I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Babolat on October 21, 2010, 04:27:33 PM
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Hello everyone. First off let me say what a great, supportive site you guys have here! I have really learned a lot by reading your stories.
I'm 42 and I discovered my kidney problem when I was hospitalized in 2006 during an episode of extremely high blood pressure. The ER doc said it was the highest he had ever seen -- I guess I'm lucky I didn't have a stroke, lol. Since then, my GFR has been steadily declining, to 13% where it is now. I'm not on dialysis yet, and (if I keep the BP under control) I still feel pretty well aside from being generally tired and cold most of the time. Still I wonder how much longer that will last. My wife and brother-in-law were both tested as potential living donors but they were not a match, so last month I was placed on the donor list. This whole thing is kind of worrisome, especially being the breadwinner with 2 school-age kids, but overall I'm keeping positive. Anyway, I'm glad I found this site.
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You sound very positive! Keep up the good attitude.
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:welcomesign; this is a good place to land. glad you joined us.
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:welcomesign; This is a great site, if you have questions ask them here, everyone is always open and honest. I know they have helped me a lot to understand ESRD.
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G'day Babolat and :welcomesign;.
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Welcome to our community! We are glad that you found us too. This is just the place for information, support and encouragement. There is a lot of help from people who have experienced and are experiencing exactly what you are going through. I found this place just before I went on dialysis, and was so prepared when my time came. This is much more than a website - it has become a genuine family :grouphug; and you are going to experience this. Just keep reading and, above all, keep posting so we can know how you are doing.
Bajanne, Moderator
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:welcomesign;
Hello!
You don't say where you live, but if it's in the US and you have a willing donor, you can check into doing a swap. Check out www.kidneyregistry.org to see if it will help you.
Welcome - thanks for joining the family!
okarol/admin
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Oh, I think I know how you might be feeling. My gfr is 15 and I am not on dialysis yet, so I share your worries and concerns. It would be great if your bp could hold steady and so your renal function, too. We have a new pre-dialysis forum where we all share our fears about what's gonna happen next and what will our next labs tell us; there are plenty of people who are facing the same issues as yourself. You'll get lots of support here.
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We are also glad you found us. I am in the same ( well almost ) state you are in as to being pre-dialysis. Have been in stage 4 for 3 years now. Hope it stays another 20, for me, and for you. :welcomesign; to IHD.