so much more difficult with small children. I have to admit I gave in weeks ago. Working on the theory that there is less virus than there was and that virus is killed by uv light (in 8 minutes in Spanish sunlight), I have ventured to areas where And when I am...
by Skm
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 124
Views: 134132

Re: Coronavirus

News from Kidney Care UK Today: “ If you have been advised to shield and are in England and Wales you should receive a letter by June 15 about future plans for shielding. We are seeking confirmation that this is the same for Northern Ireland and Scotland.” Baring in mind the fiasco in March when we ...