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  • About Me

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    KelleyPaterson

    Female, 41, Married
    Calgary, AB, CAN
    Member since August 27

    • About Me

      I have ADPKD and suffer from chronic pain issues as a result. My kidney function is at 38% and doesn't seem inclined to hold steady.

      I have ADPKD and suffer from chronic pain issues as a result. My kidney function is at 38% and doesn't seem inclined to hold steady.

    • Interests

      I enjoy my pets, reading, shopping, spending time with family and friends.

      I enjoy my pets, reading, shopping, spending time with family and friends.

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  • Hugbook

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    • Flower

      From lynnebudby November 12

      thanks kelley, rhiann on long term antibiotics she dont normally have any reaction but i,ll go buy her some for the future xx

    • Hug

      From Panadeine November 2

      Sending a huge hug your way sweetheart. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. So glad to see you around again. Missed chatting to you. Hope you are better now. Take care.
      Wendy

    • Miss You

      From Panadeine October 12

      Sending a huge hug your way. I've really missed chatting to you. I hope you are getting better. Hope you enjoy your time away. Always here for you and hope we can talk soon. Take care.
      Wendy

    • Hug

      From PkdLin October 4

      I'm sorry but I just noticed the hug from you now, because quite frankly anymore I just don't notice as much lol I ive in a development in NW NJ. I'm near the back of the area near a bit of a wooded area, plus some years back we purchased an extra lot to the kitchen end of the house. Not much yard in the back so we use that side as a yard and leave the lot semi wooded. The creatures have moved in and think that I'm sitting on "their" deck. They get used to me being there so now redporduce there too. I know there are too many deer but at the same time there is nothing sweeter than watching mamma dear take care of her little ones early in the a.m. hrs.. I can't even chase the deer anymore' they just look at me, stare. We have bears, geese, Gray Heron, ect.. all this in the midst of a development. It's great for me because I'm not a camping type person so this way I don't leave home to see it all. Lin.

    • Thanks

      From spiderwoman8 October 2

      Kelley, I appreciate your "hug", I'll message you.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

      I have ADPKD and like to connect with others on-line.

    • Close Migraine Headaches

      I suffer from migraine headaches aprx. one a week. They seem to trigger my sinus as well and so I end up with dual headaches. I am interested in methods others have had success with, especially those methods don't include pain meds.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Certain scents can trigger migraines so I avoid perfumes and any other scents that aren't natural.
      Caffeine Not Working
      Naproxen Working / Worked
      It used to work well in the past but my kidney function prohibits use of it presently.
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      Doesn't seem to work at all.
      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      I do find Advil works after the first few doses. Say half way through the day but try to avoid it as it is very bad for someone with reduced kidney function.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have polycystic kidney disease. My kidneys and liver are enlarged and covered in cysts.

      Treatments

      Heat Working / Worked
      can be helpful
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      takes the edge off but the side effects prevent full pain relief
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