More Doc Visits

Went to the nephrologist yesterday. My kidney function is calculated to be anywhere from 16 to 22%. My creatinine level has basically remained the same at 3.3 for a year. Dr. Tank is surprised. I did have to ask though if kidney function can go downhill fast. She, of course said yes. Now, I guess I have to be realistic and know that, but at the same time if I take care of myself well, that plateau, I'm sure, can be extended. Everything I read is that this is not a reversible disease. The doctor feels my left kidney half way down my abdomen. That does indicate a pretty big kidney. But the creatinine level or how I'm feeling is what they go by for when to bring out the big guns. I am still feeling pretty good. Yes I do get tired, but my brain still works and now that my hemoglobin has been increased by the epogen, I even have a little more energy. More red blood cells, more oxygen to the brain and body.

My next visit with her is in February.

She does want to extend my anti-coagulation treatment as she thinks it is possible that I have some sort of predisposition to blood clots. That is somewhat of a bummer because those good healthy dark leafy greens have to be limited, or regulated. And of course, it means more appointments, costs, etc.