
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.

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Isn't there any kind of medication out there that can shrink the cysts on our kidneys? I can actually feel my cysts on my right kidney swell up and become more painful. I just want to take a needle and pop them suckers. LOL It is so annoying UGH.
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I understand the need to want to pop them. My friends and I had gotten poison ivy on us. My shins looked like bubble wrap. Doctor gives a cream and says, "Don't touch them.". The itch was unbearable, so I popped and popped until my shins were covered in yellow ooze. I washed up and bandaged my legs. Funny thing was that I recovered about a week ahead of my friends.
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If the cysts are becoming bigger it could be because of stress, straining your back to much by lifting heavy things, or even could be caused by your diet. talk to your doctor about keeping their growth under controle(ex: less salt intake, drinking more water, relaxation methods, and its very important not to lift anything heavy)
Hope all goes well for you!