07 December 2012

First off: It is December 7th. Seventy one years ago was the attack on Pearl Harbor. Truly a "date which shall live in infamy," I hope that you take a moment to reflect on that terrible day that launched the Greatest Generation into the greatest conflict in history. We all owe those men that were lost that day our respect, out deepest thanks and our honor. They will never be forgotten!
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As promised, here are my latest lab results:

*Albumin (19 Nov):  4.70 g/dL     (+0.30 g/dL from 16 Oct)

*Hemoglobin (04 Dec):  11.70 g/dL     (+0.10 g/dL from 27 Nov)

*Ca Corrected (04 Dec):  9.30 mg/dL     (-0.30 mg/dL from 06 Nov)

*Phosphorous (04 Dec):  4.70 mg/dL     (+0.20 mg/dL from 06 Nov)

*PTH Intact (19 Nov):  95pg/mL     (-21 pg/mL from 16 Oct)

*K+ (19 Nov):  4.20 mEq/L     (No Change from 16 Oct)

*URR (04 Dec):  68%     (-7.0 % from 06 Nov)

     = Good          =Bad

So, mostly good numbers, with two that concern me; the PTH and the URR. I was discussing with the dialysis dietician about my PTH decline, but she stated that there isn't much I can do beyond controlling it with my diet...which I am already doing. So at this point, the PTH is out of my control.

The URR...seven percent drop in dialysis effectiveness in one month. That's a lot. I'm pretty sure this is a direct reflection of where my kidneys are at. No doubt this number will be discussed with me very soon.

Next, my dialysis weights:

21 Nov 12
Starting Weight:  105.9 Kg
Water Removed:  2.20 Kg
Ending Weight:  103.7 Kg

24 Nov 12
Starting Weight:  106.3 Kg
Water Removed:  2.70 Kg
Ending Weight:  103.6 Kg

27 Nov 12
Starting Weight:  106.2 Kg
Water Removed:  3.00 Kg
Ending Weight:  103.2 Kg

*29 Nov 12
Starting Weight:  106.3 Kg
Water Removed:  2.10 Kg
Ending Weight:  104.1 Kg

*Changed my dry weight from 103.5 Kg to 104.1 Kg to try to eliminate excessive cramping and body aches following dialysis treatments (tx's).

01 Dec 12
Starting Weight:  106.7 Kg
Water Removed:  2.60 Kg
Ending Weight:  104.1 Kg

04 Dec 12
Starting Weight:  107.5 Kg
Water Removed:  3.80 Kg
Ending Weight:  103.7 Kg

06 Dec 12
Starting Weight:  106.3 Kg
Water Removed:  2.60 Kg
Ending Weight: 103.7 Kg

Aside from two days, my body continues to give too much water back, as my target is only hit twice in all of those treatments (tx's). I didn't mind this on Dec 1st when both kidneys were so painful. The extra give-back was definitely a good thing in helping to reduce the terrible pain.

I don't remember if I mentioned that a couple of weeks ago I received the third of the series of the Hepatitis inoculations. I think that is the last one I'll need for a long while.

Well, it's late, I'm tired, there's another round of dialysis in six hours, and I forgot what else I wanted to pass on. So...

Good Health to All!

ScottW