#cyst on kidney causes

[certifiedsexed]

ID: Five graphics. The first graphic has text reading: "Common symptoms of Endometriosis on different organs - Endometriosis is a [caps] FULL-BODY [caps end] disease that each individual will experience differently, particularly regarding its all over symptoms"

Below are four pink organ images, labelled: "bladder, bowel, ovaries, lungs" on a light purple background

The second graphic has a pink diagram of lungs above text reading:

"Thoracic Endometriosis - Thoracic endometriosis occurs when endometrial-like tissue grows in the chest cavity, often affecting the lungs and pleura. Symptoms can vary widely among individuals, but common symptoms include: chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, rib cage pain, coughing up blood, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, neck pain"

Below is black right-pointing arrow on a light purple background.

The third graphic has a pink diagram of small and large intestine above text reading:

"Bowel Endometriosis - Bowel endometriosis is a specific form of endometriosis where endometrial-like tissue grows on or in the intestines and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms can include: constipation, diarrhoea, cramping, nausea and vomiting, rectal pain, bloating, bowel spasms, blood in stool"

Below is a black right-pointing arrow on a light purple background.

The fourth graphic has a pink diagram of bladder with red pain-indicating callout marks above text reading:

"Bladder Endometriosis - Bladder endometriosis is a type of urinary tract endometriosis that can affect the urethra, bladder, ureters or kidneys. It's one of the most commonly misdiagnosed forms. It can also be asymptomatic. Common symptoms include: frequent urination, painful urination, lower back pain, pelvic pain, blood in urine, urinary retention"

Below is a black right-pointing arrow on a light purple background.

The fifth graphic has a pink diagram of uterus and ovaries above text reading:

"Ovarian Endometriosis - Ovarian endometriosis forms dark fluid-filled cavities that can vary in size known as endometriomas or "chocolate cysts". This indicated stage 3 or 4 endometriosis. Symptoms associated can include the following: pelvic pain, heavy periods, back pain, painful periods, cramping, bloating, painful intercourse, painful urination"

Each graphic is watermarked as The Endo Space in the bottom right corner.

Source: The Endo Space Insta

Note: For the thoracic one, those symptoms overlap with things like heart attacks! If you're experiencing them with no idea of the cause, going to the doctor as soon as possible is the best idea.

(Much thanks to @bowtiepastabitch and @abigailspinach for helping me with this!)

[bisonwares]

I'm so sorry for unsolicited advice, but I went through such a similar ailment in the past. Turns out it was an overactive gallbladder near bursting, endometriosis, and Celiac's (all at once). None of which can be caught in the ER even with CT scans. You need special tests for each, though endo is generally only found with exploratory surgery (mine was only found due to surprise appendectomy). Endo alone can cause pain worse than appendicitis, during menstruation AND ovulation. I often get cyst ruptures from it, which causes fluid to settle in abdomen and hips.

Highly recommend OBGYN in addition to gastroenterologist (don't forget liver and kidneys). Spine specialist if all else fails, spine stuff can feel like it's in front rather than back.

I'm sorry if this kind of message is rude. Wanted to share on the slim chance this could help. I see your pain and struggle and understand. I hope you find answers soon, I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Oh don't apologize, thank you so much. This is incredibly helpful. They referred me to an OBGYN and I'm currently looking for a gastroenterologist. Endo runs in my family and I suspect that it may be something that is causing this pain. Luckily I see the OBGYN fairly soon. My CT scan showed fluid in my abdomen, I'm working on getting the tests sent over as well. Crossing my fingers for some answers.

[knight-a3]

The past few days have been something. Irl decided to hit hard. First I'll have the sheep update, but then there are some irl stuff I sorta just want to get off my chest. It's I bit more depressing than lambs.

Gabby had her twin lambs. She was taking a bit longer than I liked, so I helped pull them out. The second one was backwards, so maybe it was good I helped.

The first was the white one, his name is Al. The black one was second. Her name is Exis. The names are an inside joke, don't worry about it.

But of course, Gabby rejected one. She rejected Al. So I took him home because my family can't take care of a bottle lamb right now. I've tried to force Gabby to accept before, but it did not go well.

Unfortunately, my inlaws had some feelings about the situation I didn't expect, and I'm a bit frustrated about it. "Communicate," they say, "Be responsible and make sacrifices." Apparently, we won't ask them to help feed the lamb if I dare go anywhere for more than 3 hours. Guess I'll just take the lamb with me if I want to visit my family. "Make sacrifices" as if I didn't move three hours away from my family and friends to practically the middle of nowhere.

Honestly, it'd probably be best to give him to someone who has better accommodations for bum lambs. The way it is now, he doesn't have any other lambs to play with, and no mom to protect him from the older sheep. So he's alone right now, and I don't like that for him.

Anyway, that's the sheep situation.

My grandparents are nearing the end of their lives. Grandma's kidneys don't work, so she was doing dialysis. Now her liver is failing too. The other day she went to the hospital and the dialysis port was infected. To continue, they'd have to make another one, but her blood won't clot so doctors don't expect her to survive a surgery like that. She's decided she doesn't want to do dialysis anymore anyway. There's...not really anything to do about it. She just wants to go home to die. Hospice is getting involved. It shouldn't take long.

Grandpa apparently took her decision hard. He's been developing dementia lately, and he had it in his head that things could go back to normal soon. Understandibly, I don't think he wants her to leave him alone. He's one fall away from dying himself. Almost a year ago, he had fallen and broken his neck. They almost didn't even go to the hospital because he didn't realize his neck was broken. He's old enough that it won't exactly heal much. The tissue around it is healed enough to keep it relatively stable. So they let him take the neck brace off(he hated the thing and would slip it off).

My brother in law is having health struggles as well. He gets cysts and tumors a lot, due to some genetic malformation. It's made him practically deaf, so he got a cochlear implant. The tumors have been causing some tunnel vision lately. He's just now working on getting disability. We were hoping these issues wouldn't come up so soon. So there's concern for how long he'll live too.

[zuzsenpai]

medical stuff update (positive)

So uhhhh there's apparently nothing seriously wrong with me, according to blood tests, an X-ray, a CT scan, an ultrasound, an MRI, and a sleep study. No cancerous tumor in my clavicle (it's apparently just asymmetrical bone growth possibly caused by some visible arthritis). No lymphoma (the lymph nodes are normal, just swollen forever apparently). No Lyme disease (bugs have not betrayed me. thank you bugs). No sleep apnea (I'm told that I show signs of not paralyzing during REM sleep, which could indicate a REM sleep disorder, but the doctor isn't concerned). No brain problems (I had an MRI of my brain I didn't tell you guys about because there was already way too much going on medically. Long story short, I suddenly developed increasingly painful motor tics back in October. But there's nothing abnormal about my brain, so they're not caused by a tumor at least. The doctor wanted to be sure. Most likely they are anxiety induced and possible adult onset OCD). And after everything, I'm told there are benign, normal cysts on my kidney and in my sinus. That's it.

I do still have a low white blood cell count. It's hard to diagnose post-viral syndrome, but I'm going to assume it's that and hope that I recover eventually. My extreme fatigue is still a thing, it's just not being caused by a serious thing. Which is good! This is all good news! I know it always sounds like I'm not feeling positive about good results, but I am! The problem is that the fatigue is real, the motor tics are real, and the symptoms of post-viral syndrome are real. I'm told to work with my therapist on taking steps toward lessening the motor tics, but MAN are they painful. I've had back pain for three weeks now simply because I can't stop twisting my body due to the tics.

But overall I'm thankful and relieved. I still want this all to be a wake-up call for me to get healthier and to enjoy life more. Taking any steps toward those goals is excruciating sometimes, so bear with me, friends! I love you all so much <3

[truth-and-compassion]

**pulls whiteboard down from hammerspace** false positives can be caused by certain medications, (antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics etc), reproductive tumors or cyst disorders, hormone disorders, fertility treatments, recent pregnancy events (miscarriage, abortion, chemical pregnancy etc) some hormone therapies, kidney diseases, or user error. Or you know. A faulty/expired test. The false positive rates are low but I’m fairly certain the cause was either a medication if smilk is on any or something to do with hormone disorders. — bird anon

"hormone disorder seems more likely... Given his behaviours.."

@deceit-and-doubt @deceit-and-knowledge

[newhologram]

New's unexpected new diagnosis

A whole month after surgery, I finally got my results. Lots to talk about here.

Based on my symptoms and medical history, the surgeon said he went in fully expecting severe endometriosis with adhesions. He identified the cyst on my left ovary and removed it (kicking myself because I forgot to ask what kind of cyst it was). My uterine tubes were also easily removed, so sterilization was successful. I asked about my chart reading “unilateral oophorectomy” but he assured me that was a typo, they did not in fact have to remove one of my ovaries. Phew. (Also re: being sent home without pain meds, he was like WHAT. He pulled up the records and there it was, he had it noted that I was to be sent home with meds. So someone at the hospital messed up. He asked me, “but you eventually got meds, right?” Yeah, but it was oxycodone and that barely touches my pain. I told him when I go to the ER for flare ups multiple times a year, they have to give me hydromorphone every 2-4 hours because it’s that bad. So he’s sending me to a new pain doctor and pelvic PT, but we’ll see if my insurance even lets me.) But other than that, he didn’t actually see any obvious endometriosis implants. Not even adhesions that would indicate it either. Nothing was stuck together like he expected. But he did stress, and I knew this from research already, that just because he didn’t see anything obvious doesn’t mean I don’t have endo. This is pretty common for patients on the first surgery. Sometimes not much is seen because it’s really the specialists who know how to identify other less-obvious lesions or hidden pockets of endo. My surgeon is very knowledgeable and I really like him, but he’s not actually an endo specialist (I can’t access them with my insurance, and even if I did have better insurance the co-pay would still be many thousands of dollars). Here’s where he was genuinely surprised: When he checked the backside of my uterus, he said it’s just completely scarred up. Rough and damaged from inflammation. Which could still be superficial endometriosis but is a giant red flag for adenomyosis (though it’s possible to have both). Quick explanation for those who need it: endometriosis is when tissue similar (but not the same as) the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can grow on the surface, the ovaries, the bladder, kidneys, bowel, liver, nerves, lungs, or even the brain. These lesions bleed within the body and cause a lot of damage and often infertility. People have lost organs and their lives from this disease being so mismanaged by doctors. It spreads like cancer so it’s diagnosed in stages the same way. Adenomyosis has a lot of the same symptoms but the process is different. The lining instead grows into the muscle of the uterus, causing damage and often infertility. Both of these diseases can be painful, debilitating, and disabling no matter what stage. Though the endometriosis is still uncertain, my surgeon has diagnosed me with adenomyosis. Just to be extra certain, he’s sending me for a pelvic MRI with contrast during my period so he can have a better look. I actually had an MRI 2 years ago that had me questioning if I had adeno because I thought my uterus looked weird and stained, just dark and splotchy and roughly textured but no one noted it (radiologists are not trained well in identifying these diseases). I was mostly focused on the ovarian cyst so I kind of forgot about it.

But yeah, this explains a lot, because the back of the uterus is up against the rectum, which is where my colitis is the worst. The inflammation is close enough to affect the organs around it. This explains why my colitis seems so unmanageable, yet every time I have a colonoscopy they tell me it’s mild and act like I’m just being dramatic. This explains why everything’s just been getting worse and worse seemingly every year. The anemia, intense fatigue, weakness, nausea, and pain that hardly any meds (that will be given to me) can touch. Frustratingly, he didn’t have the pictures to show me despite multiple people telling me he would have them. I called and emailed the hospital all day today and thankfully they’re mailing everything my way. Where to from here? The only cure for adenomyosis is hysterectomy. I was considering getting a partial one (saving my ovaries so I don’t go into menopause) in a year or two anyway if my condition doesn't improve. There's still a potential risk of ovarian dysfunction/failure after 5 years but I'm getting older anyway and I need to move on. I can go on HRT if needed. Surgeon is in full agreement that this is the best way forward to improve my quality of life. Though this won’t cure any endo that might still be hiding, it will be a dramatically different experience without this diseased organ constantly ruining my life (and no more periods! I can’t even imagine that freedom). I’m overwhelmed at having to start this process again to get a whole nother surgery that’s much more intense than what I just had, but I had also prepared myself knowing that this was only the very first surgery. It wasn’t meant to “fix” me but to finally get eyes on my insides. Hopefully it doesn’t take a whole year again between the consult and the actual surgery. Glad there’s no damage from adhesions we’d have to deal with either, so that simplifies things a lot. I’m so thankful to finally have actual answers and a clear path moving forward for future recovery. I’ll never be “normal”, I have so many other chronic illnesses that I’ll have to keep working hard at managing, but we can at least do something about this one. I’ll update more when I get the surgery pictures and the new MRI. Surgeon has officially cleared me to take baths again, so I’m going to go luxuriate for a while. Thank you to everyone for the support, the donations, and the kind messages.

[crosstheveil]

Health: Adrenal Glands

TCM: Jing, Kidneys

GNM: Off Track (cortex), Unbearable Stress (medulla)

Greek: Sanguine (cortex), Choleric (medulla)

Chakra: Root

Astrology: Mars, Aries-Libra; ex. managing adrenal health can be especially important for natal placements like Mars in Libra/7th, Mars in Pisces/12th, South Node conjunct Mars, etc.

The adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, play a central role in the body's response to stress, fatigue, immune challenges, and several key physiological and metabolic functions. Issues related to the adrenal glands is very common yet highly under-diagnosed. They consist of two regions:

Adrenal Cortex: Derived from the mesodermal base substance cholesterol, the adrenal cortex produces hormones such as cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, and male sex hormones. These hormones play vital roles in physiological functions. Cortisol and corticosterone, known as stress hormones, contribute to the regulation of metabolism, inflammation, and blood sugar, and assist in long-term stress response by enriching the blood with minerals and glucose. Their anabolic effects also aid in healing and regeneration. Aldosterone helps maintain blood pressure by regulating the balance of salt and water in the body. The adrenal cortex's production of male sex hormones can influence the reproductive system. If unresolved, chronic stress may lead to excessive cortisol production, causing problems like weight gain and high blood sugar.

Adrenal Medulla: The endodermal adrenal medulla manages emotional and physical stress by producing the hormones noradrenaline, dopamine, and adrenaline. These hormones are pivotal in activating the "fight, fright, flight" response, a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event or threat. This acute stress response increases heart rate, blood sugar, and mental alertness, along with other physiological changes. Chronic anger or emotional upheaval can strain the adrenal medulla, leading to an energetic drain.

Stress

The adrenal glands are highly sensitive to stress, and chronic stress can lead to various disorders:

Psychiatric Disorders: Neuroses, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder.

Neurological Disorders: Migraines, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, tremors.

Glandular Disorders: Issues related to other glands including the thyroid which is responsible for cell growth; for instance, uterine cancer, polyps, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism.

Cardiovascular Disorders: Coronary artery disease, stroke, heart attack, hypertension, arrhythmias.

Respiratory Disorders: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), difficulty in breathing.

Immunological Disorders: Possible tumor promotion, reduced resistance to infection, autoimmune disorders, chronic inflammation.

Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, difficulty in regulating blood sugar.

Gastrointestinal Disorders: Ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic indigestion, malabsorption.

Genitourinary Disorders: Impotence, incontinence, menstrual problems, urinary tract infections, kidney dysfunction.

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, joint pain.

Skin Disorders: Acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin thinning.

Cysts and Cancer

Adrenal Weakness: If the adrenal glands don't produce enough adrenaline, the heart may pump slower, leading to fluid accumulation and cysts in the prostate, ovaries, and breasts. These cysts can harden and potentially lead to cancer.

Blood Flow: Increasing blood flow can help resolve cysts if addressed quickly.

Signs of Imbalance

Frequent sickness, fatigue, low libido, low backache, chronic health issues, dark circles under the eyes, hair loss, early greying, frequent urination at night, cold hands and feet, brain fog, pain and weakness in the lower back, loins, thighs, knees and lower body, urinary weakness and debility, polyuria and nocturia, impotence and male sexual dysfunction, moodiness and irritability, depression, muscle or bone loss, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance, body aches, unexplained weight loss, lightheadedness, skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation), weakened stress response, insulin resistance, sleep problems, weight gain, sweet and salty food cravings, difficulty getting up in the morning, increased PMS or menopausal symptoms, inability to handle stress, increased allergies, frequent sighing, cravings for salty foods, higher energy levels in the evenings, overuse of stimulants like caffeine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Jing (essence): The statement by the Chinese that the kidneys harbor our Jing refers to the adrenals having the highest concentration of neural crest cell derivatives in the entire body. Strong Jing corresponds to robust characteristics like strong teeth, which are made by neural crest cells, while weak Jing relates to signs of aging like grey hair and deafness, also linked to neural crest cells. Jing's manifestations include the progression from youth to adulthood, reflected in functions controlled by the pituitary (aided by neural crest cells), and can be seen in the structure of the face and jaw. Neural crest cells also create the heart's connective tissue, affecting lifespan. Jing as a concept is not the same as neural crest cells but they represent the body's inherent organizational strength. Weak organizational energy leads to neural crest cells that don't form properly or function well, resulting in genetic disorders affecting facial development. The Chinese recognized these markers as indicators of weak Jing.

Kidneys & Urinary Tract: The adrenal glands are connected to the kidneys not just through the renal fascia, but also by way of the renal artery, draining into the renal vein, and receiving nerve connections from the renal plexus. The kidneys regulates the body's water content and are essential for maintaining healthy bones, as well as producing healthy bone marrow and blood. It determines the level of adrenaline and dopamine in the body, affecting our energy and rest. In addition, it forms a relationship with the heart through various hormones. During puberty, the adrenal cortex starts to produce sex hormones like testosterone and oestrogen, and this production continues throughout adulthood. Caffeine depletes kidney qi, yang, yin, and essence, contributing to liver and adrenal issues, and long-term exhaustion. Regular coffee drinkers, especially those who don’t feel its effects, may be nearing adrenal exhaustion. Adrenal fatigue is often considered a kidney yang deficiency. If left untreated, it can progress to a kidney yin deficiency. These deficiencies are often marked by a light low groaning tone to the voice, a darkish pallor under the eyes, negative attitudes of insufficiency or inadequacy, needing to sit and not being able to stand for long, and worrying about money. Additionally, those who experience traumatic shock or long term stress often have their hair turn gray or fall out.

Kidney Yang (medulla): Linked to the reactive sympathetic nervous system and the hormones adrenaline, dopamine, and norepinephrine, produced in the adrenals. A deficiency in kidney yang can lead to symptoms like cold hands and feet, edema, night urination, and low libido. This deficiency parallels disorders like adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, and sexual dysfunction. This condition is worsened by the use of marijuana, diminishing our natural drive, motivation, and willpower. Adrenaline is used to treat conditions like asthma, anaphylaxis, and slow heart rates. It works on the cell membrane's outside, which is known as the yang aspect of the cell. It never enters the cell but attaches to a receptor on the outside, initiating a cascade of chemicals that open or close gates on the cell's exterior. In the heart and muscles, adrenaline prompts more calcium to enter, which amplifies the force of contraction; in the lungs, it leads to the relaxation of the muscles, permitting more air to flow in; in the brain, it initiates the emotional reactions connected with fear.

Kidney Yin (cortex): Associated with the parasympathetic nervous system and the hormone cortisol, produced in the adrenals. A kidney yin deficiency may manifest as sore back, leg weakness, insomnia, and anxiety. It may parallel disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperthyroidism. Although necessary for daily function and stress response, excessive cortisol can lead to fluid retention, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, depression, and diabetes. If our bodies stopped producing cortisol, it would result in significant illness. While adrenaline binds to the exterior of the cell (yang), cortisol is absorbed into the very core (yin). Contrary to the effects of adrenaline which are more immediate, the effects of cortisol can take years.

Greek Medicine

Hot Temperament: The adrenals are generally represented as stimulating and energizing various functions to adapt to stress.

Adrenal Cortex: Sanguine, nutritive, and anabolic, enriching the blood and decreasing swelling.

Adrenal Medulla: Choleric, energetic, and catabolic, stimulating acute stress response.

Faculty Support: Adrenal glands produce supplementary amounts of sexual hormones, bridging a connection between vital and generative faculties; supporting heart and lungs (vital), kidneys and pancreas in blood sugar regulation (natural), enhancing mental alertness and stimulating the sympathetic nervous system functioning (psychic), supporting male sexual function and response (generative).

Root Center: The adrenals form the basic energetic support for the entire organism, associated with the Root Chakra.

Kidneys & Urinary Tract: Weak adrenals may adversely affect the vitality and functioning of the kidneys and urinary tract, which are interlinked with the adrenal glands'. When the kidneys are not effectively eliminating fluids, it can lead to the accumulation of phlegm and moisture. Additionally, the kidneys have a connection to the soles of the feet which may be affected by cold conditions. Conditions of melancholy or devitalization of the adrenals, kidneys, and urinary tract often correlate with chronic fatigue.

Adrenal Exhaustion: Chronic stress and irregular habits can lead to fatigue, irritability, pain, and impotence in men usually caused by flare-ups of Choleric anger or any experiences which feel like a roller coaster. Sexual overindulgence also exhaust the adrenals.

Male Sexual Function: The adrenal glands provide energetic support for male sexual function. Issues with adrenal energy may result in sexual dysfunction, including impotence or premature ejaculation.

Blood Sugar Regulation: In instances of dangerously low blood sugar, the adrenal glands jump into action, raising levels through adrenaline. Chronic instability may involve adrenocortical hormones, aggravating factors in type II diabetes.

German New Medicine (GNM)

Adrenal Cortex (Off Track)

Conflict: Feeling like you've made a wrong choice or gone down the wrong path.

Under-Functioning: Waterhouse-Friedrichsen syndrome, adrenal gland insufficiency, Addison's disease. Reduced cortisol production, feeling stressed and tired.

Over-Functioning: Excess cortisol (Cushing's disease) with high blood pressure, round face, obesity, muscle atrophy or aldosterone (Conn's syndrome) with high blood pressure, low potassium, weak muscles, thirst, frequent urination.

Adrenal Medulla (Unbearable Stress)

Conflict: Extreme tension from stress, feeling overwhelmed. Something is beyond reach.

Diagnosis: Pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma. High blood pressure, racing heart, increased blood sugar, sweating.

Astrology

Mars: This planet governs adrenaline, testosterone, male sexual function, playing a role in the catabolic metabolism where fuel is burned. It also oversees the release of toxins, the regulation of red blood cells, iron, and muscle tissue, including tendons and ligaments. It extends to the entire muscular system, embodying vitality and physical strength. The energy of Mars is hot and dry so it's temperament is Choleric. Mars co-rules the adrenals (with Aries/Libra) and the male genitalia (Scorpio).

Aries: Aries is a Choleric sign, and its will to action makes it prone to anger and stress, which deplete and weaken the adrenal glands. The sign is energetic, sharp-eyed, cheerful, and alert, but may become irritable and have a restless tendency to keep going until burnout. This can lead to eyestrain and poor vision as the health of the eyes is dependent on the strength of the adrenals. The preference for stimulants like chili pepper, caffeine, and their attraction to the Sun can overstimulate the adrenal glands, leading them to seek cooling substances like icy drinks, fruits, and seafood.

Libra: Libra, the Sanguine Air sign that rules the kidneys and lower back, is a counterbalance to Aries. The kidneys and genitourinary tract are only as strong and healthy as the adrenal glands, which are their energetic support. Underlying adrenal weakness and exhaustion weakens the kidneys and genitourinary system, leading to urinary debility, urinary tract infections, inflammation or irritation, uremia, and gout. Since male sexual function is also dependent on the strength and health of the adrenal glands, problems may arise in this area.

Aries-Libra Dynamic: Kidneys, adrenals, eyes, head and cranium, low back, lumbar spine, bladder, genitourinary system (especially male), hips and loins. Aries represents personal power, autonomy, honesty, and decisiveness, often leaning towards individualism and assertiveness. Libra, on the other hand, emphasizes cooperation, diplomacy, compromise, and social harmony. While Aries is direct and often acts alone, Libra seeks mutual choice and operates through consensus. This represents a struggle between competition and cooperation, selfhood and partnership, war and peace, doing and being. Finding balance is needed for acid/alkaline balance, as Aries tends to run acidic, and for hormonal balance, where Aries tends toward excess testosterone. The tension between these two forces may cause a lot of frustration and aggravation, particularly in males, manifesting as irritation or inflammation of the genitourinary tract.

Healing and Relief

Diet: Paleo; reduce caffeine, sugars and sweeteners, gluten, starch, white flour, processed foods, and hydrogenated oils.

Nutritional Supplements: Ionic Magnesium, B Vitamins, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin C, Zinc, Probiotics, L-Theanine

Herbal Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola Rosea, Holy Basil, Licorice Root, Siberian Ginseng, He Shou Wu

Lifestyle Considerations: Address societal pressure to perform, lack of self-care, and the conflict in real life. Regular exercise of varied intensity. Practice meditation, mindfulness, Tai Chi, Qigong. Express creatively and spend time in nature. Align sleep schedule with circadian rhythm to nourish yin. Hydrate more and add salt to water. Avoid various toxins like dioxin or insecticides which contribute to adrenal malfunction. Spend more time in the sun each day. Don't sit for too long. Try wearing a haramaki, stretch cotton (for summer) or stretch wool (for winter).

These are research notes from the work of Daniel Keown, Michel Odoul, Michael Tierra, Lesley Tierra, Johan Boshwinkel, David Osborn, Judith Hill, Eileen Nauman, Björn Eybl, Caroline Markolin, Deb Shapiro, and Jody Smith.

[meowslim101]

Posting for a friend :

“Hello everyone,

My name is Isabel and I am a mother of two children. At just 22 years old, I am facing immense health challenges that threaten my ability to care for them and myself. Recently, I received a diagnosis that turned my life upside down: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare and complex disease that affects my connective tissues, causing debilitating symptoms. Alongside EDS, I battle with kidney issues, including frequent stone formation and cysts, which have resulted in constant infections. Additionally, I suffer from two lesser-known conditions that significantly impact my daily life.

Gastroparesis is one of these conditions. It is a disorder that affects the normal and spontaneous movement of the muscles in my stomach, causing severe discomfort, malnutrition, and a series of other complications. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is another challenge I face. This condition affects the autonomic nervous system, causing an abnormal increase in heart rate when moving from a lying down to a standing position. The symptoms include dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and difficulty regulating blood pressure, further adding to the complexity of my health problems.

Every day is a battle against my own body. Seizures and difficulty walking have become my new norm in the last two weeks, and for these symptoms, I still have no answer.

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I can confirm the veracity of her claim please help her she really needs it.

[nursingwriter]

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder distinguished by the growth of lots of cysts in the kidneys ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 1). In the majority of cases, this genetic disease is passed down through families as an autosomal dominant trait. If a parent is the carrier of the gene, there is a fifty percent chance for the children to develop the disorder ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). The kidneys are two organs. Each kidney is about the size of a fist and is found in a human being's abdomen (upper part) towards the back. Extra fluid and wastes present in the blood are filtered by kidneys forming urine as a result. Kidneys also help in the regulation of amounts of certain essential substances in the body. When cysts are formed in the kidneys, they are full of fluid. The normal structure of the kidneys thus becomes greatly enlarged due to the PKD cysts. As a consequence, kidney function is reduced which ultimately leads to kidney failure ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 1). When kidneys fail due to PKD, the need of dialysis or patient kidney transplantation becomes inevitable. Polycystic kidney disease also causes cysts formation in the liver. Other organs in the body (particularly the blood vessels in brain and heart) also get affected with this genetic disease. The doctors distinguish PKD cysts from the harmless cysts after checking and examining the number of cysts and the complications caused by them ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 1). Polycystic Kidney Disease exists in two major hereditary forms i.e. Autosomal Dominant PKD and Autosomal Recessive PKD. About ninety percent of all cases of PKD are Autosomal dominant PKD making it the most common form of PKD whereas Autosomal recessive PKD is the rare form of PKD ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 1). Although it is a rare type but is very grave and gets worse swiftly. It can cause serious lung and liver disease, end-stage kidney disease, and sometimes even death in early life ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). Method(s) of Diagnosis Polycystic Kidney Disease is generally identified by kidney imaging studies. Ultrasound is the most common type of diagnostic kidney imaging. Other than this, computerized tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the methods that are used for diagnosing this disease. The beginning of kidney damage and the speed of its progression can vary in Autosomal dominant PKD. Depending on the age of the patient, the findings of kidney imaging can also show a discrepancy in a considerable manner. Fewer and minor cysts are mostly found in the kidneys of younger patients. Therefore, a particular criterion has been developed by the doctors for the diagnosis of the disease keeping in mind the patient's age ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 2). Genetic tests are also a type of diagnosis by which mutations in the autosomal dominant PKD genes (PKD1 and PKD2) are detected. The genetic test is also helpful in determining whether a young PKD family member can securely give a kidney to a family member with the PKD ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 3). Thus, Abdominal CT scan, Abdominal MRI scan, abdominal ultrasound and Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) are the four main methods to detect PKD ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). Symptoms and Complications Both children and adults can develop autosomal dominant PKD. However, mostly adults have this kidney disease. It is not until the middle age that the symptoms appear in many cases. Some people even do not have PKD symptoms ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). The most common symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease are headaches, back pains, side pains (between the ribs and hips). The pain can be short-term or constant, mild or severe. Other complications that people with autosomal dominant PKD can experience include "urinary tract infections -- specifically, in the kidney cysts, hematuria -- blood in the urine, liver and pancreatic cysts, abnormal heart valves, high blood pressure, kidney stones, aneurysms -- bulges in the walls of blood vessels in the brain, diverticulosis -- small pouches bulge outward through the colon" ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 2). Drowsiness, joint pain and nail abnormalities are other symptoms that may happen with PKD ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). Treatment Even though autosomal dominant PKD has no cure, proper treatment of this genetic disease can relieve symptoms and make life longer. Cyst infection, bleeding, kidney stone etc. can cause pain in the kidney area. At first, the doctor will assess the causes that are contributing to the pain in order to direct the patient about treatment. If it is evaluated as chronic pain due to the enlargement of cyst, over-the-counter pain medications (aspirin or acetaminophen) may be initially suggested by the doctor. If the pain is severe, it can be relieved by the means of surgery (for shrinking cysts). It must be noted that surgery may only provide an impermanent relief and does not reduce the progression speed of the disease toward kidney failure ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 4). The urinary tract infections due to autosomal dominant PKD can be treated with antibiotics. Urinary tract infections can cause cyst infections which are difficult to treat as a lot of antibiotics do not make a way into the cysts for curing them. The effects of autosomal dominant PKD can be slowed down by keeping blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can be kept under control by changing the lifestyle and taking a variety of medications. In many cases, blood pressure can be kept under control just by taking proper diet and doing proper exercise ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 4). Thus, the main goal of treatment is controlling PKD symptoms and preventing complications. Although it is not an easy task to control the high blood pressure, controlling it is the most imperative part of PKD cure. There may also be a need of removing one or both kidneys through surgery. Moreover, end-stage kidney disease may be treated by dialysis or a kidney transplant ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). Method(s) of Prevention At present, there is no treatment that can put a stop to the formation or enlargement of cysts ("Polycystic Kidney Disease"). Directions for Future Research The scientists today have been able to recognize the processes that activate the PKD cysts formation. The field of genetics has advanced tremendously due to which the understanding concerning the abnormal genes that are responsible for autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive PKD has increased. Recently, researchers have been successful in discovering quite a lot of compounds that have emerged to slow up cyst development in mice with the PKD gene. A number of such compounds are in experimental testing in human beings. Scientists are hoping that further testing will make safe and effective treatments possible for humans who have polycystic kidney disease ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 7). Clinical studies that have been done recently about the autosomal dominant PKD are discovering innovative imaging methods for tracking the cystic kidney disease development. As such methods use MRI, it is becoming so fruitful for scientists to design improved clinical experiments for fresh treatments of autosomal dominant PKD ("Polycystic Kidney Disease" 7). References "Polycystic Kidney Disease." NIDDK. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 4 Jan 2013. . "Polycystic kidney disease." National Center for Biotechnology Information. A.D.A.M., Inc., 20 Sept. 2011. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. https://www.paperdue.com/customer/paper/polycystic-kidney-disease-104782#:~:text=Logout-,PolycysticKidneyDisease,-Length4pages   Read the full article

[alfakidneycare]

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Happy Birthday former Snooker World Champion Graeme Dott, born May 12th 1977 in Larkhall.

Dott won the UK Under-19 Championship in 1992 and Scottish Amateur Championship in 1993 and turned. professional in 1994. He slowly climbed the rankings, reaching the top sixteen in 2001.

Graham has won two ranking titles, the 2006 World Snooker Championship and the 2007 China Open, and was runner-up in the World Championships of 2004 and 2010. His highest ranking was number 2 in the world in 2007, but a subsequent episode of clinical depression seriously affected his form, causing him to drop to number 28 for the 2009/2010 season. He then recovered his form, regained his top-16 ranking, and reached a third World Championship final. In 2011.

In his 2011 autobiography Frame of Mind, Dott describes his childhood growing up in the run-down Easterhouse estate in Glasgow. As a boy, he developed a strong relationship with Alex Lambie, a snooker club owner from Larkhall in Lanarkshire, who mentored Dott from the age of 12 and went on to manage his professional career. Dott has described Lambie as a “second father” to him .In 1997, Dott began a relationship with Lambie’s 16-year-old daughter Elaine. The couple married in 2003 and had their first child, a son named Lewis, in 2004. In January 2006, Alex Lambie was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer. Although he lived to see Dott win the World Championship in May of that year, he died on 16 December 2006, while Dott was playing in the 2006 UK Championship.

Weeks afterwards, Elaine, who was pregnant, had a cancer scare when doctors discovered potentially cancerous cysts on her ovaries. Although she turned out not to have cancer, she suffered a miscarriage while Dott was playing in the 2007 Masters. After these experiences, Dott entered a severe depression, which affected his commitment to practice and his performance in matches .He lost 15 professional matches in a row and slid down the rankings, dropping out of the top 16.Dott and his wife had a second child, a daughter Lucy, born in November 2008.

Last month lifted the lid on his struggles away from the table.

"It’s been a terrible season for me. The results haven’t been good enough, I know that. I’ve had some things going on off the table, which I’d rather not divulge. But it’s been tough, it has been hard if I’m honest.

Dott was knocked out in the qualifying round of the recent World Championship 10-5 by Welshamn Jackson Page.

[nightunite]

Updates and Hiatus

So I know only like 12 people read the AU I write, but I wanna give an update: TLDR: Odds are, for the month of February, I won't be updating. And for right now, Baron Konig is on hiatus.

FURTHER UPDATE (April 1st, not April Fools): Hopefully coming back soon!

Explanation and health stuff below (tw surgery, sterilization, tumors):

Since the start of the new year, I've been working on getting sterilized via bilateral salpingectomy. I know I don't want kids, never have, never will.

So I made an appointment and went, met the doctor, smooth sailing. She did however want me to go get a CT on my urinary system, as I have duplex ureters. To ensure everything was in order and there were no surprises when I go under, she wanted a full scan. No problem. I go and get the scan done, no complications, takes like 20 minutes. Everything was fine in terms of my ureters, kidneys, bladder, etc. However, they found a cyst on my right pelvis. It's a dermoid cyst, also known as a teratoma. Not uncommon when you have ovaries. However mine is roughly 7cm by 7cm. For reference, a standard ovary, in its entirety, is half that size. Terry (as I have named him, to make him less scary) is most likely benign, but is big enough to cause problems should he decide to.

So now there is talk of also removing my ovary. Not gonna lie, I'm a little terrified. I don't want to have any further hormone imbalances occurring, my body already doesn't do well with itself. I also don't want to risk menopause at the age of 27, part of why I wanted this specific surgery. But I can't just leave the mass to sit, because it can rupture, in which case I would need immediate surgery and be in a lot of pain.

Needless to say, my mind is a bit frazzled right now, and not really in the space to write anything. So as much as I want to write (I have a very fun prompt I want to do) I'm not gonna force myself to put out something that I hate.

As for what comes next:

I won't know anything until the 17th, when I have another ultrasound to see the exact positioning of the mass, at which point we'll know if the ovary is coming out as well.

Regardless, I'll be having surgery the 27th, with a recovery of two weeks. I want to say that in the downtime I'll be able to write, but I have no idea how I'm going to feel/heal up afterwards.

So, for the time being, Baron Konig and his lovely maid are gonna be on hiatus.

Thank you for reading this and understanding!

[yanderemommabean]

Were you tested for kidney stones? Or have any history of it? They hurt like a biiiiiiitch and can cause a lot of bleeding while urinating. I’m not doctor, but do have quite a few. Some of the worst pains I’ve ever experienced.

I was! They saw no kidney stones, no swollen bladder walls, no cysts, nothing even insinuating an infection so we’re worried it could be something they’ll have to do deeper tests for

I don’t have a history of kidney stones but I am a type one diabetic, and kidney damage can occur with uncontrolled or bad blood sugars so I’m worried that could be the case.

Either way, I’m hoping to get an answer soon, I think today after I rest a bit more ill see about a urologist or a kidney doctor, it’s the only thing I can think of

-Mommabean (Hi bean! :3 )

[taylorpork]

Kidney Health: It's Not Just About Kidney Stones

Recently, film and TV star William Shatner had to be taken from the set of his current TV show to a hospital because of a kidney stone attack. The incident sparked a lot of interest in these tiny rock-like masses that can cause tremendous pain. But kidney stones are the only visit site here disorder that afflicts the kidneys. This article describes not just how kidney stones form, but discusses other kidney problems as well.

A kidney is a reddish brown, bean-shaped organ that filterswaste minerals and toxins from the blood. The kidneysregulate acid concentration and the kidneys maintain thewater balance in the human body by producing urine.

Kidneys also make hormones that help keep bones strong bloodhealthy.

Kidneys that aren't functioning properly allow harmfultoxins to build up. This may causes blood pressure to rise,the body will accumulate fluids, and may not produce enoughred blood cells.

Here are the most common kidney problems.

Kidney Stones: A kidney stone is a hard mass thataccumulates in the urinary tract when crystals separate fromthe urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney.In most people, urine contains chemicals that prevent thesecrystals from forming kidney stones. People who suffer fromkidney stones, for reasons that aren't always completelyunderstood, don't have inhibitors that prevent crystalformation.

Anyone who has ever had kidney stones will tell you the paincan be so severe that it reduces them to tears.

Kidney stones are not a product of modern diets orlifestyle. Evidence of kidney stones has been found in 7000year old human remains in Egypt.

Men tend to get kidney stones more often than women.

Kidney Infections: If a person has low resistance, germsfrom the bladder can travel up the ureters to the kidneysand begin to multiply. An acute kidney infection startssuddenly with severe symptoms, then quickly comes to an end.Achronic kidney infection develops slowly and grows worsewith time. A chronic kidney infection can lead to kidneyfailure.

Kidney Cysts: A kidney cyst is an abnormal pouch thatcontains fluid. The simple kidney cyst is the most commonform.

The cause of a simple kidney cyst isn't completelyunderstood. But there's no evidence that kidney cysts are aninherited condition. One or more kidney cysts may develop ata time on the small tubes in the kidneys.

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Okay, baby’s first surgery. Had to be at the hospital at 5:30am. They did more pre-op labs and EKG just to be extra safe. Both arms’ veins aren’t in great shape so they didn’t even try the IV there. They couldn’t get my left hand but were able to get my right (ow!). Blood rushed out all over my hand, oops. Techs kept asking if I had kids, presumably because I was about to get sterilized. Every time I told them I have 4 cats, they laughed. They all took good care of me and my main nurse remembered me from my 3 day flare-up stay last year. The anesthesiologist asked about the fibromyalgia. He understood that it makes surgery a lot more painful (plus slower healing and can cause a flare) so he made sure to have the right drugs ready for me. He even asked if I have a pain doctor so I explained the whole ordeal I went through getting and losing mine, how I can’t get one that’ll give me the right meds. He shook his head and expressed frustration at how hard it is for patients to get adequate pain management. 100%, dude. Then I finally got to meet the surgeon. Been going to his OBGYN office for a few years but never got to interact with him. We went over the procedure and he warned me that there’s a chance the endometriosis might make it hard for him to even access my uterine tubes. I let him know about my past MRI findings (lesion on bladder, multiple on colon, kidneys backed up, enlarged pelvic lymph nodes, fatty liver) so he kept that in mind. When I woke up, it was instant shaking and crying. The pain was so bad it had my teeth chattering, the same kind of terrible cramping I get from the endo. Someone goofed and had already taken out my IV before I woke up so they had to put it back into my sore hand to give me a dose of hydromorphone. One wasn’t enough though, I couldn’t settle down, so they gave me another. Thankfully the pain’s been manageable since I got home, I’m mostly sore and tender at the incisions. So tiny! Other than that, my throat and mouth are raw from the breathing tube and I'm definitely feeling the gas pain referring to my shoulders. I was hoping to talk to the surgeon after to hear how it went but he was already gone💀Bruh. No info about whether there were any cysts or lesions. I have to wait 2 weeks for a follow up. I know we have to wait for pathology anyway but I wanted to hear what he saw in there. Hope I get to see pics at the follow up at least. :\ I was also sent home without antibiotics or painkillers, which I think must be a mistake? I was told at my consult a year ago I’d be given stuff. So gotta call them again tomorrow. Luckily I still have some bentyl so I took that as soon as I got home. They cleared me for cannabis and whatever else I need right away. Going to see about getting another vitamin IV infusion soon. My friend is going to stay with me during the day to help me out this first week but I’m still taking extended time off to focus on rest and healing. So far my body isn’t freaking out as bad as I thought it would but we’ll see. Relieved to officially be permanently sterilized. ❌🤰 Thanks for all the messages! I’ll keep everyone updated when I learn more.