STILL PLUGGING

Well I survived my initial follow up with my Nurse Practitioner. She was very nice and over the course of going over things I was told..My numbers are still up and the next step is on Monday I go for an ultrasound of my kidneys.


She did also mention that back in August my numbers were still ok. December they were so off. 


I did not put it together at the time but I went on Ezetimibe (for cholesterol  since I had issues with statins) probably July which does make me wonder. I did check out and there can be an issue with that affecting muscle mass and kidneys.


The endocrinologist cut my dosage of Metformin in half and NP said to try to cut Advil out. I told her I would try, but Tylenol does nothing and with the extra muscle weakness and pain at times it is hard. This is part of the reason I don't go out or do much right now


So while I am still concerned, I am thinking this may be caused in part by drug interactions so hoping for results.  Finger crossed.. 

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billwfriend
billwfriend

Lets all pray for Kim’s kidney health!!
CaliforniaItalianlover
CaliforniaItalianlover

Praying for you.
Hope you get better.

Healing Hugs!!!
Ouilliam
Ouilliam

YES! Hoping that this a a concern with side effects that can be managed without major ongoing issues! Prayers for the healing you need.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine

Hope your drs get things straightened out.....hugs
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow

All the best Kim! Advil is the only thing that works for me when I need it.
lighttheway
lighttheway

Prayers for you and your health!!!
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary

Hugs my friend. I understand that tylenol does nothing for you, It does nothing for me. I ended up with tylenol with codeine. God, I take 3 at a time and that really does the job. Do not have to take anymore for the day. You need to hound the drs and find out what is going on. I stick with one dr for general health and one dr. for cardiac and one dr. for lungs.
veggiequeen
veggiequeen

Thank you all for your prayers and concerns.
hasty_05
hasty_05

Yes, here’s sending prayers and thoughts that all this gets figured out. It can be so worrisome.
Barry
Barry

All the best for a speedy and full recovery.
veggiequeen
veggiequeen

More tests, more bloodwork.... so tired of this. Kidney ultrasound showed nothing abnormal other than right kidney is a bit smaller than left.