It appears you have not yet registered with our community. To register please click here...


 Home Message Boards Videos Join for Free User Blogs Board Index
Search
 
Forgot your username or password?


Kidney Disorders Message Board
Post New Thread   Closed Thread
Share
 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 03-11-2008, 09:35 AM   #1
Newbie
(female)
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
Hugs: 0
Hugged 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
dablonde HB User
Kidney Disease or Not???

I have been struggling with autoimmune disorders and fibromyalgia for close to 15 years. In the spring of 2006, it was discovered I have Hashimoto's thyroid disease. I take, on a daily basis, 88mcg Synthroid, 900mg Neurontin, 200mg Plaquenil, 300mg Ultram, 3mg Lunesta, 5mg Clarinex. In December 2007, it was discovered I had hypercalcemia (10.5). Further tests indicated it is not my parathyroids causing the problem. I also have high cholesterol (284) and high serum albumin (5.3). 24 hour urine calcium test showed hypocalciuria (71 mg). January 2008, I thought I had a UTI (so did my MD). I have since been on 2 rounds of antibiotics - Cipro and Macrobid. Neither have helped. I have had constant right flank and back pain and excessive urination (20-30 times/day), generalized itching, extreme fatigue, confusion, lightheadedness, headaches, muscle twitching and night cramps. Most recent urinalysis shows: ketones (trace), blood (small - 1+), protein (30 - 1+), nitrite (negative), leukocyte esterase (Large - 3+), squamous epithelial cells (>/=28), WBC (>60), bacteria (>50), RBC (10-20), Hyaline crystals (Occasional) and amorphous crystals identified. All CBC tests were normal except MCHC (36.3 g/dL). Three additional urinalysis showed WBC, but no bacteria. Using a GFR calculator shows chronic stage 2 kidney disease with the following inputs: serum creatinine = .85, age = 50, race = caucasian, gender = female. I've had a renal ultrasound which shows: right kidney 11.2cm, left kidney 10.9cm. There is minimal fullness in both left and right renal pelvis. Isn't it true that the left kidney should be larger than the right? One other interesting recent blood test was consistent with past infection of parvovirus B19 (IgG was 6.0 - IgM was .1).

I think I have glomerulonephritis, but I can't get any doctors to listen to me. Please send advice as to how to deal with all of this and get physicians to act. Thank you.

 
Sponsors Lightbulb
   
Old 03-11-2008, 03:45 PM   #2
Inactive
(female)
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
Hugs: 0
Hugged 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
hopesprings2 HB User
Re: Kidney Disease or Not???

yes one kidney is larger than the other
sounds kinda like your low on potassium
eat bananas and pototoes see if the leg cramps get better
only your doctor will know forsure what is wrong with you
if you dont think your doctor listens see another

 
Old 03-12-2008, 12:03 PM   #3
Newbie
(female)
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
Hugs: 0
Hugged 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
dablonde HB User
Re: Kidney Disease or Not???

Blood tests show potassium is fine. Besides, I eat a banana every morning. In fact, my diet is exemplary except for one cup of coffee a day, but without that I would cease all ability to function.

I've seen at least 4 doctors in the past several months. I have a regular MD, a rheumatologist, an endocrinologist and a urologist. I try to keep them all connected and clued in on tests each of them has ordered. I've read that some people have to see as many as 20 doctors to get the right diagnosis. If I try to do that, however, I'll lose my job and benefits. And, where does that leave me then?

Last edited by dablonde; 03-12-2008 at 12:09 PM.

 
Old 03-12-2008, 11:07 PM   #4
Junior Member
(female)
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 31
Hugs: 0
Hugged 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Deebno HB User
Thumbs up Kidney problems

My brother had an ultra sound, cat scan, & MRI.
Found he had a Tumor. They removed the right kidney surgically and it was cancerous. I hear they most often are. He is doing fine healing well and kidney on left is doing fine. He has changed his lifestyle as you may imagine.
The VA in MN did a great job on his health issues! What a blessing.
Deebno
__________________
Deecy-55
Minnesota

 
Closed Thread

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Board Replies Last Post
gfr of 55 with 1 kidney rose41054 Kidney Disorders 10 09-22-2010 07:08 PM
Kidney Function % - What does it mean? bobbedazzler Kidney Disorders 8 09-21-2010 06:46 PM
does anyone have ckd kidney disease early stage etc starmissy Kidney Disorders 8 03-19-2010 08:58 PM
cysts on Liver and Kidney! dianep Open to All Other Health Topics 1 12-07-2009 09:11 AM
Would anyone know answer to this,kidney stones Gram4 Kidney Disorders 4 05-19-2009 07:45 AM
Polycystic Kidney Disease? Or just renal cysts.. PlazaHouse05 Kidney Disorders 7 08-17-2008 11:07 PM
Kidney & Liver Damage from Opiates Laye Addiction & Recovery 1 12-03-2007 06:29 AM
Chronic kidney disease -- what to expect? gigibee Kidney Disorders 2 05-07-2006 07:33 PM
? about kidney failure maybullsmom Kidney Disorders 1 06-24-2004 07:06 AM
Polycystic Kidney Disease johnsondm8 Kidney Disorders 5 11-27-2003 09:41 AM




Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off











Message Boards
  • Open to All Other Health Topics
  • It's Life - Off Topic Discussions
  • Natural Disaster Sympathies and Support
  • Health News
  • HealthBoards Testimonials
  • Suggestions for New Boards
  • Registration/Membership/Site Problems
  • Health Issues
  • General Health
  • Abuse Support
  • Acid Reflux / GERD
  • Acne
  • Share Your Acne Story
  • Acne Tips
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • ADD / ADHD
  • Addiction & Recovery
  • Addison's Disease
  • Aging Issues
  • Allergies
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
  • Amputation / Prosthetic
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anemia
  • Aneurysm
  • Anger Management
  • Angina
  • Anxiety
  • Share Your Anxiety Story
  • Anxiety Tips
  • Arthritis
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Asthma
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Back Problems
  • Beauty & Cosmetics
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Control
  • Blood and Blood Vessel
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bowel Disorders
  • Brain & Head Injury
  • Brain & Nervous System Disorders
  • Brain Tumors
  • Breastfeeding
  • Burns & Injuries
  • Cancer
  • Cancer: Bladder
  • Cancer: Bone
  • Cancer: Brain
  • Cancer: Breast
  • Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian
  • Cancer: Colon
  • Cancer: Esophageal
  • Cancer: Kidney
  • Cancer: Lung
  • Cancer: Oral
  • Cancer: Pancreatic & Liver
  • Cancer: Prostate
  • Cancer: Rectal & Anal
  • Cancer: Skin
  • Cancer: Stomach
  • Cancer: Testicular
  • Cancer: Throat
  • Cancer: Thyroid
  • Cancer: Uterine
  • Candida
  • Caregivers
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Children - Special Needs
  • Children's Health
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Codependency
  • Colds & Flu
  • Swine Flu (H1N1)
  • Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery
  • Costochondritis
  • Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Death & Dying
  • Degenerative Diseases
  • Dental Health
  • Depression
  • Share Your Depression Story
  • Depression Tips
  • Diabetes
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Disabilities
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Dizziness / Vertigo
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Interactions
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysphagia
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Endometriosis
  • Environmental Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
  • Exercise & Fitness
  • Eye & Vision
  • Family & Friends of Cancer Patients
  • Family & Friends of the Mentally Ill
  • Family Planning / Adoption
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Foot Problems
  • Gallbladder
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Grief & Loss
  • Hair Loss / Alopecia
  • Hair Problems
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Health Insurance Issues
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Heart Disorders
  • Hepatitis
  • Hernia
  • Herpes
  • High & Low Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • HIV Prevention
  • HIV/AIDS Living With
  • Hormone Problems
  • Hospice
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Hypochondria
  • Hysterectomy
  • Immune Disorders
  • Incontinence
  • Infant Care (up to 18 months old)
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Infertility
  • Share Your Infertility Story
  • Inner Ear Disorders
  • Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Kidney Disorders
  • Knee & Hip Problems
  • Lasik Eye Surgery
  • Learning Disorders
  • Leukemia
  • Liver & Pancreas Disorders
  • Lung & Respiratory Disorders / COPD
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Share Your Lyme Disease Story
  • Lymphedema
  • Lymphomas
  • Men's Health
  • Menopause
  • Mental Health
  • Mesothelioma
  • Military Health Issues
  • Miscarriage & Still Birth
  • Mononucleosis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myositis
  • Nail Problems
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neuropathy
  • Nutritional Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Orthopedic
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pain Management
  • Chronic Pain
  • Share Your Pain Management Story
  • Panic Disorders
  • Paralysis
  • Parenting Issues
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Personality Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Pituitary Disease
  • Polio
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Share Your Pregnancy Story
  • Pregnancy Tips
  • 2010 Mommies
  • 2011 Mommies
  • Pregnancy-Teen
  • Prostatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Rape / Sexual Abuse
  • Rare Disorders
  • Raynaud's Syndrome
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Relationship Health
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Rosacea
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Scoliosis
  • Self-injury Recovery
  • Senior Health
  • Sexual Dysfunction Treatment
  • Sexual Health - General
  • Sexual Health - Men
  • Sexual Health - Teens
  • Sexual Health - Women
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Shingles
  • Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems
  • Shyness
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Sinus Problems
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Skin Problems
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Speech & Language Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Disorders
  • Stress
  • Stroke
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Teen Health
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Transplants
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Trying to Conceive (TTC)
  • Urology
  • Vaccination & Immunization
  • Vitamins & Supplements
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss / Surgical
  • West Nile Virus
  • Women's Health



  • TOP THANKED CONTRIBUTORS

    Kidney Disorders

    Cora1003 (34), writeleft (9), sweetfemale (5), montesflus (4), grayfox (3), flowergirl2day (2), potato59 (1), anne is asking (1), jocotter (1), randym431 (1)

    Site Wide Totals

    thanbey (581), janewhite1 (528), BlueSkies14 (511), SpineAZ (484), DGabriel10 (465), mscat40 (419), tetonteri66 (419), jennybyc (402), sammy64 (390), jgrangran (359)

    All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:24 AM.



    Site owned and operated by HealthBoards.com™
    Copyright and Terms of Use © 1998-2012 HealthBoards.com™ All rights reserved.
    Do not copy or redistribute in any form!


    SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.