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Yankee Bandit
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« on: March 16, 2008, 08:51:54 PM »

When i entered myself into the Hospital I had a strong odor of an ammonia like smell.

I had taken an epson salt bath prior to trhis, probably a mistake.

But the odor has practically dissapeared after 10 days now.

Does that indicate anything?
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 09:38:53 PM »

The ammonia smell is a pretty common symptom of kidney failure.  The toxins can't come out the normal way - urinating - so they sweat out.
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2008, 09:12:08 AM »

YB,

When you went to the hospital, did the staff say anything to you or refer you to a nephrologist?
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