#chronic kidney disease (ckd)

[greaterfleshmachine]

something I didn't expect with my cats kidney disease is how much she is peeing now, which is really horrible because she has 0 issues with peeing on just anything. She's the worst kind of fucking sprinkler. I have had three robotic litter boxes set up for her plus four stainless steel litter bins. exotic piss locations!! but fuck goddamn, the corner of the blanket that happens to be hanging off the couch looks really pissable 😼

[shibarot]

hi everyone, i'm in need of some help. i hate asking others for anything, but this is different. as it concerns my babygirl of 13 years, apple. this cat has been with me thru everything. my parent's divorce, horrendous bullying throughout junior high, a couple breakups, a svicide attempt, loss, and much more. she is my rock and i wouldn't be here today without her. she got diagnosed with "kidney failure" by a vet on friday, and they swarmed my boyfriend in the clinic and urged us to put her down. that she wouldn't make it a week. i wanted some more time with her, so i took her home that day. when we got home, i started to panic because i was scared she was suffering, and got my boyfriend to contact his family vet to put her down that same day instead. to spare her from suffering. however, as we were in the patient room, about to sedate her to put her down, the doctor came in and looked at the bloodwork we received from the other vet. he immediately stopped the euthanasia-procedure and explained to me that she was not in kidney failure. that she was about in stage 2 of chronic kidney disease, and that she did not need to be put down. apparently some vets refuse to help cats with CKD and insist that there is no hope and that they should be put down upon diagnosis. but he didn't want to do that. so now here we are, she's back home with me and being just-about her usual self. however, CKD is common in senior cats and apple has it. it cannot be cured, and it is terminal, but cats with CKD can live happy, normal lives if they are given treatment and special care. (i've done lots of reading since thursday-friday.) of course though, vet bills and special food for apple is going to be expensive. so i would like to ask, if you can afford to commission me, or if you would like to donate at all, please check out my ko-fi. it would mean the absolute world to me, my boyfriend, my family, and apple. thank you so very much for reading ♥. please don't feel obligated to do anything, just keep her in your thoughts for me.

[soysaucevictim]

Had another silly tangent with the co-conspirator, stemming from him sending me this:

Me: i'm just thinking abt shit gymrat!virgil mighta sent to ro maybe a few years after the ckd dx when ro's got more of his shit together y'know since guy's on a low-sodium diet + has The Depression (and at that pt is able to shitpost abt it) Him: but sending it while roman is actively enjoying a grapefruit Me: granted… i'm stopping to think abt whether it'll fuck w/ ro's meds tho now i need to go look at that medications post to see if they say anything abt grapefruit interaction because gdi pharmacology is always fascinating olmesartan - looks like no bueno metformin - seems okay various diuretics - seems okay SSRIs - not a great idea adderall - more of an acidity issue right after than related to those pesky furanocoumarins so on safe side ro's probably not abt to be eating no grapefruit if anyone knowledgeable has anything to say abt it Him: Janus running into the room and ripping it out of his hand swallows the entire thing in one go to prevent him from whining Visible bulge in his throat as it goes down With roman drooling "that's hot."

[hedge-bones]

today’s my nephrology appt where i get to find out if my liver is also having problems or if the cold meds I took the week of the blood draws fucked up the results! My kidneys think their job is optional and I’m really hoping they didn’t get evangelical with my liver

Also if I’m still so vitamin D deficient I legally qualify as a vampire!

May come out of the appt with fun new dietary restrictions but I’m less worried about that as I am about my liver tbh

[coleclairelgbt]

So. A lot had happened since I last posted...

In April of 2022 I tested positive for HIV. Not long after that I was diagnosed with stage 2 kidney failure. Over the course of 6mo, those kidney issues escalated to 0% functionality and in December I was sent to the ER for emergency dialysis. I’ve been on dialysis for 6 months, home dialysis for about 2 weeks now.

I’ll be moving home to Texas to be near family in the next few weeks. My boyfriend and I decided that this was the best way to go, as I need the support and he’s unable to move due to his job. Still amicable, still 100% civil, we just realized it’s time.

Pics are from the last year or so

[princessaveeno]

A fun little tiktok I threw together if my dialysis set up. Sadly my chair is out of commission and in need of repair, but the set up is still pretty similar

[amysteriousburning]

Our cat is still breathing, but only thanks to daily medical interventions. I was in tears when we heard he had days left, but that was weeks ago. And truly, he will never leave my heart

[jesse-ben-israel]

KIDNEY ALERT Are You Unknowingly Damaging Yours

Protecting Your Kidneys: A Comprehensive Guide to Kidney Health Join me as I dive into the challenge of figuring out if I’m unknowingly damaging my kidneys and what I can do to protect them. Our kidneys are truly the unsung heroes of our body, working tirelessly behind the scenes to filter waste from our blood, maintain fluid balance, and regulate our blood pressure. They’re so vital, in fact,…

[shammy123456]

Discover the therapeutic potential of Alpha Ketoanalogues in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn how these compounds regulate protein metabolism, reduce toxic nitrogenous waste, and support muscle maintenance. Explore their chemical preparation, quality assurance standards, and key benefits for improving patient health and well-being. Perfect resource for understanding the role of alpha ketoanalogue medicines in renal care!

[filters-of-life]

What some chronically ill people have to endure ✨

[livingwithchronickidneydisease]

A fresh start...

OK, I've moved to Tumblr from Facebook.

For most posts on Facebook, if you don't have a Facebook account, you can't see the posts. This restricts access to those people who don't want/like Facebook.

You can see my original posts here, if you have a Facebook account: www.fb.me/livingwithckd

This will be the new style going forward.

Let me know your thoughts....

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[alfakidneycare]

[maryreadings]

the more i learn about this surgery the more petrified i am

[karmaayurvedausa]

Medications To Avoid With Chronic Kidney Disease: Protect Your Kidneys

If you have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), it’s crucial to know which medications can harm your kidneys. Some common drugs may worsen kidney function, leading to further complications. Here's a list of medications to avoid:

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Certain Antibiotics

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Herbal Supplements without medical supervision

Each of these can stress your kidneys and should be avoided or monitored closely.

👉 Learn more about Medications To Avoid With Chronic Kidney Disease and protect your health!

[hedge-bones]

I often forget that I am technically chronically ill, because we’re at the “monitor for changes/small dietary changes” stage, but then sometimes I remember, ah yes, the C in CKD *does* in fact stand for chronic. I got two little slackers falling down on the job, tsk tsk.

I’m absolutely not complaining and I’m doing my best to keep it that way, but it’s a very weird feeling to *feel* totally healthy (albeit out of shape lmao) when I know I’m not. The dissonance is real