Newbie from Indiana

[sgcline]

Hello!  What a great site this appears to be.  I'm excited to have found it!

In Oct. 2009, I went for a regular check up.  It was a Monday.  Two rounds of blood tests later and a couple other tests, it was determined I had GFR of 12 and was in the hospital on Thursday.  I stayed there for 5 days and had a fistula placed the following Monday.  Here it is a year later.  I'm still right where I was.  I have not started dialysis.  I had no clue I had any kidney problems. 

My mom, sister and husband are all matches for a kidney transplant.  My sister is in the final stages of her testing to donate to me.  Her blood pressure was running a little high, so she may not qualify.  I thought we were in the home stretch...but now its back to the waiting game.

I'm an accountant and still working full time.  I'm having a lot of issues being able to handle my work and keep thing straight.  I'm anxious to compare symptoms with others.  I want to know if what I'm feeling it normal or I'm just crazy!   

[cariad]

  to IHD! We're glad you found us.

Chances are the symptoms you are experiencing are normal for renal failure. Your thinking can become quite cloudy and it is easy to feel that you are losing your grip. Don't be shy, jump into the discussions and tell us what is concerning you.

GFR 12 is pretty low. If your cognitive or physical symptoms become unbearable, you may want to have dialysis initiated.

Good luck with the transplant. I hope one of youu matches works out for you!

[galvo]

G'day sgcline and  .  You sound as normal as most of us here. Rotten kidney disease has all sorts of foul effects on us. Rant about them all you like. We are an empathetic bunch.

[YLGuy]

  Post away.  There is a lot of really good information here.  I am sure you will find others with similar symptoms.

[Jean]

Hi and  to IHD. Glad you found us. Some one can always answer your questions.

[looneytunes]

Hello and welcome to IHD.  Glad you found us.  There are some wonderful folks on here that will help you in any way they can.   

[Poppylicious]

 

[Bajanne]

Welcome to our community!  You will find that this is just the place you need to be.  There is loads of information, tons of support and encouragment, and barrells of fun!  Have a good look around the forum.  We now have a section for pre-dialysis persons, as well as a transplant section.  You will soon find that this is much more than just a forum - it is a genuine family    caring and sharing.  So keep reading and keep posting.



Bajanne,Moderator