07 July 2011

The Latest Nephrologist Visit...

My Lungs and Heart remain clear of any edemic S/S's; my Liver is clear; there are no other complications or associated conditions that could creep up on me. The PCKD continues to be the sole issue. (YAY!!!!)

My Lab Results:

GFR--17.6% total kidney function  ( <0.6> )

Hematocrit--33.3  ( +.80 )  NR 42-52

BUN--43.0   NR 5-26

Creatinine--3.9   NR 0.5-1.5

Calcium--10.3   NR 8.5-10.6

Phosphorus--3.7   NR 2.5-4.5

Albumin--4.8   NR 3.5-4.8

WBC's--4.96   NR 4.5-11.0

RBC's--4.15   NR 4.7-6.1

*I don't have corroborative numbers on hand. Suffice it to say that, aside from the GFR drop, I am otherwise stable.

So, all of these numbers mean that I will continue to feel worse as my kidney function slowly decreases. Unless I have a sudden sharp increase of S/S's (Signs and Symptoms), or experience things such as constant emesis, blood in my urine, severe sustained edema etc, I will continue on as I have. No, it certainly isn't fun; but it is the process, and I simply have to continue the journey through it.

That's all for now.

Good Health to All!

ScottW